The Human Rights Campaign reports that at least 18 states have passed laws to keep transgender children from participating in sports. It really opened my mind up to a lot of things.”Īs evident in headlines nationwide, states continue to pass dangerous, discriminatory legislation that aims to set back LGBTQ+ rights. It was one of the best things I ever saw.
It was the first time I ever saw so many queer people in one area.
“It was a lot of music, a lot of dancing, food, and fun. “I remember going to Pride and seeing all different types of races, ethnicities - all these different types of people in one area, celebrating who they were and openly being free within themselves,” Alise, 21, recounted.