Calgary Pride has been made aware of the BLM spray paint on the rainbow crosswalk downtown. We’ve requested that it not be touched or changed for the time being. The Pride movement was born inside the courage of Black Trans folks who fought back in the face of oppression. 1/2
— Calgary Pride (@CalgaryPride) September 28, 2020
Calgary Pride supports the BLM movement and message.
Black Lives Matter. Indigenous Lives Matter. Trans Lives Matter. Their stories matter and they cannot be erased. #BlackLivesMatter#IndigenousLivesMatter#TransLivesMatter2/2
(Photo credit: @Crackmacs) pic.twitter.com/xJX8CUYX9i
— Calgary Pride (@CalgaryPride) September 28, 2020
UPDATE: Community consultation is of utmost importance to our organization. We will not comment on behalf of the Black Lives Matter movement without first ensuring that the voices of that movement are centered within the discussion. Calgary Pride has connected with Black Lives Matter YYC, and we are committed to moving forward in a manner that honours the voices of our communities. We hope to provide more information by next week.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
