Pride month reaches its peak
June's vibrant Pride Month culminated in powerful parades across cities like New York and San Francisco, blending joy, identity, and resistance in equal measure. (Image: AP)
Themes rooted in defiance
This year’s themes reflected urgency — “Rise Up: Pride in Protest” (NYC) and “Queer Joy is Resistance” (San Francisco) — amid rising political pushback against LGBTQ+ rights. (Image: AP)
Unyielding voices fill the streets at pride march
From first-time attendees to seasoned activists, the streets were filled with voices refusing to be silenced. “They’ve got a fight ahead,” said Lance Brammer, a teacher from Ohio. (Image: AP)
Messages of hope and visibility
Allies like Doriana Feliciano joined to uplift voices that couldn’t attend. Holding signs like “Please Don’t Lose Hope,” they reminded marchers why visibility still matters. (Image: AP)
Nece Sexton spreads pride and joy in Nashville
Denise “Nece Sexton” Sadler blew kisses to the crowd during the Nashville Pride Parade, radiating joy and connection. Her moment of love and celebration captured the spirit of Pride — bold, beautiful, and full of heart. (Image: AP)
Pride and protest at historic landmarks
New York’s parade passed the iconic Stonewall Inn — birthplace of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement — a poignant symbol of how far the fight has come. (Image: AP)
The Queer liberation march returns
Separate from the main parade, NYC’s Queer Liberation March focused on activism over spectacle — with messages like “Gender-Affirming Care Saves Lives” leading the way (Image: AP)
Political backdrop and corporate pullbacks
Amid anti-trans policies and waning corporate sponsorship, activists marched louder. NYC Pride reported a 20% drop in sponsors, yet support from the streets remained unwavering. (Image: AP)
Budapest pride turns political
During Budapest’s Pride march, participants donned masks of Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán — a striking act of resistance against his government’s anti-LGBTQ+ policies. The bold visual protest highlighted tensions between Hungary’s leadership and queer rights activists. (Image: AP)
Budapest Mayor marches with EU allies
Budapest mayor Gergely Karácsony raised his hands in solidarity alongside European Union representatives during the city’s Pride march. The powerful moment symbolised political support for LGBTQ+ rights amid growing tensions in Hungary. (Image: AP)
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