OUTINCT 2022

CONTENTS
26 2022 Julio Morales, Jr.
Scholarship Recipients
06 Fostering welcoming,
affirming, and joyful
environments for our
LGBTQIA+ students
12 Famous Quotes by LGBTQ+
Individuals and Allies
22 The Battle for LGBTQ+
Rights in America
26 Out and About 2022
Photo Gallery
36 LGBTQ+ History
43 OUT IN CT
About Us and 2022 Sponsors
Dear Friends,
We are thrilled to extend our heartfelt appreciation to everyone
at Capital Pride and the thousands who celebrated the 2022
Hartford Pride and Concert in Hartford, Connecticut. Thanks
to the generous support of our title sponsor, Stanley Black and
Decker, your participation, financial contributions, dedication,
and hard work of our Pride Committee and volunteers made this
year’s event one for the record books.
For those who attended Hartford Pride and Concert, your
enthusiasm and energy added to everyone’s experience, making
it one of the best Hartford Prides to date.
Although we were uncertain about what to expect for 2023 due
to the current political climate in the US and the recent attacks
on Gay Rights, such as “Don’t Say Gay,” we were touched by the
community’s desire to come together more than ever. This shared
passion for Pride fueled a much-needed celebration due to the
pandemic and the isolation we all experienced for over a year.
It is crucial that we all support a more just, open, safe, and
supportive community, country, and world. We need to continue
to strive for #HartfordPride, making sure that every member of
our community feels seen, heard, and valued.
We would like to thank each and every one of you for
contributing to a successful and well-received celebration!
Please save the date for 2023; the Hartford Pride and Concert
are confirmed for Saturday, September 9. Stay tuned for more
information by visiting our website, www.hartfordpride.org.
Once again, thank you for your unwavering support, and we
look forward to continuing our valuable partnership for many
years to come!
Sincerely,
Charlie Ortiz
Chair & Chief Editor
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