All ways.”īU Today has compiled a list of some of the events happening this week.
No Less.” The gay community must continue the fight for full and true equality, with no exceptions and no concessions, according to the Pride website: “We insist on the same rights, dignity, protection, access, and opportunities in our towns, cities, countries, and worldwide. While much progress has been made in the intervening decades, the fight for equality continues.īoston’s annual Gay Pride Week-organized by the Boston Pride Committee-runs through this weekend with myriad events, capped off by the largest, Saturday’s Gay Pride parade. When Boston held its first Gay Pride parade in 1970, many of the marchers wore paper bags over their heads, fearing discrimination and reprisal because of their sexual orientation. No Less.” Photo by Flickr user sushiesque Twitter Facebook The theme of this year’s Gay Pride Week is “Equality.
