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Pride 2005
Comment from Jerry
Brian, very wonderful article. Hope all gay people will read it.
Comment from john-paul
Gay Pride Parades are very, very,very demodé and should be done away with in favour of events that accent the positive side of gay life and responsibility. The Parades have served their purposes and should now be put to rest. We are better than those events. I favour celebrations for sure but not in that format!!! best, love to all
Comment from STRONG
I went to my first Pride March in London last year. I was truly scared. I wanted to go to support it as It seemed the right thing to do. I wore a rainbow belt which was actually a luggage strap! It was a perfect sunny day and I walked past Big Ben as it struck and I looked up and thought, this is the reason why I came to England, to be able to be my real self. I was very embarrassed and nervous at first, but the atmosphere was tremendous and it was all great fun yet with a serious objective, to be seen and to be heard. I saw a few faces watching from the crowds on the kerbside and I knew what those faces were saying and what the people were thinking and feeling although nothing was said. I feel glad to be living in 2005 when things are a lot easier than they were in previous decades. People can be SO narrow minded that they are 'pea-brained'! Standing up for yourself as a minority means that you would also stand up for other minorities in a similar situation. I still don't come out to all people because not all people know how to or can handle it. I used to do a very public job in my village and run my own business and my reputation and business would both have suffered had I been more open about my sexuality. I felt very trapped though for fourteen years. I still have not come out to all my workmates or to all my friends as I don't think it would be fair to do so and the reaction from a lot of people would not be a good one. I think that gay people have an important role in society and it would be a very bland world without them. I cannot wait for Pride 2005. I have taken the day off work as a holiday, but if asked was I going anywhere, would I have the guts to say, 'yes, I'm off to Pride!'? Let's see!
Comment from babe7655
I believe that as sooner that you let every one know the better they get use to the idea and you will really know who's your friend and who's not. I enjoy the article everyone just need to be them self.
Comment from johnathan
I am a 20 yr old gay guy that lives in a small town of Coos Bay, Oregon and I read the article you wrote and I am sorry to hear about that but I know how you feel. Why you might ask? Well see I am getting that still and I came out when I was 15 I want to say you are some one that is out there to help every one not to beat the gays and lesbians down. We are humans and I want to thank you and keep up the good work and dont let people put you down. Stay strong for us all. I know that I am.
Comment from ladydeveil
I'm glad for once someone finally took the nerve to go to a pride parade and get over there fear that the news, media, family members, other friends would find them there and got involved each and ever single year there after. I myself am a hardcore proud lesbian. I'm actively involved in the GLBT community with my state of WI and also where I was born and raised which is IL. I'm aware of what is going on in both states. We as the GLBT community need to come together and unite and not be so judgmental to people who represent the B or T for they two are part of the community. Once we overcome our own struggles within the GLBT community along with the struggles we are having currently fighting for I think we will be able to be a much strong community all over the U.S. We are currently struggling because there are to many people within the GLBT community who think things will happen overnight for what they want whether it be marriage, rights to have adoption, rights to our partners well being from health to well fare etc. If we want anything to get done we all need to participate as a whole community and get together and fight for what we wants. I'm just glad there is one more person who is helping within there GLBT community along with the rest of us and was able to overcome there fear.
Comment from Adelon
I loved the pride parade I went to in San Francisco last year. I was almost tempted to walk up walk behind the bisexual banner but I didn't . I wonder if they would mind. I was weird go to the festivities afterwards cause I went with my dad and is girlfriend.
Comment from Molly
Will I live in a small town and there is no pride parades here. So it is hard to be a lesbian. I was jump in 2002 and it was not good. The cops here were not really there for me. My dad was so mad he did something for me with the cops. But I do show my pride ever day.
Comment from nasim
I enjoy reading your articles and appreciate you, thank you very much, best regards.
Comment from bajanboy
I think Brian is right. I am a Carribean man who is thinking about marching with the Carribean float this parade. It will be my first time participating in the actual march.
Comment from rainbowlover429
Wonderful article.
Comment from liteboy45
That is the most interesting thing that I have ever read. I have never thought it about that. Now I have in the parade and absolutely had a wonderful time. It almost seemed that I was the center of attention. HA HA HA HA. I wish that Mississippi near the gulf coast would have something like that. Like a parade or something. There are many gay and lesbians that live here. They just dont come out to the only 2 bars that we have. Thank you for writing this.
