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Last discussed Jun 11, 2026.
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A queer social worker said the police response at Pride was about power and control, not safety, and that queer and trans people of color were targeted.
CITY COUNCIL — June 11, 2026 · 1:48:22 →A lifelong Philadelphian and trans person of color urged Council to investigate the June 7 police response and ensure Philadelphia is safe for all.
CITY COUNCIL — June 11, 2026 · 1:58:41 →President of Philadelphia Black Gay Pride said he felt like he was in 'Stonewall 2026' and that statements are not enough — action is needed.
CITY COUNCIL — June 11, 2026 · 1:59:41 →Reclaim Philadelphia political director who was tear-gassed in 2020 said the community is not safe without accountability and urged investment in root causes of poverty.
CITY COUNCIL — June 11, 2026 · 2:05:48 →Described witnessing police on horseback hitting people with batons and an officer intimidating pride-goers with a taser during the June 7 festivities.
CITY COUNCIL — June 11, 2026 · 2:14:22 →YouTuber who was almost trampled by a police horse urged better crowd management training and supported the carriage horse ban.
CITY COUNCIL — June 11, 2026 · 2:13:37 →Former chair of the Mayor's Commission on LGBTQ Affairs described the June 7 Pride as the most traumatizing in his lifetime and demanded investigation of masked officers.
CITY COUNCIL — June 11, 2026 · 2:23:49 →A 17-year resident and CAPOC administrator described confusion and chaos in the Gayborhood and said the city failed in planning.
CITY COUNCIL — June 11, 2026 · 2:25:03 →