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Huynh & Nguyen: Demanding Pride That is Safe For All LGBTQ+ People

By James Huynh & My Nguyen | June 20, 2019

James Huynh and My Nguyen write that the LGBT Center OC should reconsider inviting uniformed police officers to this year’s Pride Parade and host open dialogue and community town halls about how to bridge relationships between law enforcement and the LGBTQ+ community.

Kanter: LGBT Center OC Marches With Police But Leave Community Behind

Community Editorials

By Laura Kanter | June 19, 2019

Laura Kanter, a Queer and Trans Rights Advocate and co-founder of the Orange County LGBTQ+ Policing Partnership and the Orange County Equality Coalition, questions the decision by the Center OC to have police march in uniform at this weekend’s Pride Parade in Orange County, arguing T-Shirts are better than gun belts to show support.