BY: Adal Hussain, Chief Editor. 25th St 5th Ave NYC June 29th 2025
NYC Pride | Heritage of Pride, a longtime national leader in LGBTQIA+ Pride organizing and advocacy, announces its official theme for 2025.
“Rise Up: Pride in Protest.” As the LGBTQIA+ community faces increasing hostility and legislative attacks, this year’s theme is a reflection of the Pride movement’s origins in protest—and is a powerful call to action for our communities and allies to rally and march in defiant celebration, advocacy and solidarity.
“Rise Up: Pride in Protest” meets the moment before us and honors the legacy of the first Pride March in 1970, which commemorated the one-year anniversary of the Stonewall Riots.
“This year, more than ever, we acknowledge that Pride can be celebrated in many ways, but at the heart of our mission, we recognize that we must also remain steadfast in protest,” said Kazz Alexander, NYC Pride Co-Chair.
“The challenges we face today, particularly in this political climate, require us to stand together in solidarity. We must support one another, because when the most marginalized among us are granted their rights, all of us benefit.
The NYC Pride 2025 calendar includes the annual NYC Pride March, among the largest LGBTQIA+ Pride marches worldwide, and PrideFest, the largest LGBTQIA+ street festival in New York, on Sunday, June 29.
NYC Pride also offers a diverse array of year-round opportunities to gather through our Pride365 programming, ensuring that our activism and community impact extends beyond the month of June.
NYC Pride had many events in 2025 and Grand Marshals, who embody the spirit of resilience and activism during Pride Month and beyond.
NYC Pride’s 2025 Pride Gives Back grant awards, which support local nonprofits and initiatives serving the LGBTQIA+ community, will also be announced soon.
NYC Pride is made possible through the support of community members and allies. To sustain our mission and continue advocating for LGBTQIA+ rights.
Many political leaders were in attendance, which included Governor Kathy Hochul, Attorney General Letitia James , Zohran Mamdani , NYC Democratic Mayoral Candidate, New York City Comptroller, Thomas P. DiNapoli, New York City Public Advocate, jumaane williams, Council Members, Senators and many more community leaders .
Jessica Tisch, New York City Police Commissioner, alongside Det. Brian Downey, Gay Officers Action League to protest NYC Pride March over uniform disagreement.
GOAL wants to participate in the March while wearing their full police uniforms, which means carrying concealed firearms.
Heritage of Pride, the nonprofit that organizes NYC Pride, says that goes against the weapon policy for the Pride March and offered a compromise – letting GOAL march in uniform but without carrying their service weapons.
“Members of our organization and our community feel that we need to be safe in the March and in the space that we are inhabiting together. That means no weapons,” Heritage of Pride co-chair Kazz Alexander said in a statement.
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Are we ready to lead together? A Critical Intergenerational Dialogue on Existential Threats
Humanity is at a tipping point. The climate and nature crisis, pandemics, nuclear weapons, and the emerging risks of AI present escalating threats that put all humanity at risk.
As leaders gather in New York for the UN Summit of the Future at UNGA 2024, it is time to change direction.
We need decision-makers who understand the urgency of the existential threats we face, and can demonstrate the courage and determination to overcome them. The Elders believe that with bold, long-view leadership our best future can still lie ahead of us.
On the eve of the UN Summit of the Future, The Elders and distinguished guests invite you to a series of solutions-oriented, intergenerational dialogues on addressing the greatest existential threats facing humanity.
The program was as followed: Opening remarks from Elders, guests and a performance by aja monet, Panel discussion and Q&A: Frontline Solutions to Existential Threats.
Intergenerational Dialogues: Harnessing Collective Wisdom, Presentation of an Intergenerational Manifesto.
Some of the panelists and speakers included: Mary Robinson, Former President of Ireland and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights; Chair of The Elders.
Juan Manuel Santos, Former President of Colombia and Nobel Peace Laureate, Ernesto Zedillo, Former President of Mexico.
Helen Clark, Former Prime Minister of New Zealand and Head of the UN Development Program. Elbegdorj Tsakhia, Former President and Prime Minister of Mongolia, aja monet, Grammy-nominated Surrealist Blues Poet.
Emma Pike, Lex International; nuclear disarmament expert, activist, and peace educator, Fatou Wurie , Founder, Youterus Health and Harvard Doctoral Candidate.
Flávia Bellaguarda, Executive Director, LACLIMA, Max Tegmark, President, Future of Life Institute; Physicist, Professor and AI researcher at MIT and many more.
The Elders was founded by Nelson Mandela in 2007. We are an independent group of global leaders working for peace, justice, human rights and a sustainable planet.
Our vision is a world where people live in peace, conscious of their common humanity and their shared responsibilities for each other, the planet and future generations; where there is universal respect for human rights; where poverty has been eliminated and people are free from fear and oppression, and able to fulfil their true potential.
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Let me begin by saying, I am so honored that our Executive Producer, Chief Editor Dr Adal M. Hussain, also known as “Dr Abbey”. Was honored with the Sustainable “Humanitarian” Champion Award Highest Climate award by (FIN) during climate week 2024. as a sideline event of the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
By The Foreign Investment Network (FIN), a leading global investment consulting and publishing firm, Founded by Olayinka Fayomi, Chairman Foreign Investment Network (FIN) UK London.
