The event drew hundreds to Cheesman Park, and the crowd marched down Colfax to the Capitol. On Sunday, the queer community joined in solidarity with the demonstrations in the Pride Liberation March with Black Lives Matter 5280. Kevin Mohatt/For CPR News Tyrell Rae, who also goes by Miss Zara, speaks at the Pride Liberation March in coordination with Black Lives Matter 5280 at Cheesman Park in Denver on Sunday, June 14, 2020.įor more than two weeks, hundreds of people have gathered in downtown Denver to protest against racism and police brutality after the killing of George Floyd in May.
“To see so many people energized and on fire to make real change happen is infectious and I just hope it doesn’t stop,” Rae, 34, said. The intersection of Pride Month and the demonstrations against racism and police brutality was inspiring to the lifelong Denverite. Tyrell Rae knows that it’s difficult being black and queer in Denver, but on Sunday, he saw a reason for joy.
