Riyadh Khalaf Instagram – Is Pride really still needed? Yes. With hate crimes on the rise, trans people under attack from every direction and far-right ideologies taking hold globally, Pride is a time/movement/place that allows us show up en masse and remind those in power just how numerous we are and that our lives and rights must be protected. Without Pride, it’s inevitable that we would slip backwards and the advances so painfully fought for by previous generations will be lost. This is all without mentioning the personal impact on those in and out of the closet which is immeasurable. Seeing the community with your own eyes has a life changing or potentially life saving impact on so many.
It was such a pleasure to be on @itcantjustbemepod with @annarichardso. The full episode is available now wherever you get your podcasts. Includes advice to an anxious 16-year-old listener afraid about coming out to her parents | Posted on 22/Nov/2023 23:52:52
