Sunday Platform with Brendan Fay
December 1 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
Free and open to the public, in-person and online!
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About Brendan Fay
Brendan Fay is an activist and filmmaker who founded the St. Pat’s for All Parade in 2000. St. Pat’s for All is an all-inclusive alternative to the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Alongside Ellen Duncan from the Ethical Culture Society of Queens, he served as a co-chair for the event held on Sunday, March 5. The parade was organized by individuals of Irish descent, both gay and straight, including Daniel Dromm, the founder of the Queens Pride Parade. St. Pat’s For All’s main objective was to honor and embrace the diverse population of New York City, by embodying the motto “Cherishing All the Children of the Nation Equally,” which originates from the proclamation of the Irish Republic during the Easter Rising of 1916. While it stood as the city’s sole St. Patrick’s parade welcoming the participation of LGBT individuals, St. Pat’s For All aimed to transcend categorizations as solely a gay pride parade or an Irish parade, embracing the fusion of both and providing a platform for individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation, to come together and celebrate Irish culture.
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About Sunday Platform
Sunday Platform is our most important and long-standing community event. These gatherings educate, stimulate personal growth, inspire reflection and action, and strengthen our community. Sunday meetings begin with music, followed by greetings and a talk given by a Society Leader, member, or guest. Platforms cover a variety of topics that reflect current events, pressing social issues, and Humanist philosophy. Each Sunday meeting is followed by a luncheon and social hour.
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