NYC Parents Exhibiting Pride in Support of Their LGBT Children
Nowadays, it’s commonplace to witness gay pride parades taking place all over the globe. However, this photograph captures a pride parade that took place in 1974, long before the federal government endorsed any sort of human rights protection for individuals who identify as LGBTQ+. Apart from drawing a pretty sizable crowd, the photo is notable for the parents pictured marching through the streets of New York City. Even today, many parents aren’t supportive of their children in the same way as the parents pictured here.
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It’s important to mention that comparable parades occurred throughout the nation during the same year as the one depicted in this photo. The New York Times reported that the march stretched for around eight blocks and that people began stepping off the sidewalk and joining marchers.