During this altercation, four folks––All Black and mostly Black trans and queer individuals––were arrested. Within one minute of leaving the curb, the group was accosted by aggressive CPD officers, who assaulted them with bikes, pepper spray, and sheer force.
Story Donate to Community Pride 2021 so we can provide an entirely FREE alternative Pride festival!įall festival at Mayme Moore Park Saturday, October 9th, with events all June long for Pride month!Īt Stonewall Columbus’ 2017 Pride parade, several community members stepped out into the street with the intent of bringing public attention to the lack of safe spaces for Black and brown LGBTQIA+ folks within the larger LGBTQIA+ community.
