06/12/2024
On June 12, 2016, a gunman opened fire at Orlando’s Pulse Nightclub — an LGBTQ safe space — killing 49 and injuring 53 more. The deadly attack was an earth-shattering reminder that our work to combat militarized hate is critical to creating a safer, more inclusive future. Just over six years later, on November 19, 2022, a gunman killed 5 and injured at least 25 others at Club Q, an LGBTQ club in Colorado Springs.
These attacks, like the onslaught of anti-LGBTQ policies and bigoted rhetoric sweeping the nation, were meant to scare us back into the closet. They were meant to leave LGBTQ people wondering if it’s safe to be ourselves. But, with our community under siege, we chose to be unapologetically visible and refused to be erased. This moment in history calls for that same courage.
Today, we will honor the victims of Pulse and Club Q with action by raising our flags higher than ever. By celebrating Pride unashamedly. And by committing to the fight for a world where no one has to fear being themselves. And we invite you to join us by committing to the following actions:·
· Changing your profile or header picture to the attached Resist flag
· Using , and
· Encouraging your followers to do the same (all the details and the downloadable image are at honorthemwithaction.org)
Let's send a clear message that they will not be forgotten and we will not be erased.
