Photos Courtesy of NCLR/Stephanie Myers Photography
The National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) held its inaugural Pride festival, Pride in the Park, on June 18 at the National AIDS Memorial Grove. The event, from 3 pm–7 pm, began with a welcome from SF Pride President and San Francisco Bay Times columnist Carolyn Wysinger, who served as emcee, and performances by CHEER SF and Batalå SF. There were also Ohlone land and Juneteenth recognitions.
NCLR Executive Director Imani Rupert-Gordon planted a tree in memory of LGBT rights activist, lawyer, and writer Urvashi Vaid (1958–2022), who died in May. Vaid, among her many efforts, was a tireless advocate for HIV policy reform and health care justice. As NCLR Director of Communications Christopher Vasquez told the San Francisco Bay Times, “The tree will live in her honor in the AIDS Memorial Grove in perpetuity.”
Sculptor and former broadcaster Dana King spoke about her Monumental Reckoning exhibit in Golden Gate Park. There were performances by Rachel Garlin, Freddie, MADD DOG 20/20, Kipper Snacks, Melanie Spark, Mahlae Balenciaga, and music presented by DJ LIVV.
In addition to an array of food and beverages, the event also included a Queer Art Show, lawn games, graffiti art with 1AM, the SF Bubbleman, screen printing, and a drag queen storyteller.
Published on July 14, 2022
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