Dear readers,

We don't celebrate Pride because soulless corporations slap a rainbow on their logo and say it's that time of year again.
We celebrate because in Greenwich village in 1969, a group of LGBTQ+ activists and allies led by Trans women of color decided enough was enough. The message from the Stonewall Riots was clear. In the face of adversity, together we rise. We should be proud of who we are and how far we've come.
Seattle is a diverse, everchanging city. Our community here is just as nebulous. It's no secret that things have been tense lately. To call for unity, understanding, and a safe space for education is often the response from privileged white folks like me during times of unrest and disagreement. That's not what I'm here to do.
People can take the time to educate themselves. The resources are out there. It takes little effort to google any fact or book you need.
The SGN staff and I intend to lead by example.
Words have power. I wouldn't be in this profession if I thought otherwise. But empty platitudes don't accomplish anything. If you want something done, you do it.
The SGN will continue to be a newspaper for everyone. We are here for you, Seattle's LGBTQ+ citizens, to bring you the news that matters to all of us.
This Pride, take a moment to reflect on the history that we celebrate. It's only through understanding the past that we can work toward a better future.
Also, get absolutely blasted if that's your thing. It's a party, after all.

Yours amidst the chaos,
A.V. Eichenbaum
SGN Associate Editor