Mamdani: Honoring queer and transgender contributions would take more than 30 days
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked the beginning of June’s Pride Month with a Monday post on X, stating it would take longer than one month to honor the ways in which “queer and transgender” residents have benefited the city. Mamdani referenced historical groups and events including the Cercle Hermaphroditos in 1895, the drag balls of the Harlem Renaissance, the Stonewall uprising, the Lesbian Herstory Archives, and ACT UP! founded in 1987. He said queer and transgender New Yorkers deserve a city where they can “afford to live safely, openly, and joyfully.” The Democratic National Committee also posted on X marking Pride Month. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and former Vice President Kamala Harris issued separate supportive posts.
What’s reported
Mayor Zohran Mamdani posted on X marking the start of Pride Month.
He wrote that honoring contributions of queer and transgender New Yorkers would take more than 30 days.
He cited the Cercle Hermaphroditos (1895), drag balls of the Harlem Renaissance, Stonewall uprising, Lesbian Herstory Archives, and ACT UP! (founded 1987).
He added: “To all our queer and trans neighbors: you deserve a City where you can afford to live safely, openly, and joyfully. Happy Pride, New York City.”
The Democratic National Committee posted: “Love openly. Live authentically. Happy Pride!”
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi posted a statement celebrating Pride Month and honoring trailblazers.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris posted: “Pride is joy. Pride is courage. Pride is a celebration.”
Key figures
Zohran Mamdani, New York City Mayor
Nancy Pelosi, former House Speaker, Democrat from California
Kamala Harris, former Vice President
Sources: foxnews.com