Mrs. Fayomi, went on to say, when I met Dr Hussain, at an Climate event two days ago, and he introduced his self to me, and told me what he was doing with his Humanitarians of the World Inc, (HOTWINC) organization worldwide.
Helping Poor People, Orphans, People with leprosy in India and Africa, and how he and his Humanitarians of the World Inc, organization has helped close to 1 million people worldwide and done this for 47 years without taking any money for his services.
When Mrs. Fayomi asked Dr Hussain, did he and his organization do anything for helping with the Climate change.
Dr Hussain, explained to Mrs. Fayomi, that he spoke at united nations and around the world about this Topic, educating people, about recycling, Sustainability, Clean Oceans, Speech given at United Nations OPAD Event, To See Keynote Speech Click here.
Mrs. Fayomi, was so impressed with Dr. Hussain, she immediately told him, that it would be a huge honor to recognize you with our highest award, known as Sustainable “Humanitarian” Champion Award.
Mrs. Fayomi, went on to say, it took me half an hour to make a decision in what Dr. Hussain has done for humanity, to award him this prestigious award.
On September 25, 2024, at the ILR NYC Conference Center, where the ceremony took place, which was part sponsored by – The Foreign Investment Network (FIN), Founded by Olayinka Fayomi, Chairman Foreign Investment Network (FIN) UK London and was part organized in collaboration with the Africa Business Round Table (ABR) and supported by esteemed partners.
There were many dignitaries who spoke in panels, topics included: – Mehdi Paryavi, Founder & Chairman, Digital Economy Authority, Sujan Sanku, President, Asian African Chamber of Commerce International (AACCI),
This prestigious forum brings together global leaders, investors, and experts to foster strategic partnerships, stimulate investments, and drive innovation in Africa’s power sector.
Addressing Africa’s Energy Challenges, With Africa’s population projected to reach 2 billion by 2050, access to reliable, sustainable, and equitable energy is crucial. The forum will explore solutions to bridge the energy gap, promote economic growth, and reduce poverty.
Following topics were discussed by the esteem panelists, – Renewable energy solutions, Infrastructure development, Private sector investments, Policy reforms, Launch of 10 Million African Youths Empowerment Programs.
Some of the speakers and honoree’s included: Enzo Di Taranto, President Xzen Technologies Inc, Beatriz Franck, Founder and CEO Befran Lda Group, Ugoji Adanma Eze, Esq., PhD, Dr.Mahra Lutfi, Fashion Celebrity, Dr.(Mrs) Dayo Benjamins-Laniyi, Mandate Secretary Women Affairs FCTA, Mr.Andreas Deutschmann, Managing Director Avalon Securities Ltd, Senior VP at Palladium Capital Group LLC, Jeff Szur, Sustainable Entrepreneur, H.E.Dr. Olayinka Fayomi, Chairperson FIN, Dexter Cummings, CEO The One Group LLC, USA, Natascha Schreiegg, Founder NASCH, Lata Setty, D1 Golfers Mom, Digital Transformation Guru, Susan Sarandon, Oscar Winner, and American Actor, Alina Kuderska, Sustainable Fashion Designer, Trista Patterson ,PhD, Dir of Sustainability for Microsoft/Xbox, Time 100 Most Influential Climate Leader founder Playing4theplanet, David Chen Panda, Tech Media Celebrity, Ms. Wendy Malawian Gospel Artist and Ms.Phuong Skovgaard, VP Investing in Renewable Energy , Blockchain and Media .
Dr.Hussain, was also part of the Sustainable panel, he went on to say, if Africa 40% of the medicines are fake and millions of people were dying by taking fake medications, and a Nigerian youth invented a machine to track what is fake or real medicine and it has served millions of lives.
He also went on to say that, the new generation will make drastic changes in Africa, by standing up to their governments and demanding more changes. The way Bangladeshi People stood up to the Government.
Dr.Hussain went on to say, he was deeply honored, to receive Sustainable “Humanitarian” Champion Award 2024, and thanked his fellow honorees, speakers and Mrs. Olayinka Fayomi, Chairman Foreign Investment Network (FIN) UK London, for nominating him for this prestigious award.
About Foreign Investment Network (FIN) : FIN is a UK-based global investment consulting and publishing firm dedicated to bridging the gap between investors and emerging economies. With over two decades of experience, FIN facilitates Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and business growth through its expertise, events, and publications. Founded by Dr, Mrs. Olayinka Fayomi.
About Dr Adal M. Hussain: Co-Publisher / Chief Editor, World Liberty TV, Online TV, with a Multi-Cultural understanding, with over 27 Channels Syndicated throughout the world, Seen by 1 million people worldwide and on our social media platforms. Founder of Humanitarians of the World Inc, (HOTWINC), Founder of Worlds First Humanitarian Hall of Fame © , been honored close to 400 times throughout the World, for his Humanitarian work, done worldwide. Knighted by Countess Nicholas Bobrinskoy in the Order of the Orthodox Knights of St. John 2020. Dr Hussain has been a Humanitarian for 47 years, he started at age 10, helped close to 1 million people worldwide, without taking any money for his services, he says he does for the love of (Allah), God and Humanity.
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