aTypical Joe: a gay New Yorker living in the rural South

Sunday, June 25, 2006

Pride today

I had planned to be in New York today; I’ve enjoyed the pride parades (my preferred terms, for me it’s more a celebration than a protest march) since the 80s (prior to that Fire Island had been my preferred venue for pride). I’m sorry I’ll miss it.

I won’t be in Atlanta today either; but I’m proud to support Kerry:

ATLANTA - When Atlanta’s Gay Pride parade begins Sunday afternoon, a White County teenager will be at the head of the line.

Kelly [sic] Pacer was chosen several months ago as grand marshal for this year’s parade.

Pacer is the teenager who was thrust into the national spotlight last year when she tried to organize a gay support club at White County High School.

As we reported in the spring, members of her family are also expected to march in the parade.

Kerry’s dad, Bill Pacer, said at the time his daughter is excited about the parade. “She’s absolutely elated; it’s quite an honor.”

Pacer added that Kerry “wants to be an attorney who will fight for the little people; fight for people’s rights.”

Kelly and the students fighting with her, gay and straight alike, are our proud future. More here.