It was held by Frances Goldin, 94, a mother of two lesbian daughters who began attending the march in 1971 ― the year both of her daughters came out. Yana Paskova via Getty Images Frances Goldin at the 2015 Pride parade in New York City. Courtesy of Frances Goldin Frances Goldin and her daughters, with Goldin wearing a shirt referencing the Stonewall riots in 1969 that paved the way for modern-day Pride celebrations. — Steven Zeitchik (@zeitchikWaPo) June 8, 2020Fran finally gave up the ghost days ago. — Steven Zeitchik (@zeitchikWaPo) June 8, 2020I can't help feeling like the timing wasn't an accident.

Source: Huffington Post July 01, 2020 00:56 UTC