Gay Pride Parade Research Paper

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This was my first gay pride parade experience and I must say it was a good experience. This is one of the reasons I appreciate courses like this because it allows students to step out of the comfort zone and be a part of something wonderful. I never thought I will attend gay pride parade especially on Sunday. I took my cousin and my nephew and it was their first time attending as well. I do not like missing Church and I left bad and guilty at the same time. If members of my Church knew I was missing service to attend gay pride parade, they were probably going to judge me. With that in mind, I did not say anything or post on my social media about it. Members of my Church are primarily African and unlike me, I have not had the opportunity gain

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