Santa Cruz Pride celebrates its 50th anniversary this year as LGBTQ+ rights face escalating national threats since Donald Trump’s reelection. We are lucky here in Santa Cruz County and in California, writes Pride board chair Rob Darrow, where the policies and access for trans people remain intact. Local Pride events throughout May and June honor LGBTQ+ history while calling the community to stand up and show up. Here, Darrow insists this is a pivotal moment — not just to celebrate progress, but to stand up and show up for it.
