Pride & Joy: Liberating Others by Liberating Ourselves

From Montgomery to Washington, D.C., our Pride Month was a celebration of all we fight for: authenticity, connection, and Black queer freedom. This June wasn’t just about waving the flag, but about raising up our communities. Each step, each conversation, each shared experience reminded us that PRIDE is the practice of helping others liberate themselves. Through care, culture, and community — whether at DC Pride, the Black Women Rest Be Well Fest, or working with teens in ASU’s TRIO Programs — we are building futures that are not only possible, but already in motion.