The annual Staten Island St. Patrick's Day Parade was held Sunday. While the event was full of Irish pride, controversy surrounding which groups were allowed to march in the event continued. KiranDhillonTV reports.
"We are told it's because we violate the Catholic religion. It sends a really toxic and harmful message to every LGBTQ+ community member, especially the youth," said Carol Bullock of the Pride Center of Staten Island.
"The idea that because we are queer we are sexually motivated is very insulting. It is not true," Hankins said.
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