What We’re Talking About
A Kaleidoscope of Change: Tracing the Colorful Evolution of PRIDE
The joyous celebration of PRIDE events today, with their rainbow banners flapping in the wind, vibrant parades, and empowering speeches, has deep roots steeped in resistance, activism, and the tireless quest for civil rights. PRIDE's history is a testament to the courage, resilience, and determination of the LGBTQ+ community, reminding us of the progress made and the work that continues in the pursuit of equality.
The Man Who Killed Jim Crow
The first general counsel of the NAACP, Charles Hamilton Houston exposed the “separate but equal” doctrine and paved the way for the Supreme Court ruling outlawing segregation in schools. The legal brilliance Houston used to undercut the “separate but equal” principle and champion other civil rights cases earned him the moniker “The Man Who Killed Jim Crow”.