Who We Are

The Reclaim Pride Coalition is a community of organizers, activists, and queers of conscience who came together to address the commercialization and corporatization of Pride events. We stand by our motto: "No corps, no cops, no bs!" Our coalition represents a diverse group of individuals, including trans, bisexual, lesbian, gay, queer, intersex, asexual, two-spirit, non-binary, gender non-conforming people, and allies.

Our Mission

The Reclaim Pride Coalition is the grassroots collective that has organized the Queer Liberation March in New York City every June since 2019. We seek to honor and reclaim the spirit of the Stonewall Riots, centering and amplifying the voices and needs of marginalized LGBTQIA2S+ communities. In the tradition of early Pride Marches, we reject corporate sponsorship and police involvement. As a community, we take to the streets to challenge systemic oppression, advocate for justice, and create a world where all queer and transgender individuals are free to live authentically and without fear.

Our History

The Queer Liberation March draws inspiration from a rich history of LGBTQIA2S+ activism:

  • The 1969 Stonewall Rebellion: A pivotal moment when Stonewall Inn patrons fought against police brutality, sparking the modern Gay Liberation Movement.

  • Early activism: Organizations like the Compton Cafeteria protesters, STAR (Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries), and the Gay Liberation Front paved the way for our current movement.

  • Intersectional struggle: We recognize our fight as part of a broader struggle for liberation, connecting with movements for racial justice, women's rights, and economic equality.

Why We March

We march to:

  • Resist police, state, and societal oppression

  • Oppose the exploitation of our communities for profit

  • Challenge transphobia, homophobia, biphobia, racism, sexism, and all forms of discrimination

  • Demand an end to violence and oppressive policies

  • Affirm that healthcare is a right, including HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention

  • Celebrate our communities and history

  • Stand in solidarity with other oppressed groups

  • Demand social and economic justice worldwide

The Need for Reclaiming Pride

In recent years, many Pride celebrations have shifted away from their radical roots:

  • Corporate sponsorship has overshadowed community voices

  • Increased police presence has alienated marginalized groups

  • Barricades and parade formats have separated participants from spectators

The Queer Liberation March seeks to return to the original spirit of Pride: a grassroots, community-driven event that centers the most marginalized and pushes for real, systemic change.