Session: Prides in the USA: Under Attack — How This Affects Global Pride

Time: 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026
Location: 1.2 - Mendes da Costazaal
Track: InterPride & Pride Connections

Description

Where does the US LGBTQIA+ Pride Movement Go from Here in Respect to the World Pride
Movement: History of founding of SF Pride and NY Pride and growth into National Pride
Movement. History of Interpride and International Pride Movement, Rise of US Govt.
Sponsored Oppression of LGBTQIA+ People: How Do We Respond?

Prides must continue to use their resources and maintain engagement in the World Pride
Movement. We must fight the urge to become isolationist and only concentrate on our local
issues. We must do this in the most humble way possible. We should lead by being servants
and centering the most marginalized people in the LGBTQIA+ international community.