Here are some of the most amazing #ProudBoys moments
The LGBTQ community has defiantly reclaimed the ProudBoys hashtag much to the fury of the right-wing American group that carries the name. Here are some of the most amazing #ProudBoys posts we’ve seen!
The Proud Boys are described as a far-right, neo-fascist and male-only organisation that is accused of promoting and engaging in white supremacy and political violence.
Veteran Star Trek actor and LGBTQ activist George Takei has been credited with initiating the global viral movement to take ownership of the name on social media.
“What if gay guys took pictures of themselves making out with each other or doing very gay things, then tagged themselves with #ProudBoys. I bet it would mess them up real bad. #ReclaimingMyShine,” tweeted Takei on 2 October.
I wonder if the BTS and TikTok kids can help LGBTs with this. What if gay guys took pictures of themselves making out with each other or doing very gay things, then tagged themselves with #ProudBoys. I bet it would mess them up real bad. #ReclaimingMyShine
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) October 1, 2020
The hashtag, which was has been used by the bigoted group to disseminate its hurtful beliefs, has since become associated with positivity thanks to a tsunami of posts celebrating LGBTQ love and identity.
Thousands of LGBTQ people have posted photos of themselves, their relationships, families and community under the hashtag; beautifully transforming hate into love.
Those who have joined in include celebrities and members of the military. A picture of two men kissing posted by Canada’s armed forces has been shared 40,000 times.
Enrique Tarrio, chairman of the Proud Boys group, told CNN that the group is not homophobic, but complained: “One of the messages they want to send with this is that they’re trying to drown out our supporters, they’re trying to silence us.”
The organisation was highlighted around the world during the recent presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. When Biden dared Trump to condemn the Proud Boys, he urged them to “stand back and stand by,” which Proud Boys viewed as an endorsement from the president.
The response from the LGBTQ community is an inspiring example of positivity, love and equality triumphing over bigotry, hate and discrimination.
Brad and I are #ProudBoys, legally married for 12 years now. And we’re proud of all of the gay folks who have stepped up to reclaim our pride in this campaign. Our community and allies answered hate with love, and what could be better than that. pic.twitter.com/GRtSH1ijQ8
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) October 4, 2020
🇨🇦🏳️🌈 #ProudBoys pic.twitter.com/rEFL7xIqXu
— Canadian Forces in 🇺🇸 (@CAFinUS) October 4, 2020
Love is such a beautiful thing. #ProudBoys pic.twitter.com/Ewztl6koNc
— Alyssa Boicel (@steadygirl89) October 5, 2020
The LGBTI community has reclaimed #ProudBoys as hundreds share photos online celebrating love. 🏳️🌈 pic.twitter.com/dAew2bdspe
— Amnesty International (@amnesty) October 6, 2020
thank you for being such a perfect boyfriend to me🥺 i love you so much baby❤ 8 years and still counting🥰 #ProudBoys 🏳️🌈 pic.twitter.com/uyjFpQ5tgG
— ara (@queensebaek) October 6, 2020
Look at these cute lil #ProudBoys (#retweet and make this hashtag about love, not hate) pic.twitter.com/AddflCUMpi
— Bobby Berk (@bobbyberk) October 4, 2020
The love of my life, @MrPeteAndrew, and I are #proudboys! pic.twitter.com/zxl6SyZmHN
— igorvolsky (@igorvolsky) October 5, 2020
Good morning Gorgeous!#ProudBoys 🌈 pic.twitter.com/TzVre2z5XX
— Allana Harkin (@AllanaHarkin) October 5, 2020
#proudboys love is love black lives matter! pic.twitter.com/8zDP2v5ktc
— Olivia Brown (@OliviaB50788918) October 4, 2020
#ProudBoys love is love! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/uEBGed7kDY
— bartolo di grazia (@BartrikBartolo) October 6, 2020
33 years together, 9 years married — we couldn’t be happier #ProudBoys pic.twitter.com/q9UbOq6AXX
— Mr.MartinDaly (@MrMartinDaly) October 5, 2020
The hubby and I are #ProudBoys pic.twitter.com/czde0lJUrp
— Dialmos (@DialmosGG) October 5, 2020
Congrats to Rugen and Luciano on ur engagement ❤️🏳️🌈 #ProudBoys pic.twitter.com/U1udm75Fer
— GayAdvice🏳️🌈 (@GayAdvicer) October 5, 2020
#ProudBoys pic.twitter.com/vSc1w3HlPm
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) October 4, 2020
23 years together and keeping the love strong #ProudBoys pic.twitter.com/LFVdm3jZ3e
— J Knaley-Smitherman (@Halydon) October 5, 2020
So rad how the #ProudBoys hashtag has been taken over with love. #LoveIsLove and #LoveAlwaysWins! Joining in because #LoveMatters. Been with this incredible guy for 12 years now. Happiness is.❤️🏳️🌈 pic.twitter.com/q0LeWnn0x9
— Brent Lindeque (@BrentLindeque) October 5, 2020
Are we #ProudBoys too? pic.twitter.com/HmxKKYaGGd
— Busani Moyo (@Busanitoday) October 6, 2020
Been together for 14 years, married for the last 4. Celebrating marriage equality in South Africa. #ProudBoys pic.twitter.com/J2i08PnBQy
— Bevan (@B3v4nF) October 4, 2020
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