02-09-2023 01:58 via calgary.ctvnews.ca

Much has changed, much is left to do 32 years after first recognition of a community, first Pride

It's been more than three decades since the city first recognized the LGBTQ2S+ community and a lot has changed. The mayor's proclamation was controversial at the time. The first gathering was small. Calgary has a long gay history that is seldom told. Thirty-two years ago, these were controversial words: "All Canadians should enjoy basic human rights and should not be discriminated against." At the time, walking in a Pride parade took a great amount of courage -- public attitudes were very differ
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