This takes on more meaning as LGBTQ people across the country pause reflect upon their personal stories as part of National Coming Out Day on October 11. One tweet at a time, the gay internet is showing the world the true meaning of pride. The message is clear: when faced with hate, we won’t stand back or stand by. The initiative rapidly gained momentum, as LGBTQ people of all kinds posted photos of their own relationships, flooding a once-hateful hashtag with love, support, and positivity. #ReclaimingMyShine- George Takei October 1, 2020 What if gay guys took pictures of themselves making out with each other or doing very gay things, then tagged themselves with #ProudBoys. I wonder if the BTS and TikTok kids can help LGBTs with this. George Takei, Star Trek star, activist, and beloved King of the Internet, was at it again with a sly suggestion posed to the LGBTQ community. When Donald Trump refused to condemn white supremacists during the first presidential debate and instead directed the “Proud Boys” hate group to “stand back and stand by,” the #ProudBoys hashtag surged with hateful rhetoric on Twitter, but the LGBTQ community quickly stepped in to drown out the hate.
“Look up what’s trending now on #ProudBoys.
