Tag: Orlando shooting
They Were Real People…
by allancarreon on Jun.14, 2016, under Queer, Society
… and not just mere statistics.
So many lives lost, and we will remember them all.
Our hearts go to the families, friends, and loved ones that they left behind.
And because of their inspiration and sacrifice:
We will not be silenced by fear.
Homophobia knows no color or creed.
by allancarreon on Jun.13, 2016, under Queer, Society
Less than a week after I wrote about IDAHOT and the continued struggle of the LGBT community around the world against hatred and violence, Omar Mateen massacred fifty people and injured fifty-three others when he stormed the Pulse gay club in Orlando, Florida. It is now the worst mass shooting in the history of the United States and their deadliest terrorist attack since 9/11.
And make no mistake about it: this was a terrorist attack. Omar Mateen had pledged allegiance to ISIS during the attack itself.