New York City Will Celebrate Pride 2020 Online
Bella Breakdown New York City officially cancels all in-person events for Pride 2020 due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) and will celebrate pride online. The NYC Pride organizers are looking into making the best pride experience online during this time reinforcing social distancing. NYC Pride confirmed performers to headline the event including Janelle Monáe, Pussy Riot, and Betty Who. The NYC Pride organizers are looking into creating a safe event online so people can celebrate pride without risking their health. NYC's #Pride parade began in 1970 as a way to commemorate the Stonewall rebellion the year before, when a police...
Millie Bobby Brown Deletes Twitter Account
Bella Breakdown Actress Millie Bobby Brown has decided to delete her Twitter account after others posted homophobic memes on her account page in the comments. The ‘Stranger Things’ star deleted her verified Twitter account, @milliebbrown, after others posted photos of the actress with anti-gay slurs to discredit her as a homophobe. This incident also resurfaced a trending hashtag #TakeDownMillieBobbyBrown that went viral last November. These photos are also damaging as this coincides with the beginning of Pride Month, though Brown is know to be a supporter of the LGBTQA community and an anti-bullying advocate. The young actress...
How Was The Rainbow Flag Created For Gay Pride?
Bella Breakdown The rainbow flag serves as a global symbol of the LGBTQA community, but many do not know the origin story behind this iconic symbol. The month of June is the national celebration of Gay Pride and it’s time to celebrate. The rainbow flag is traced back to the first San Francisco Freedom Day Parade in 1978 and was created by gay-rights activist Gilbert Baker. He attributes his inspiration from the famous Judy Garland song from The Wizard of Oz movie, “Somewhere Over The Rainbow.” The song became an iconic symbol for the gay liberation in...
