Whip First!

RESIST regression, stand up against exclusion, demand equality, celebrate diversity.   Those themes and more marked this year’s Pride Parade in San Francisco.  Many organizations and businesses were there to support their LGBT members and employees, but the queer organizations were there to say, Resist! and No, we won’t go back!  I loved Race Bannon’s poster, “My safeword is IMPEACH”.  Another of the Leather Contingent’s banners was, “Whip Fascism, We Won’t Go Backwards”.

The crowds were very upbeat and there were plenty who took the opportunity to proclaim their queerness, especially through their attire and clever t-shirts.  Who can forget “Queer as Fuck” or “Can’t Even Think Straight”.

As always it was a pleasure and an honor to march with Leather Pride SF and this year my good friend Brue was one of the Leather Marshals. Congratulations again to Brue and thank you for all that you do for the community.  I also have to give a special mention to Danny for leading us, whip first!  The cracking of his whip got everyone’s attention and was hot to watch!  For photos of all the fun, follow this link.