Pride Month: Profit Over Progress?

Pride Month: A Time for Profit or Progress? The recent Pride Month celebrations have brought to light a complex issue: the commodification of LGBTQ+ identity for financial gain. While many celebrate Pride as a time of progress and visibility, some individuals and organizations are criticized for exploiting the event for personal profit, often while ignoring or downplaying the harm caused to certain segments of the community. A recent video by TikTok creator madison (@hertraline) highlights this issue, using the example of Fletcher to illustrate the hypocrisy. "Every single 19yo on threads licking boot about this thinking they’re marsha and I’m overrrrr it," she says in the video, expressing frustration at the selective outrage and financial gain at the expense of the bisexual community. The video raises important questions about the authenticity of Pride celebrations and the need for greater accountability. It prompts a discussion on whether Pride Month has become more about profit than genuine progress and inclusivity.