erikalynae:

Let’s talk about Brenda Howard for a sec because I feel like all of the people shouting that “het”-partnered bisexuals don’t belong at Pride are missing a good chunk of their Pride history.

Brenda was:

• A bisexual, polyamorous woman and activist
• In a “het” relationship with partner Larry Nelson
• Known as the Mother of Pride for her work in organizing the first LGBT Pride events
• A participant in the Stonewall Riots
• An active member of the Gay Liberation Front, Gay Activists Alliance, Coalition for Lesbian and Gay Rights, BiPAC, and BiNET USA,  among others
• Co-founder of the New York Area Bisexual Network
• Founder of the first Alcoholics Anonymous chapter for bisexuals
• An incredibly important figure in the LGBT community, who paved the way for Pride and LGBT activism as we know it today

“Het”-partnered bisexuals don’t just belong at Pride, they were integral to its creation.

(Bonus facts: Brenda was also Jewish, a sex worker, and an outspoken feminist. I highly recommend learning about her because she was seriously an amazing woman.)

thebrightstar:

finchfry:

the best and most accurate thing

This literally NEVER gets old.