Historic plaque on Hollywood Blvd Walk of Fame
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With a vision to accelerate a community-wide movement following the 1969 Stonewall uprising, Rev. Troy Perry conceived the first Gay Pride Parade which has mobilized community-building worldwide for more than 50 years. We continue to carry the torch lit by Rev. Troy Perry
to inspire & uplift self-compassion, encouraging us all to live and speak our truth: "We're not afraid anymore." |
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FEARLESS. Just one trait which defines recipients of the Troy Perry Awards, honoring and empowering visionary LGBTQ+ young people & community leaders who are taking a stand against fear and declaring "We're not afraid anymore."
The Troy Perry Awards are now presented in partnership with the international Charter for Compassion.
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OUR PRIDE Arts & Advocacy Network is a collective of individuals and organizations dedicated elevating issues impacting the lives of LGBTQIA+ people around the world through the arts and advocacy to enhance the global Pride movement of compassion and amplify the voices of the LGBTQIA+ community.
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The network seeks to address issues such as: racism, oppression, colorism, colonialism, corrective rape, conversion therapy, criminalization, discrimination, equality, mental health & suicide, police brutality, refuge & asylum, religious oppression & spiritual abuse, school bullying, transphobia, violence, women's rights, and youth homelessness.
OUR PRIDE Video & Arts Fest is a virtual festival with its own unique festival village, complete with original programming, panels, director Q&A’s, and live networking opportunities, sponsored and hosted by FILMOCRACY.
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Join us in making compassion a clear, luminous and
dynamic force in our polarized world.
dynamic force in our polarized world.
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We're partnering with the international Charter for Compassion's LGBTQIA+ Initiative.
The Charter for Compassion is a document created through the TED Prize that transcends religious, ideological, and national differences. Supported by leading thinkers from many traditions, the Charter activates the Golden Rule around the world. Check it out
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