The LGBTQ+ community is an important and beautiful part of our cultural tapestry here in Central Pennsylvania.
Published: May. 30, 2024, 8:39 a.m.This June marks the 55th anniversary of the Stonewall riots in New York City, a series of riots for gay liberation that took place over several days beginning on June 28, 1969. What began as a bold and brave public outcry over injustice has transformed into Pride Month that is globally recognized as a time of celebration, commemoration, and activism for the LGBTQ + community.
But what if this Pride Month we – and I mean each and every one of us - made a dedicated effort to take the posture of leading with humility and humanity? What if we used the next 30 days to have real, humanizing conversations with people who look, act, and think differently than we do? What if we made the extra effort to look one another in the eyes and see the person that lies within?
Just as we make strides to embrace the Latino and Black communities, immigrants, non-English speakers, and everyone in between, we must equally create space at the table for our LGBTQ+ friends and neighbors. When this business went up for sale, my husband, Nelson, and I stepped forward to purchase the building to ensure it always remains a place of goodwill, love, and self-expression for all. As Pride Month takes place, Stallions will be undergoing a transformation to become Karma,
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