World Pride 2025 in DC Highlights US LGBTQ Rights Rollbacks

Across the United States and globally, Pride Month 2025 is being marked with diverse celebrations emphasizing LGBTQ+ history, self-respect, and ongoing struggles for equality. In Lexington, Kentucky, a public art installation of street banners honors key figures and organizations from the state's LGBTQ+ history as a means of visibility and empowerment amid current threats to LGBTQ+ rights. The 10th anniversary of the landmark 2015 Supreme Court ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, is being reflected upon as a pivotal moment for equal dignity and legal recognition. Large-scale events such as World Pride 2025 in Washington, DC, celebrated the 50th anniversary of Pride in the capital with concerts and marches, while acknowledging concerns over policies from the Trump administration that have rolled back protections for transgender individuals. Other communities, like Reading, Pennsylvania and Pune, India, also held marches and ceremonies promoting solidarity, inclusion, and acceptance. These celebrations collectively underscore both the progress made and the challenges that remain for LGBTQ+ individuals around the world.