Similar to the African American and Jewish communities we too have a rich history oppression, endurance and success, yet our history can not be simply handed down from mother to daughter, Father to son. Our Community is one we are not born into but is built; we are responsible for it's legacy. As a gay man first and a Drag Queen second I understand the importance of support, a feeling of self and community. Today in a world filled with images of what "gay lifestyle" and presumptions of actions it’s easy to lose sight of ones own identity and a history we will soon forget. I believe we have lost our focus, we have more Pride parades now than ever before in communities with little more connection to the community than one celebration a year and we are finding higher promotions paying out Pride functions, aiming them toward corporate sponsorship and away from community based participation. People don’t feel they need to contribute. Pride Week is important, but more importantly I feel we should use this platform for a true intention, education of history and of current battles and bring a community driven apart back together.
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