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NYC Pride Bans Police Officers From Participating, But Not Really.

Established institutions are attempting to cut back on their law enforcement ties, but it's still not enough.

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Kendi King
May 17, 2021
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New York City law enforcement and corrections officers will be banned from participating in the famed Pride celebrations amidst nationwide protests against police presence, and a long history of police violence against the LGBTQIA+. 

“NYC Pride seeks to create safer spaces for the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities at a time…

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