pride

The function of the police has always been rooted in maintaining social control. There can be no queer pride without queer protest.

What was the point of telling Berkeley that I was queer if the administration wasn’t going to utilize the sensitive information I had given them to help me?

I remember my first Pride, and what it meant to me. But I am not nostalgic for it. I don't want it again. I don't have anything to mourn with its loss.

Whether you're a surfer, celebrity, radical politician, student or farmer, this content will give you a strong sense of pride for the state we call home. 

The annual Pride Parade stretched from Embarcadero to Civic Center with spectators of all ages. Attendees filled the air with a sense of unity.

Ask for pronouns. Make the effort to learn appropriate terminology. Practice eliminating discriminatory language from your repertoire.

Richard Castrillon, director of the North Berkeley Senior Center, said he believed it was very important to show that the event was open to anyone, making this idea clear with the “Come as You Are” theme. The event this year saw the participation of seniors and young people alike who are part of the LGBTQ+ community or who wanted to celebrate Pride with the community.

Pride is a deeply significant event, so it's not something to treat like a party — it has a purpose. Here are four inadequate reasons to go to Pride.

If you’re planning on going to Pride, you’re going to have a long day in the sun, exposed to the elements. So plan ahead and bring these essentials.

I still hear that nasty homophobic inner voice from time to time, but I can ignore it much better now. I can make the first move confidently and it’s not as scary as I once thought — especially because I know someone’s probably going to end up coming that night, as long as I actually start the conversation.