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Date Published
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Tim Schraeder
Word count
1220
Language
English
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Summary

Pride in 2020 is a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community's journey towards equality and acceptance, but also acknowledges the ongoing need for intersectionality and recognition of the struggles faced by marginalized groups. The origins of Pride date back to the Stonewall uprising in 1969, where Black trans women like Marsha P. Johnson played a pivotal role in sparking the movement. As we celebrate this victory, it's essential to reflect on the words of Marsha P. Johnson, who said "No pride for some of us without liberation for all of us." The recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling prohibiting discrimination against gay and transgender people in the workplace is a significant milestone, but there's still work to be done. To commemorate this moment, Twilio's LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group members shared their personal perspectives on what Pride means to them, emphasizing the importance of living authentically, belonging, resilience, and solidarity with others. However, they also cautioned against mainstreaming and assimilation, highlighting the need for genuine recognition and celebration of differences.