This is Pride weekend and , while not much of a deal compared to the huge events found elsewhere, the fact that there is even an event at all makes a statement. HRBOR will have a booth at the event tomorrow and yours truly will be working the HRBOR booth a good portion of the day. I am sure that the event may be infiltrated by some fundies who want to "pray us straight" as happened on the comedy cruise last night, but fortunately without any disturbance. In some ways it is ironic that the event is in Chesapeake (which is immediately to the south of Norfolk) since it is probably the least progressive socially of the five cities in Southside Hampton Roads.While some recent articles and columns had discussed whether there continues to be a need for Pride events in cities like New York and so forth, in this somewhat of a backwater area, I believe that it is necessary. If only to show that there are plenty of LGBT citizens in the area. This year Old Dominion University has cosponsored an LGBT film festival so that the Pride related activities cover more venues. Combined with HRBOR, Pride's goal is to demonstrate that we exist and that we are here to stay - much I am sure to the horror of one of our neighbor, Pat Robertson.
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NO matter how small a pride event is, I think it's important to show that we're here, we're proud and we are not going anywhere!
Our first pride event in St. Petersburg not very long ago was attended by less than 5,000 people and has grown to over 50,000 this year.
One pride event at a time!
It hope it was a success......
DON~
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