6, 2018, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously that Section 377 was unconstitutional "in so far as it criminalises consensual sexual conduct between adults of the same sex". This gave renewed hope to LGBT activists. In August 2017, the Supreme Court upheld the right to privacy as a fundamental right under the Constitution in the landmark Puttuswamy judgement. In late 2015, MP Shashi Tharoor introduced a bill to decriminalise homosexuality but it was rejected by the Lok Sabha. of NCT of Delhi case and reinstated Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code. NAZ Foundation and others case in 2013, the Supreme Court overturned the Delhi High Court Naz Foundation v. history, covering the 51 blocks to Central Park. In the Suresh Kumar Koushal and another v. Christopher Street Liberation Day on Jmarked the one-year anniversary of the Stonewall riots with an assembly on Christopher Street and the first Gay Pride march in U.S. of NCT of Delhi case held that treating consensual homosexual sex between adults as a crime is a violation of fundamental rights protected by India's Constitution. In 2009, a landmark Delhi High Court decision in the Naz Foundation v. And while we've come a long way, it still is a protest today because not all members of our community are treated equally,' writes PRIDE's Taylor.
The parade, with only 15 attendees, was named Calcutta Rainbow Pride. In 1999, Kolkata hosted India’s first Gay Pride Parade. 11, 1992, the first known protest for gay rights was conducted. 26, 1949, the right to equality was implemented under Article 14 but homosexuality remained a criminal offence. During British rule in 1860, homosexual intercourse was considered unnatural and was declared a criminal offence under Chapter 16, Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code. Here's a brief timeline of the major events: Denver7 serves as an official sponsor of Denver's PrideFest.June is Pride Month and it's a good time to look back at the history of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) movement in India. None were available by the deadline of this publication.Īfter a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, Denver PrideFest is returning to Civic Center Park June 25 and June 26. "When we announced this decision to officers to put this new LGBT group together, the reaction has been really positive," he said.ĭenver7 reached out to several members of law enforcement who identify as members of the LGBTQIA community. The global landscape for LGBTQ+ rights, protections and acceptance varies tremendously by location, with some destinations attracting millions of visitors to their events like Madrid Gay Pride, Sao Paulo Gay Pride or San Francisco Gay Pride, while more than 70 other countries have laws that allow discrimination or persecution of LGBTQ+ people. "So relationships with the police have not always been what they are today."ĭespite differing opinions, Fuller says he hopes community members can rally around The Center's efforts for inclusion of those who identify as LGBTQ. "The Pride movement really started in reaction to the Stonewall Riot back in 1969, which was a riot that came from police harassment of the LGBT community," Fuller said. Meanwhile, some praised the move.įuller says he acknowledges everyone will not be pleased with The Center's new course. "We've tried to include as many opinions as we can and we've tried to come to the best compromise that we can."Īt the time, an Aurora police sergeant wrote an open letter asking the organizers of Denver PrideFest to reconsider the decision to exclude law enforcement.
"Well our announcement last year about Denver Pride and not including police in that event was very controversial and very hurtful to a number of people in the community, most specifically LGBT police officers," Fuller said. Rex Fuller, CEO of The Center on Colfax, sat down exclusively with Denver7 about the conversations prompting the change for 2022. At the time, the Denver-based nonprofit, which operates as a LGBTQ community center, said the decision was to stand in solidarity against "police violence aimed at the Black community.". Law enforcement agencies were not allowed to participate in last year's parade or as exhibitors - a decision that made headlines. In addition, the group will provide training and support for LGBTQ officers and first responders throughout the year. The participation will be called "Pride on Duty Colorado." The plan is for officers and first responders to form a "marching contingent" for the parade. The Center serves as the official organizer for Denver's PrideFest events, and this year, police officers and first responders who identify as members of the LGBTQ community will be allowed to participate in the parade. Now, there are changes in store for the 2022 Denver PrideFest parade. DENVER - It's been a year of listening and reflecting for The Center on Colfax.