As Pride 2025 is upon us, what are we really celebrating—and what are we resisting? In this urgent, unflinching episode, Brad Pritchett (he/him), Interim CEO of Equality Texas, joins us to unpack how Pride must return to its roots as a community-centered movement, not a corporate spectacle.

We dive deep into what the political right is really afraid of when it comes to trans rights: visibility, bodily autonomy, and the power of collective liberation. From Texas to the national stage, Brad explores why safe, affirming spaces are more critical than ever—and how legal fights over our bodies, identities, and existence are accelerating.

This episode is a call to action. As we face new waves of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, Brad reminds us that the path forward is clear: we must show up at every inflection point—with courage, community, and refusal to be erased.

Listen now to hear how Pride can be resistance, not just rainbow-washed celebration.

In this episode:

Discover your unique contribution to the LGBTQ+ fights ahead
Learn how your own bodily autonomy is on the line
Uncover what is truly under the guise of the "rights" movement towards the LGBTQ+ community

About Brad

Brad Pritchett (he/him) has served as Equality Texas’s Interim CEO since August 2024. He first joined the team as Field Director in February 2021. Brad has a long history of activism and leadership in the Lone Star state, including driving policy and advocacy strategies at the ACLU of Texas and managing operations at the Harris County Democratic Party. He was a key organizer in the push to establish nondiscrimination protections for the city of Houston, and has been deeply involved in Houston’s LGBTQIA+ community. He lives in the Houston Heights with his husband and their two beagles.

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Pride, Power & the Politics of Showing Up: A Conversation with Brad Pritchett – Equality Texas