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Related: About this forumHillary Clinton Surprises by Attending Pride Parade in New York
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/27/us/politics/hillary-clinton-surprises-by-attending-pride-parade-in-new-york.html?_r=0It is difficult to surprise at New York Citys pride parade that pulsing kaleidoscope of pink unicorn horns and rainbow undergarments, bejeweled miniature dogs and glitter-specked revelers who seemed to have misplaced their shoes.
But around 1:45 p.m. Sunday, beneath a virtually cloudless sky, something was afoot on Christopher Street.
Lights flashed. Officers stirred. Sirens pierced the Cher soundtrack wafting over Greenwich Village.
Soon, a van door opened.
Hillaryyyyyyyyy! someone hollered from the sidewalk. And so began a very low-speed chase along the citys foremost corridor of gay rights.
For four blocks or so beginning steps from the Stonewall Inn, the nexus of the modern gay rights movement Hillary Clinton led a mayor, a governor, a phalanx of aides, a crush of reporters and several beleaguered security personnel on a 15-minute stroll....Mrs. Clinton did not speak at the event, smiling and waving and occasionally venturing to the police barricades to shake hands.
But her presence resonated, attendees said, communicating a measure of solidarity in a wrenching moment. It was a nonverbal confirmation of her support, said Micah Feinberg, 35.
Women with rainbow leis around their necks reached for her. Residents overhead pointed cellphones from their open windows. A large rainbow flag flapped against a fire escape.
Shes right here, a woman said, to no one in particular. Right here......
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Hillary Clinton Surprises by Attending Pride Parade in New York (Original Post)
MADem
Jun 2016
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fun n serious
(4,451 posts)2. She looks so happy.
I am super excited! A strong woman with great ideas! Our 1st woman President. Not enough praise is given to her for this accomplishment. Too many people trying to down play how HUGE this is.
MADem
(135,425 posts)3. I saw some footage on the news today.
She got a robust reception!
fun n serious
(4,451 posts)5. That's great!
I'm going to see if I can find anything online. I missed the news.
Pride.
We Stand With You
riversedge
(70,084 posts)6. Related--1991--Hillary and Aids Activism.
Mr. Weeks ?@MrDane1982 2h2 hours ago Bronx, NY
Hillary Clinton LGBT Activitism! Her resume makes her the most progressive Presidential nominee in history!
MADem
(135,425 posts)7. There is no question that HIV/AIDS is an issue of great concern to her and her husband.
The foundation has done a LOT in this regard.
http://www.politifact.com/global-news/statements/2016/jun/15/hillary-clinton/clinton-clinton-foundation-helped-9-million-lower-/
It's obvious that she gives a damn. I can't imagine Trump caring one bit about this issue.
Cha
(296,848 posts)8. Thank you, Hillary!
Great pic, MADem .. thank you~