“The Houses Our Ancestors Built,” a guest blog by Oklahoma Queer History

Every June, the world erupts in a dazzling display of colors. Pride parades, a kaleidoscope of joy, weave through concrete canyons. Yet, beneath the vibrant surface, a disharmony simmers. Rainbow capitalism, with its glittering facade, often overlooks the Earth's silent cries and the marginalized voices within the 2SLGBTQIA+ tapestry. This year, let us delve deeper, seeking a Pride rooted not in fleeting profits, but in the enduring wisdom of rematriation – the act of reclaiming what was stolen and nurturing a more just future.