What actually matters at Pride in San Francisco and everywhere

As we look back at Pride, we know it exists because of people of color — and it all started with a riot. Not the kind of party that’s so good your grandma would call it a “riot.” But an actual riot.

Knowing this history is important for a multitude of reasons. And almost three years before the famed Stonewall riots occurred, there was the Compton’s Cafeteria riot here in San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood — which is now the Transgender District, the first legally recognized neighborhood of its kind in the world, founded by three black trans women. But because of the new redistricting of S.F.

It’s estimated that some million onlookers and parade participants have descended upon San Francisco to celebrate Pride’s resilient spirit and diversity over the past 50-plus years. The S.F. Pride Parade has come a long way from its initial walk down Polk Street in 1972. There has been a bevy of dogmas to champion, fight for and believe in during those ensuing decades — though it’s still an uphill battle advocating for these same beliefs.

There are 68 countries in the world where it is still illegal to be queer. In 13 countries, like Afghanistan, being gay or bisexual is a crime punishable by death. Sometimes it’s easier to forget that we’ve not always been allowed to be who we are in public not that long ago. It’s easier to relax, go out for a night and ignore the fact that our friends and chosen families are under attack in other parts of the world.

Now more than ever is the time to support your local LGBTQAI+ nonprofits, shop at queer-owned businesses and extend a guiding hand to our queer youths and elders. Our community has thrived because of the previous brave generations before us, and those legends planted the seeds of both love and compassion, but also strength and resilience. It’s my duty as a community leader to keep what was planted . . . alive.

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