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A resolution recognizing and honoring the month of June 2025 as Pride Month in Nashville and Davidson County and uplifting the strength, legacy, and ongoing contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community.
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WHEREAS, the month of June stands as a powerful symbol of resistance, remembrance, and resilience for the LGBTQIA+ community, marking the anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising in 1969, when Black and brown trans women, drag performers, and queer folks took to the streets to demand justice, equality, and freedom in the face of police brutality and systemic oppression; and
WHEREAS, Pride Month is rooted in protest and powered by love-it is not only a time to celebrate joy and identity, but a solemn call to honor those who came before us, those still fighting, and those who never got the chance to be fully seen, heard, or loved for who they are; and
WHEREAS, the LGBTQIA+ community is beautifully diverse-comprised of individuals across every race, ethnicity, age, faith, gender, and ability-and continues to shape the heart and soul of Nashville through its contributions to education, public service, healthcare, music, business, the arts, and beyond; and
WHEREAS, visibility saves lives. When someone lives out loud, another person feels less alone. When someone shows up in pride, another finds the courage to keep going. Representation is not symbolic. It is essential, especially for our youth, who are watching, and wondering if they have a place in this world; and
WHEREAS, Pride is more than a parade or a flag-it is a daily affirmation that love will not be silenced, that LGBTQIA+ people are not political talking points, and that human dignity is not up for debate. It is a promise that we will keep showing up until equality is not a dream but a reality for all; and
WHEREAS, Nashville and Davidson County stand proudly in solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community-past, present, and future-and affirms that our strength as a city is measured by how fiercely we protect a...
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