Gay and Lesbian police officers march during in the Pride Parade in 2019.
Meanwhile, in Colorado, the Aurora Police Department which notes it has been marching in the parade since 2013 also admonished the choice. I understand people s anger, I understand some people just don t like the police, said Chief Vanessa Williams, who is gay, in a statement to CNN. We are more than the uniform we wear; we are a part of this community. I look back at the Stonewall riots where the LGBTQ community stood up to the police for the treatment they were receiving at the time. How powerful it is now to see an officer march in a pride parade holding the hand of their partner, spouse, and significant other saying that was then, this is now. We are here to protect you.
COVID-19 has squashed plans for in-person Pride festivals across most of Canada once again, but queer folks are resilient and we won’t let a global pandemic get in the way of a good celebration. From pet clubs to drag shows, dance parties and Two-Spirit sharing circles, queer people across the country are finding new ways to maintain community during Pride Month Canada 2021 despite physical distancing.
Here are some of the most exciting virtual events for Pride Month Canada 2021. And best of all, they’re all free! Keep checking back for more this list will be updated as new events are announced.
Banning uniformed officers at Pride sparks fresh debate over complex issue
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As cities across the country gear up for their annual Pride parades, a trend has emerged: Increasingly, police officers
in uniform are no longer allowed.
Last month, both NYC Pride and The Center on Colfax, which organizes Denver Pride, announced they would no longer allow police officers to host exhibitions or participate in the parades while in uniform.
“While we value our relationships with law enforcement and want to continue to build a safer community for all Coloradans, we feel we must take a stand,” The Center on Colfax said in a statement to CNN.
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A digital discussion on what it’s like to travel as a trans or non-binary person
After the success of last year’s Pride webinar series, we’re excited to announce that we’ll be shining the spotlight on trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming travel this year. We’ll be chatting with some exceptional people from the LGBTQ+ community about what it’s like to explore the world as a trans or non-binary traveler, as well as what allies and the travel industry can do to support them on their journeys. Join our Pride panel conversation and see our line-up here!