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republicaned, and Lesbians with Big Dogs were
led along by their companions (of the canine
variety, that is).
At the festival site consumers had lots of
choices—from T-shirts sporting decals such as
Betty and Wilma dancing close, Peppermint Patty
seductively wiggling her toes at Marcie, and
Charlie’s Angels to rainbow jockstraps to long-
backed Adirondack chairs, billed as “Priscilla-
esque because,” the salesman informed me, “they
have flair."
Political groups, of course, had their place.
Right to Pride snapped up zillions of signatures
for postcards poised to be sent to state lawmak
ers—more specifically Senate leadership— who
have blocked action on an employment protec
tion bill. Basic Rights Oregon head Jean Harris
towered above, on a soap box disguised as a chair,
making sure everyone remembered that the Or
egon Citizens Alliance was still lurking out there.
Keith Boykin, executive director of the Na
tional Black Lesbian and Gay Leadership Forum
and the parade’s grand marshal, levied copious
smiles, waves and handshakes throughout the
day, as Spirit of Pride award winners savored the
moment.
Speakers representing an array of organiza-
tions including Brotherto Brother, SomosOrgullo
Latino, Radical Women and the Portland Bi
sexual Alliance took to the stage.
The 1997 parade and festival, brought to you
by Pride Northwest Inc., marked the 22nd anni
versary of Pride celebrations in Portland.
To the pleasure of many, this year’s moni
ker—the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender
Pride Parade and Festival—reflected a growing
embrace of diversity within the community.
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