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Statement: 10 Year Anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub Mass Shooting

  • Jun 12
  • 1 min read

Today on the 10th anniversary of the Pulse nightclub mass shooting, we honor and remember the 49 LGBTQ+ people whose lives were tragically stolen in a horrific act of anti-LGBTQ+ hate, and the 58 people who were injured. 


This tragedy devastated our community and remains a painful reminder that anti-LGBTQ+ is real, often intersecting with xenophobia, racism, and other forms of hate across the country and globe. 


Pulse was more than a nightclub. It was a place where LGBTQ+ people, especially Latine queer and trans people, could find joy, safety, and belonging. In a world where spaces created for belonging and joy can still be terrorized simply because of who gathers there, we must continue to protect and cherish LGBTQ+ affirming spaces. 


For almost 20 years, BCPC has proudly served as an LGBTQ+ affirming space in Brooklyn where anyone can show up year round with pride, and can fully and safely be themselves. Today and everyday we honor and value that role, and continue our deep commitment of protecting and cherishing LGBTQ+ affirming spaces. 


Gays Against Guns NY will be hosting a rally at The Center today at 6 pm to honor the lives lost that day. Event details are available on their IG @gaysagainstgunsny. 


Below are some additional available mental health resources:


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