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Wichita Pride @wichitapride.bsky.social · 2d

She co-founded the National Organization for Women and influenced landmark civil rights arguments. Though she lived before terms like “nonbinary” were widespread, her writings reveal struggles with gender identity alongside her groundbreaking activism.

Wichita Pride @wichitapride.bsky.social · 2d

Happy LGBTQIA History Month!
Today is Pauli Murray!

A Black lawyer, poet, priest, and gender-nonconforming activist, Murray challenged racial and gender discrimination throughout her life.

Thank you to everyone who came out this weekend in support of our Unity March and Picnic.
#lgbtqhistorymonth

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Wichita Pride @wichitapride.bsky.social · 3d

SFPD retaliated with raids on gay bars in the Castro District of San Francisco. These events had and still have a long standing impact on politics in San Francisco, across the state and nation.

Wichita Pride @wichitapride.bsky.social · 3d

After Harvey Milk’s assassin, Dan White, received a lenient sentence, thousands took to the streets in outrage. Protesters clashed with police outside City Hall, resulting in numerous injuries and hundreds of thousands of dollars in property damage.

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Wichita Pride @wichitapride.bsky.social · 3d

Today for LGBTQIA History Month we’re learning about the White Night Riots!

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#lgbthistorymonth

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Wichita Pride @wichitapride.bsky.social · 4d

We’re also excited to announce our very own Promo code! Use the code “Community” to receive 30% off of tickets. Can’t wait to see you there!!
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Wichita Pride @wichitapride.bsky.social · 4d

Pride never stops and we have more exciting opportunities to participate this month! We are exciting to announce our community partnership with Tallgrass Film Festival for two different films!!

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Wichita Pride @wichitapride.bsky.social · 4d

Family Picnic is getting kicked off!! We’ll be here for the next couple of hours at Riverside Park!! Come out for food while supplies last, games, face painter and community!!
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Wichita Pride @wichitapride.bsky.social · 4d

Family Picnic is getting kicked off!! We’ll be here for the next couple of hours at Riverside Park!! Come out for food while supplies last, games, face painter and community!!
💖🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️💖

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Wichita Pride @wichitapride.bsky.social · 6d

This Saturday @11am!! We will meet at the corner of Central and Main outside of City Hall. Our Unity March will begin at 11:30 following our new route to Riverside Park for our Family Picnic! Our friends at Cargill will be cooking food and there will be yard games, face painters, and community!!

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Wichita Pride @wichitapride.bsky.social · 6d

Quick Guide for our Unity March and Picnic!!

We can’t wait to see you there!! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
#wichitapride

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Wichita Pride @wichitapride.bsky.social · 6d

His writings remain important historical records of trans thought. Cheers to learning and sharing our history within the community so we can improve on our future!!
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Wichita Pride @wichitapride.bsky.social · 6d

A British trans man and physician, Dillon authored Self: A Study in Ethics and Endocrinology (1946), one of the first books to discuss medical transition. He underwent early forms of gender-affirming surgery and became the first known trans man to receive phalloplasty.

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Wichita Pride @wichitapride.bsky.social · 6d

HAPPY LGBTQIA HISTORY MONTH!! Today we’re celebrating Michael Dillon

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Wichita Pride @wichitapride.bsky.social · 7d

Thank you for joining us this History Month and a reminder that you can join Wichita Pride in Person this Saturday for our Unity March and Family Picnic!
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Wichita Pride @wichitapride.bsky.social · 7d

A Black and Native Hawaiian trans woman, Mock is a writer, director, and activist. Her memoir Redefining Realness became a landmark text in trans literature. She has worked in media and television to amplify trans stories, including producing and writing for the groundbreaking series Pose.

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Wichita Pride @wichitapride.bsky.social · 7d

Day 8 of LGBTQIA+ History Month!

Today we’re talking about Janet Mock (b.1983)

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Wichita Pride @wichitapride.bsky.social · 8d

Stick around for the entire month of history and make sure to mark your calendars to join us on October 11th for our Unity March and Family Picnic!
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Wichita Pride @wichitapride.bsky.social · 8d

. Through performances and essays, he challenged both political and cultural norms in Chile. As an openly gay man, he brought queer voices to the center of Latin American art and resistance movements!

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Wichita Pride @wichitapride.bsky.social · 8d

We are one week into LGBTQIA+ History Month!!!

Today we are leaning about Pedro Lemebel!

A Chilean writer, artist, and activist, Lemebel was celebrated for his sharp critiques of authoritarianism, homophobia, and machismo

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Wichita Pride @wichitapride.bsky.social · 10d

Today, Barry is remembered both for groundbreaking medical achievements and as a pioneering transmasculine figure in history.

Remember to mark your calendars to join us next Saturday for our Unity March and Family Picnic

Wichita Pride @wichitapride.bsky.social · 10d

Barry is known for completing the first successful c-section in which both the mother and the baby survived. After Barry’s death, it was revealed that he had been assigned female at birth, sparking debates about gender and identity.

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Wichita Pride @wichitapride.bsky.social · 10d

He rose to the rank of Inspector General of Hospitals, overseeing medical care across the British Empire, and implemented reforms in sanitation, nutrition, and patient care that saved countless lives.

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Wichita Pride @wichitapride.bsky.social · 10d

Today for LGBTQIA+ history month we’re talking about Dr. James Barry!

A British Army surgeon, Barry lived much of his life presenting as a man and became one of the most accomplished military doctors of the 19th century.

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Wichita Pride @wichitapride.bsky.social · 10d

Looking for a Volunteer opportunity?? Want to be involved with your community!

We are looking for a couple of people to assist with our Unity March on October 11th!!

If interested in this volunteer opportunity Dm us on our social media or reach out to [email protected]!!

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