Episode Notes
This special Pride Month episode of Sunday Edition brought together a powerful panel of voices from our LGBTQIA+ community and allies to discuss a topic that feels more urgent than ever:
why Pride still matters, now more than ever.
Host Anthony Corona was joined by four incredible panelists:
Gabriel Lopez Kafati
Tristan Snyder
Margot Downey
Brynn Lowden
Together, we explored the heart of Pride—what it means, how far we’ve come, and what we’re still fighting for. From celebration to protest, from visibility to vulnerability, our panelists reminded us why Pride is not just a party—it’s a promise.
Key topics included:
<pre>Why Pride remains essential in 2025
How anti-LGBTQIA+ laws and rhetoric are affecting our most vulnerable
The importance of staying vigilant, staying safe, and staying visible
How we can reach into our history of advocacy and remix those lessons for today's landscape
The symbolic and symbiotic connection between joy and resistance
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We celebrated our triumphs, acknowledged the ongoing struggles, and centered the importance of unity across identity, gender, ability, and experience.
While this episode centered voices from across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum, we also highlighted the essential role of our strong, straight, and steadfast allies.
There is a seat at the table for everyone who comes with love, comes with pride, and is ready to speak truth to power.
Additional Highlights:
<pre>Get your fabulous queer gear at BPI.K and take advantage of the Silver Anniversary Discount next weekend
Don’t miss Blind LGBT Pride International’s Silver Anniversary celebration on Saturday, June 21—a full day of original programming streaming on 2020 The Beacon
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