Rep. Neguse Issues Statement on Pride Month
June 05, 2020
June 05, 2020
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following statement in celebration of Pride Month:
"Over 50 years ago our LGBTQ brothers and sisters, fed up with harassment and persecution, took to the streets outside the Stonewall Inn in New York City to fight back against brutality and violence. In a moment that would change the world, these proud LGBTQ Americans refused to be silenced or shamed, declaring that they would no longer stand by and have their rig . . .
"Over 50 years ago our LGBTQ brothers and sisters, fed up with harassment and persecution, took to the streets outside the Stonewall Inn in New York City to fight back against brutality and violence. In a moment that would change the world, these proud LGBTQ Americans refused to be silenced or shamed, declaring that they would no longer stand by and have their rig . . .