L.G. B. & T. Celebrations In New York City-2006:

June 25-2006:


The L-G-B-T Pride Celebrations-New York City-2006:


What was once thought of as The Gay disease, was now celebrated by the Gay Men's Health Crisis organization (G.M.H.C). Once again in the forefront, after twenty five years serving Gay-Lesbians-Transgender & The Heterosexual communities with prevention, HIV testing and counseling, providing meals every day for clients, legal advocacy for un-documented immigrants who are HIV positive, and other related services.

Yes, GMHC was another contingent with a float in the Gay & Lesbian Pride parade today, which culminates the end of formal celebrations for this community, for the month of June every year.

There were other HIV related organizations in the parade too, all with their supporters, participants, and onlookers in the thousands celebrating together as Gay, Lesbian, Transgender, same sex loving people, who are also affected and infected with HIV and AIDS.

The theme was. "the fight to save lives continues-with prevention strategies, coupled with continuous efforts to find a cure."

I stood at the junction of Christopher & Hudson Sts, to watch as the parade passed by, and couldn't help feeling proud for all those participants, providers, and supporters who came out in the thousands to support the cause, and to celebrate with us on this momentous occasion.

Om Shanti.
Derryck S. Griffith
New York City.