2020 marks the 50th anniversary of the first Pride march in recognition of the Stonewall uprising of 1969. But Pride feels a little different this year. To mark the occasion, we asked music writers to reflect on the changing relationship between Pride, protest and music.
For today's entry in our series, NPR Music's @cyrenatouros explores how music can serve as a gateway to better understand LGBTQ history. https://n.pr/3dqY9hx 
A Different Kind Of Pride: Perspectives On 50 Years Of Celebration, Part 1

This year, Pride feels a little different. We asked music writers in the LGBTQ+ community to reflect on the changing relationship between celebration, protest, music and LGBTQ+ activism.

https://n.pr/3dqY9hx
For our second entry, music journalist Barry Walters reflects on the aftermath of the AIDS epidemic and the legacy of disco music – and in particular, of the singer Sylvester. https://n.pr/2Z0lRff 
A Different Kind Of Pride: Perspectives On 50 Years Of Celebration, Part 2

We asked music writers in the LGBTQ+ community to reflect on the relationship between celebration, protest, music and LGBTQ+ activism. Barry Walters writes about pandemics, privilege and disco.

https://n.pr/2Z0lRff
In today's entry, critic and poet Raquel Gutiérrez ( @raquefella) reflects on the relationship between Pride and protest and shares music – including Arthur Russell and Tracy Chapman – that reminds us of Pride's political power. https://n.pr/2YrGnGC 
A Different Kind Of Pride: Perspectives On 50 Years Of Celebration, Part 3

We asked writers in the LGBTQ+ community to reflect on the relationship between celebration, protest, music and LGBTQ+ activism. Raquel Gutiérrez shares music that showcases Pride's political power.

https://n.pr/2YrGnGC
Our weeklong Pride series continues with an essay from writer @GerrickKennedy on how Pride – especially now – reminds us of the things we can't afford to take for granted. https://n.pr/2B9ASUa 
A Different Kind Of Pride: Perspectives On 50 Years Of Celebration, Part 4

We asked writers in the LGBTQ+ community to reflect on the relationship between Pride, music and LGBTQ+ activism. Gerrick D. Kennedy shares songs that help him stand in his power as a Black queer man.

https://n.pr/2B9ASUa
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