It's about remembering what we have accomplished, what we still have to do, and for people to come out and be whoever the heck they want to be without people judging them.' 'Pulse is just the latest in a long line of things - the UpStairs Lounge, Stonewall, Matthew Shepard and thousands of other things that have happened,' Mitchell said. Whether in joy or in sorrow, though, Pride celebrations offer a vital service to the area's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender population, said Panhandle Pride board member Jake Mitchell. This year, they gather in the wake of a tragedy - the deaths of 49 people at Pulse nightclub in Orlando on June 12.
Last year, Amarillo's gay community gathered to celebrate the recent Supreme Court decision legalizing gay marriage across the country. By Chip Chandler - Digital Content Producer
