Jewelle Gomez, an LGBTQ activist and award-winning author, said, “there’s an absolute connection between Black Lives Matter and Pride because we are ‘each other’s.’ There is no separation between who we are because what affects one affects the other.”Īlthough the pandemic continues, Pride Week isn’t going anywhere. The Black Lives Matter movement has always been connected to the LGBTQ community. Alongside that triumphant moment is the Black Lives Matter movement, which saw people in all 50 states protest for racial equality. Supreme Court’s historic ruling that the 1964 Civil Rights Act protects gay, lesbian, and transgender employees from discrimination based on sex. While 2020 has been a difficult year for many so far, there have been some encouraging moments.
We celebrate and support the LGBTQ community and will help in the continued fight for equality in the workforce and beyond. Striving to be a more equality-driven organization, we’d like to shine a deserved spotlight on San Diego Pride Week. After all, the cannabis plant is symbolic of connecting with others, advocacy, and social change. However, we believe the cannabis industry should set an example for inclusivity. When it comes to inclusion, the cannabis industry needs to improve like everyone else.
