Lgbtq empowerment quotes
Lgbt Quotes
“But where was God now, with heaven occupied of astronauts, and the Lord overthrown? I miss God. I miss the company of someone utterly loyal. I still don't believe of God as my betrayer. The servants of God, yes, but servants by their very nature betray. I miss God who was my partner. I don't even know if God exists, but I do know that if God is your emotional role model, very rare human relationships will match up to it. I hold an idea that one day it might be workable, I thought once it had develop possible, and that glimpse has establish me wandering, trying to find the balance between ground and sky. If the servants hadn't rushed in and parted us, I might have been disappointed, might own snatched off the white samite to find a bowl of soup.
As it is, I can't settle, I want someone who is fierce and will love me until death and know that like is as sturdy as death, and be on my side for ever and ever. I want someone who will destroy and be destroyed by me. There are many forms of love and warmth, some people can spend their whole lives together without knowing each
1. “Love him and allow him love you. Undertake you think anything else under heaven really matters?” – James Baldwin
In his iconic novel Giovanni&#;s Room, gay author James Baldwin makes a powerful expression about love. He proclaims that sex and gender don’t matter; all that matters is that two people love each other. Nothing should stand in their way if they have love in their hearts. These words resonated with millions of people who felt like their emotions were invalid because of the gender of the object of their love. With this quote, Baldwin assured them that it didn’t matter because love is love.
2. “If I wait for someone else to validate my existence, it will represent that I’m shortchanging myself.” – Zanele Muholi
Zanele Muholi is a South African activist and artist. She works primarily in photography and video. Despite her fame as an musician, Muholi identifies herself as an activist first. It is her intention to use her art to highlight the beauty and individuality of black LGBTQ women: a group that she believes has been terribly underrepresented in all forms of art. So, instead o
75 Inspiring Pride Month Quotes Matchless for Sharing
On August 28, , roughly queer Canadians from Ottawa, Montreal, and Toronto came together at Parliament Hill to offer a petition to Canada’s government, demanding 10 specific demands for their equal rights and protections. Simultaneously, roughly twenty gay activists demonstrated at Robson Square on the other end of the country, Vancouver.
These events were Canada’s First Gay Liberation protest and march.
Since , we've seen tremendous progress for LGTBQ2S+ folks. However, the community still fights for equality. Let these promising quotes inspire you to build that change and embrace your pride.
Motivational Pride quotes
1. "Openness may not completely disarm prejudice, but it's a good place to start." - Jason Collins
2. "When all Americans are treated as equal, no matter who they are or whom they love, we are all more free." - Barack Obama
3. "It's been a journey and a process of becoming totally out and sort of living that truth and having it be a daily thing. I'm
"You're not under attack when others gain rights and privileges you've always had."
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"What does love mean if we would deny it to others?"
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"Love should never mean having to live in fear."
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"Never be content to sit support and watch as others' rights are trampled upon. Your rights could be next."
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"Privilege doesn't just insulate people from the consequences of their prejudice, it cuts them off from their humanity."
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"Privilege is not knowing that you're hurting others and not listening when they tell you."
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"If you love your country, you must be willing to defend it from fraud, bigotry, and recklessness--even from a president."
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"Prejudice is learned. What will you teach others through your actions and words?"
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