The shift was a response to concerns of some transgender, Black and Latino people, who said they felt unsafe in front of law enforcement. But among other groups, the move spurred a backlash. Now, it has led to a wave of questions for organizers about the direction of the march’s future and whose concerns have been prioritized historically. The detailsGroups in several cities across the nation have taken similar steps to limit the role of police at Pride events. police included in the ban, criticized the decision as exclusionary and “shameful.” Its president said he felt “betrayed.” And Mayor Bill de Blasio called it a mistake.

Source: New York Times June 01, 2021 09:22 UTC