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Blind LGBT Pride International (BPI) reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the rights and dignity of all people as the organization commemorates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. On this day of reflection, BPI acknowledges the ongoing critical need for advocacy—work that remains as essential now as it was 25 years ago when the organization, then known as BFLAG, was founded.
Marking its 25th anniversary, BPI celebrates a significant milestone in its journey to dismantle barriers and confront injustices affecting the blind and LGBTQIA+ communities. However, this milestone coincides with a moment of political and social challenge. On a day honoring Dr. King’s fight for equality, the nation witnesses the inauguration of a twice-impeached former president facing 34 felony charges, a figure who incited a violent attack on democracy.
“While we will not say, ‘Not my president,’ we resolutely commit to holding this administration accountable—to the Constitution, to the ideals of democracy, and to the protection of human rights for all,” said Anthony Corona, Vice President of Blind LGBT Pride International.
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, BPI calls on its members and the broader LGBTQIA+ community to stand in solidarity with the most vulnerable among them, including transgender individuals, youth, and others facing heightened discrimination and violence. At the same time, the organization honors the trailblazers who paved the way for today’s LGBTQIA+ Americans to live openly, proudly, and authentically.
Dr. King’s words—“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere”—continue to guide BPI’s mission to champion equality and advocate for a world where every individual can thrive without fear of prejudice or exclusion.
“We don’t want the importance of observing the work and celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to be overshadowed by this inauguration and all the fear it brings to members of our community and the disabled community at large,” Corona added.
BPI encourages all members of the LGBTQIA+ and disability communities to honor Dr. King’s legacy by extending support to one another—standing behind, beside, and in front of those who need it most. Together, the organization vows to carry the torch of progress and ensure the light of justice shines brightly for generations to come.
Media Contact:
Anthony Corona (He/Him)
Vice President, Blind LGBT Pride International
Email: media@blindlgbtpride.org
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