Over the past half-century, a lot has changed for the LGBTQ+ community around Seattle and beyond. Seattle’s first Gay Pride Week was held in 1974, the AIDS epidemic arrived in the 1980s and Washington legalized same-sex marriage in 2012, to name just a few examples of landmark events.
With all that change, the meaning of the Pride celebrations that happen each June has likely evolved, too. As we approach the 50th year of Seattle Pride, we’re asking local members of the LGBTQ+ community: What is the purpose of a Pride celebration, and how have you seen the meaning of Pride change in your lifetime?
We’re particularly interested in connecting with friends and family members who have intergenerational relationships within the LGBTQ community — for example, grandparents and grandchildren or friends who span different generations.
Share your perspective in the form below or by emailing smccullough@seattletimes.com by May 22. Your response, lightly edited for grammar and length, might be included in an upcoming story.
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