Pride Toronto apologizes for ‘history of racism and marginalization’
TORONTO — The organizers of Toronto’s Pride Parade have issued a wide-ranging apology for what they describe as a “history of racism and marginalization.”
Pride Toronto says its “history of anti-blackness” and “repeated marginalization of the marginalized” has deepened divisions within the LGBTQ community.
The organization apologized for this history and pledged to follow through on promises made to the Toronto chapter of the Black Lives Matter movement.
The group temporarily halted Toronto’s Pride Parade in July to issue a series of demands that included more funding and better representation for racialized communities during Pride events.