Comment from svshyguy
Hey that sounds like fun but that kind of thing would never happen around here. We are in a army base and boy are there haters. I would love to be in one if I had the chance... if you have any info on if there is going to be one near Sierra Vista, Arizona, email me back please.
Comment from madmex59
I am a gay, and proud of it. I am the first gay in my home town of Ozona, TX that has made a life for himself, thank god. I am interested in attending a pride parade. I live in cleburne, TX. would you be more than kind and let me know where the next one in my area is going to take place?
Comment from Chika
I am Chika Valentine Okereke from Lagos Nigeria and when ever the Gay pride celebration is around the corner it always make my heart rings and happy of how fun and happiness it will be with my fellow brothers and sister as we step and mobilize our true being of life and also share the most aspect part of our life. Honestly that is the very good time to feel; relax , seen face to face and also share our goal and desire and even straight can come there we dont mind but let show them that we re all equal and one in Gods eyes. I love it when ever gay Pride is around the corner becuase is always like been seen the new year around and assume the name Pride is also good for that as that is our main means of been pride and also gain our most time life freedom everywhere in this world . Well I have not been out to any country only been at my country here in Nigeria but with some experience I always got from some good brothers out there whom happens to be participant in the gay pride always show me that great thing is going on there and I wish in my life that one day I will surely meet mine partner and also be able to celebrate the pride of that year with him which I believe is like to be called Gay Birthday. For the Big brothers out there am Glad for you all and keep our flag up high to enable others know that we're one and happy Big Family .
Comment from loverkat1956
Thank you so much for your article! I am a ''PROUD'' lesbian ,and I see myself when I read this! I live in very redneck city, Jackson, Ohio, but there are many closeted gays and lesbians that won't admit to it at all! I'd love to see a 'pride parade'' here, it would mean a lot to me! COME on out Jackson,Ohio. I know you're in here! Thank you so much for this article.
Well done!
Comment from Michael
Thanks for the article. I'm not gay, however, my daughter is a lesbian. My wife and I are both open minded and plan on attending the pride parade in Lansing this month with our daughter. It is our first such parade, but we are looking forward to it. We are proud of our daughter, and enjoy people... no matter what their orientation is.
Comment from MIchael
I just want to say that I really enjoyed reading this article. It touched me so much, that I had tears forming in my eyes. I know exactly what he was saying. My younger years were fear and pain due to hidden secrets. No, I have not attended a LGBT pride festival. But after reading this, I see I really should. I am so much different now than in the past with my sexuality. In the past, I was afraid and scared of what people would say and do to me it they found out. And I knew, people could tell, but I just would keep quiet and take the abuse. Not now. I still respect people in there views. I don't try to push anything on anyone. Respect and understanding of others often times leads to people being more respectful and understanding to me. Again, I thank you , Brian W Fairbanks, for sharing this article to me and many others. It really touched my heart. I plan to attend a pride festival this month as soon as possible. Then again, I might find myself marching with my gay brothers and sisters. Continue to look ahead, let the past fall behind. Thank you again.
Comment from brownie46
This is great...please post more articles like this...thanks
Comment from LoVeLyAZNDiVa
After reading the article, it has, in some way, persuasive me to join the PRIDE parade, or at least watch from the curb. I have been curious for many years now, but have never had the courage to show it. For some reason even after reading the article, I still don’t know if I have the courage to show up; although, I’d really like to. I’m just afraid of the outcome. Can you email me and tell me when and where it’s going to be held, maybe I’ll come if I didn’t miss it yet. Even now, I don’t know anyone else who is gay, and it’s hard. I don’t think I’ll ever find someone, so I hope to build the courage to join if I can get a little more information on it. Thank you.
Comment from meliani
yeah that would be great but I am a 42yr.old lesbian mother & grandmother in a small redneck town in east texas as far as I know we never have any gay pride events.
