“There will not be a magic day when we wake up and it’s now okay to express ourselves publicly. ”We should indeed keep calm in the face of difference, and live our lives in a state of inclusion and wonder at the diversity of humanity.” 2. George Takei – Actor, Director, and Activist Read on for the 13 inspiring quotes from LGBT leaders. While the world is becoming a more inclusive place, there’s still a long way to go for complete freedom from discrimination.įrom sports players and politicians, to poets and playwrights, these activists continue to push for equality and understanding. Scores of people in the LGBT community and their advocates fought back at a police raid of the Stonewall Inn.īack then, the Stonewall Inn was one of the rare establishments that accepted marginalized people of the LGBT community. It’s only been 50 years since the Stonewall Riots, which is considered one of the most important events leading to the gay liberation movement.
