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William Dorsey Swann

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POLITICSJun 4 · 18:04 UTCAMNY
‘Resilience is an art form’: Brisport honors queer activists, slams ‘haters’ in Pride month speech
Brooklyn state Sen. Jabari Brisport urged anti-gay 'haters' to 'give up' during a Pride month speech as the New York State Senate passed a resolution recognizing June as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. Brisport highlighted historical queer activism, including William Dorsey Swann and the Stonewall uprising led by Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson, emphasizing resilience within the community.