Defense agency erases recognition of Pride, Black History Month & other commemorations, leaked memo shows
by Curated January 31, 2025 · Gay News / Gay Pride / Gay Rights / The Advocate
Author: Christopher Wiggins
The Trump administration has removed federal recognition of Pride MonthWASHINGTON – APRIL 15: Candles are lit during the Holocaust Day of Remembrance Ceremony inside the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol which is led by Gen. David Petraeus, commander of U.S. Central Command, on April 15, 2010, in Washington, DC. The event was held by the U.S. Congress and the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 12: Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) speaks at a news conference on TikTok on March 12, 2024 in Washington, DC.Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images
“He’s obsessed with trans people, and he’s obsessed with the idea of diversity,” Garcia said. “They believe that diversity is a negative in this country when we are the opposite. Diversity has made our country stronger. It makes our country fairer. The strongest country in the world is a diverse one.”
Garcia urged Americans—especially those in the LGBTQ+ community and communities of color—to go beyond “resisting” Trump’s agenda and take action.
“We have to be very loud. And I think I understand that a lot of people feel defeated—I do, too. And a lot of people feel tired, and I do as well. But I think people need to start re-engaging,” Garcia said. “It’s beyond resisting. Just resisting alone doesn’t work. You actually have to go on offense.”
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Author: Christopher Wiggins
