Unpacking Joy as Protest

Pride didn’t start with glitter, it started with resistance. In this episode, Caitlin and Geri trace the revolutionary roots of queer celebration, from the Stonewall uprising to modern Pride. Through history, laughter, and reflection, they explore how joy has always been central to queer survival, from ballroom floors to protest marches to the quiet moments of rest that keep us going. You’ll hear how activists turned art into action, how queer communities created joy amid grief, and how we can each carry that legacy forward in our own lives today. Because joy isn’t the opposite of protest, it’s the heartbeat of it. #QueerJoy #PrideHistory #LGBTQPodcast #Stonewall #ACTUP #QueerCulture #QueerProtest #JoyAsResistance #LGBTQCommunity #PrideMonthEveryMonth #UnpackingTheCloset