community spotlight
by scott leonard WE ARE
work we have yet to do. Despite a pandemic, 2020 didn’t stop us, and in 2021 our resil- ience will continue to shine. San Diego Pride’s staff and year-round
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volunteer leaders worked with community partners, sponsors and small businesses to produce unique Pride celebrations in COVID-19 compliant venues. These live streaming and in-person events will celebrate San Diego’s many distinct LGBTQ
ride is a time we come together to celebrate the beautiful diversity of our community, honoring the struggles we’ve overcome and the
communities in ways that uplift diverse cultural identities and experiences. “This Pride will be different, but we will still
gather, march, rally, mourn and celebrate. Some of us will feel safe enough to join crowds, some will celebrate with close friends and family at home, and some will tune in from around the world,” San Diego Pride Executive Director Fernando Z. López said. “Pride started as a riot against police violence. Pride is a protest, a celebration, a gasp for air. Pride is our resilient unshackled vibrance gathered, pursuing justice with joy.
However you choose to celebrate Pride with us this year, thank you. Your strength, bravery and fearless queer brilliance carried you and us to brighter days. It is each of you who makes us collectively resilient,” he added. San Diego Pride will present a full lineup of
events for 2021 San Diego Pride week taking place Friday, July 9 through Sunday, July 18. Nearly two dozen in-person and virtual events will help our LGBTQ community celebrate Pride across San Diego County with this year’s theme, Resilient.
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