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Laverne Cox (with mic) and Billy Porter (face hidden by his hat).
of this community, Pride has
grown into the incredible worldwide
phenomenon we know today.
But we have to keep it real. Pride
doesn’t just happen on its own.
NYC Pride is an amazing 501(c)(3)
non-profi t that puts this together.
It’s more than just a parade and
party — their true purpose is to
N YC I DENTIFICATI ON CA RD
The scene at Barclays Center on June 26.
keep us visible, make us stronger,
and celebrate who we are. Just by
being here tonight, you continue
to help the community.”
Goldberg’s call to action went
beyond Pride Season.
“The easiest thing we can do is
at our fi ngertips: Get out and vote,
because 2020 is nigh! Scream it
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from the mountaintops, baby. You
want change? Remember how you
feel tonight. Get out and vote!”
Kelsy Chauvin is a writer and
photographer based in Brooklyn,
specializing in travel, culture, and
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A valid ID can open a
lot of possibilities.
A bank account,
for starters.
Get an IDNYC. You can use your free NYC identification
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card that opens doors all over the city.
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at them. So many of our brothers
and sisters have been brave
enough to fi ght for the right to be
here, be proud, and be human. So
don’t forget that you are standing
on their shoulders.”
Goldberg continued, “Because
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