Seattle's Pride Parade is an annual event that brings together members of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies to celebrate love, diversity, and acceptance. However, the parade is more than just a colorful spectacle; it serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ+ rights.

This year's parade was particularly poignant, as Deaunte Damper, host of Converge Media’s We Live In Color, inspired by the legacy of Marsha P. Johnson, delivered a moving Call to Action. Damper's speech highlighted the harsh realities faced by many in the LGBTQ+ community, including homelessness, overdose, and transphobic violence.

Damper's words reminded us that Pride is not just a celebration but a global movement for justice and peace. The parade, in it’s 50th year, while a joyful occasion, also serves as a platform to honor those lost in the fight for equality and emphasize the work that still needs to be done.

Seattle's Pride Parade, with its roots in activism and its focus on social justice, continues to be a powerful force for change in the ongoing fight for LGBTQ+ rights.

This segment was first aired on Back2Besa on FOX 13 Seattle. See past episodes and segments at whereweconverge.com/back2besa and on the FOX Local app. Learn how to download app here bit.ly/watchfoxlocal