EDITOR’S NOTE
by Alley Hector
just out
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July 2012
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Eddie Glenn
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Portland Pride
Pride is the time of year when our community celebrates. We certainly did plenty of that this year,
in addition to nearly running out of our first issue during Sunday’s event. But it is also important to
remember what started the first Pride celebrations in the early 1970s. Educating ourselves about the
Stonewall riots in New York City in June 1969 is just the beginning. There were uprisings in Califor-
nia lead by people of color. There were societies who dressed conservatively and peacefully protested.
Liberation tactics differed as much then as they do today. And, of course, there were disagreements.
But despite our many differences, we still manage to come together once a year and have a conversa-
tion, put on parties, and have a parade filled with rainbows and personality.
One highlight of 2012 was seeing both our mayoral candidates, back-to-back, wearing crazy clothes
and doing cartwheels. In our town it’s jester hat vs Diva necklace for mayor.
It’s not always smooth sailing. I ran into no less than four contingents of ladies who missed this
year’s Dyke March by mere moments,
due to changes in the route and start
time. “What time is the Dyke March?”
became a weekend joke in some circles.
And yet, there are independently orga-
nized events that just keep getting big-
ger and better each year like the T*Party
Picnic celebrating trans inclusivity in
the relaxed atmosphere of Overlook
Park.
No matter how many Gay Pride events I
have attended I am still impressed when
I see how big and broad our commu-
nity really is. There are so many young
people and I cannot wait to see how
they contribute to the community in the
coming years. I am thankful that we live
in a place where we can have simultane-
ous conversation and celebration, where
we can take over the city for a weekend
and bring our wide range of life expe-
riences to a welcoming atmosphere for
Horace Long
everyone.
Pride is a reminder of where we’ve come from and where we can go. It is a chance to see our com-
munity come together in spite of, and because of, our differences in hopes that we can create change
throughout the year. We may have disparate perspectives, but Portland continues to grow stronger
and more proud with each year.
Reach Editor-in-Chief Alley Hector at alley@JustOut.com.
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