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'We can hold space by recognizing that power and privilege exist even within queer movements, and these consequently affect one’s access to participating within the activist space.' Opinion PrideMonth Pride2022
'[W]e can hold space by recognizing that power and privilege exist even within queer movements, and these consequently affect one’s access to participating within the activist space'is increasingly being used in activist conversations. I first heard about this concept during a meeting between LGBTQ+ activists and one donor organization.
June, being Pride Month, is an opportune time to hold space as a way to support queer activism. This may sound strange and may be perceived as going against the ongoing narratives of “pride as protest.” Do not get me wrong: pride is and will always be equated to activism. It is a site for collective actions in transforming unjust structures and systems that breed inequalities. How we operationalize pride, though, may need some nuance.
Meanwhile, not all can join protest marches, or speak in congressional hearings for anti-discrimination legislations, or write human rights reports, or file cases about human rights abuses. An activist who “holds space” has awareness of the plethora of activist roles and actions, and embraces every contribution as valuable.
Fifth, allies, as well as fellow LGBTQ+ leaders, can hold space by decentering themselves from the activist space. Queer activism is about uplifting the lives and wellbeing of queer people. It is not about improving one’s political, organizational, or business profile.
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