NYC Pride announces 'Strength In Solidarity' as theme for this year to represent group's resiliency

NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- New York City Pride has announced the official theme for 2023: "Strength in Solidarity".

The organization says harmful legislation and physical violence have targeted members of the LGBTQ+ community this year.
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They want to spotlight and celebrate their power and resiliency.

"The fact that 91% of anti-LGBTQIA+ bills in 2022 failed to become law is an example of our strength in solidarity," NYC Pride Executive Director Sandra Pérez said.
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"Yet already in 2023, lawmakers across the country have introduced nearly 400 bills restricting the rights and freedoms of LGBTQIA+ people, including two in Connecticut and six in New Jersey.," she added"

Pride Month is celebrated in June.

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