pride happens because stonewall happened. stonewall was a riot in response to unjust police behavior, helmed in no small part by queer people of color. go read up on marsha johnson if you haven't already
but also don't let your history homework distract you from all of the currently alive marginalized people whose lives are most in danger right at this very moment
we're stronger together. but be mindful of if your voice is crowding out those of the historically unheard