Comment from pkrak
Hi, I have just finished reading your article I loved it. My issue is that I live in poland and the president of Warsaw has refused to grant gays and lesbians a right to have a pride and what hurts me most is that my boyfriend actually agrees with him [well he agrees with all that critices the gay community, like we can never be better parents or even marriage] his argument is that the pride has no benefit to the gays and it makes them look like weirdos.
Comment from rancher
Is there any web site that tells you about every pride in the USA and how to get a hold of them or is it just up to each city to do their thing? I do travel but never know when and where they are in different cities in the NW.
Comment from danny di
I am a 44 year old married bI male, I have just recently come out, and I am very happy that I did. I think that holding back my feelings all my life has caused me much pain. Jail, Drugs, you name it, now all that is in my past, and today I am free to be me!! thank you gay pride, "LGBT" for being there for us!! God Bless!!!
Comment from Ricardo
Hi, my name is Ricardo, I live in Modesto and I would like to know when do we are going to have a parade or something that our community can meet. Please let me know when and where is going to be the next parade.
Comment from honestlover24
Im a lesbian living in ND Im originally from Massachusetts my girlfriend is in the closet she has been from day 1 and now we've been together for almost 2 years how do I get her to walk out and be who she really is? I think the reason of her being in the closet is cuz she comes from a sheltered family who does not believe same genders belong together.
To me this story is what a lot of people go through. They are so afraid that people would find out that they try to hide the best part of them. I am not a lesbian but I think that if you believe that you are something special whether it is being a lesbian or gay or anything else that you should stand up for it and not be shy good job, Brian.
Comment from hottottie
I am a open lesbian in this small town which is right in the middle of the bible belt here in Missouri. I feel and know where this person is coming from... hope to hear from you .. thank you I guess im not the person who fells this way....
Comment from scooter
Very thought provoking article. I don't know if you've helped me to confront my anxieties in this area but you've definitely caused me to think about my lack of action. Thanks.
Comment from Hyperpoly
There is much to fear about homosexuals. The main problem is their love of boys (San Francisco Chronicle, March 1992). Second, is the spread of disease, which homosexual "marriage" would only exacerbate. And there is more. This "Will and Grace" article only tries to hide the truth about the homosexual lifestyle, and that homosexuals are emotionally disturbed me. We have to realize that "Gay Pride" is an oxymoron, and start to get these men the compassionate care and counseling they need.
Comment from lorenz
My Comments its great done for you Brian coz you admit to the public what you are right now I agree with also because I'm the same as you. If you dont have faith and trust to yourself how you understand of the people surround you be true to yourself is that the great things that you've done aside pride freedom to yourself free in everything that you wanted to do. there are people that hate gay and lesbian but leave them never mind them as long as you doing right go for it no matter what happen as long as you have faith and trust with yourself. Be proud to be part of that community.
Good article Brian. What I would like to know is where is the T in the Pride? I understand girls like me weren't mentioned in your article, because your not a t-girl. But I would hope that all the girls like me, would march in Pride in the Parade just as I will this Saturday afternoon when the city I'm in right now holds it's festival.
Comment from Paul
Brian, I can relate to your story, it happened and still does to me. Same ol' same ol'. Too bad for them. I'm proud off who I am. I'm successful at everything I do, almost. It's been a long door opening experience, but I'm "BETTER", now. I plan on attending my first Gay Parade this year. Peace!!
Comment from fun_todewith2004
well, I think that article is really good and I felt the same way when I first came out but after that I did not have any shame about it I fill that you should not have to pretend to be something your not if you wont to live you life as a gay or lesbian. and I believe that if no one like you for that then they are not your true friends.
Comment from beca
Hello my name is Rebeca Rodriguez and I would like to let you know that there is a pride parade in Conway AR at the Pine house on Robinson st, June 26, 2005 at 2:00 pm , but line-up is at 1:00 pm so it would be nice if you could come.
Comment from adhitama2702
there is no pride parade in Indonesia, if there is I'll march along. I'm proud being gay, my family and friends all know I'm gay cuz I told them so they won't match me with girls. I want it held in Indonesia not to long, for example 20 years next when culture n religion or fanatism stop us - Indonesian Gay.
Comment from siemprealegre
It´s a very good article, It's true that sometimes we are shy but we have to be strong to be ourselves. I look my paintings and think that you can fly when you feel free, and with homosexuality it´s the same.
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