The community has a chance to learn about the seniors LGBTA2S+ community when the Langley Senior Resources Society Centre (LSRS) hosts its first Pride event Friday.
“Although there is still a lot of work to do for LGBTQ seniors to feel completely comfortable and accepted, the world is a different place than it was when they were young. That’s why we’ve invited a number of LGBTQ elders to speak about the battles they fought (and often won) against prejudice. For younger people, it is a way to celebrate those who forged paths for them to be able to live more authentic lives… and to learn about the struggles older people endured to make it a more safe and just world for all people,” explained Smitty Miller, the seniors’ centre program manager.
Silver Pride runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 4, and features a family-friendly drag show, drag queen bingo, music, a speakers corner, drag queen story time, and a barbecue.
“The event will be a fun celebration and also an opportunity to meet trailblazers in the history of the LGBTQ community in the Lower Mainland,” she said. [..]
Click here to read the full piece. This story was originally published by Langley Advance Times on August 1, 2023.
