Strong rainbow action day in Washington: Despite Trump, the LGBTQ+ community celebrates!

Strong rainbow action day in Washington: Despite Trump, the LGBTQ+ community celebrates!

Washington D.C., USA - On June 5, 2025, Washington D.C. To the stage for the world's largest festival of the LGBTQ+community. The World Pride, which coincides with the celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the Pride movement in the district, attracts numerous visitors and participants. Nevertheless, the event is overshadowed by an enemy political mood that has gained intensity since Donald Trump's return. According to sueddeutsche.de

This year the city and its citizens are showing solidarity despite the challenges. In Washington D.C. more rainbow flags are visible than ever. Metro buses drive in radiant rainbow colors and carry the slogan "Proud to welcome." Nevertheless, many members of the LGBTQ+community decide to avoid the World Pride from caution.

platform for diversity and unit

The World Pride starts official events on May 17 and will offer panels, exhibitions, demonstrations and parties for three weeks. The patronage takes over the interpride and the Capital Pride Alliance with this year's motto "The Fabric of Freedom". This topic is intended to strengthen unity, while the attacks on LGBTQ+culture and identity increase. For example, over 700 anti-LGBTQ+law designs were introduced last year, and up to the present time, more than 910 have already been added this year, as Washingtoninformer.com

Alex Fraioli from the Rainbow History Project emphasizes that the attacks on the rights of LGBTQ+persons, in particular the transgender community, have increased alarming. President Trump also contributed to tightening the situation through various executive commands that affect military prohibitions and restrictions in healthcare.

programs to strengthen the community

In the context of the World Pride, numerous events are carried out that address different communities, including Asian and Pacific Islander Pride, Latinx Pride, and Youth Pride. A special highlight is the final concert that stars like Cynthia Erivo and Doechii. There is also the World Pride Welcome and Visual Arts Center in the city center, the resources and merchandise as well as an exhibition on the AIDS memorial quilts.

according to amnesty.de , however, the challenges for the LGBTQ+community are enormous worldwide. In many countries, especially in Africa, same -sex relationships are criminalized and actively pursued. While Uganda adopted a law in 2023, the severe punishment, right down to the death penalty for "serious homosexuality", there are similar repressive measures against LGBTQ+community in other countries such as Hungary and Turkey.

Nevertheless, there are also positive developments. Recently, the court in Namibia opened laws that criminalized same-sex sexual acts, while in Thailand the marriage was legalized for LGBTI pairs. These successes could serve as inspiration for the LGBTQ+movement in other parts of the world.

The celebrations for the World Pride in Washington D.C. are not only an expression of pride, but also a sign of resistance and hope to fight against the increasing political challenges. Despite the uncertainties and the hostile mood, the Queer Community shows unbroken resilience and determination to live on an equal footing.