Solid Ground is a safe space for all people. We believe everyone has the right to their unique expressions of love, worship and humanity. We deplore violence of any kind, especially violence born of hate. We will continue working to undo racism, sexism, religious persecution, ageism, ableism, cisgenderism, heteronormativity and other forms of oppression.

While all of our communities are grieving right now, we recognize that people of color in the LGBTQ community are especially being targeted at the intersections of homophobia, racism, transphobia and islamophobia.

We stand in solidarity with Orlando, its victims, their families, and queer people everywhere.

“And love is love is love is love is love is love is love is love cannot be killed or swept aside.”

-Lin-Manuel Miranda

Featured image: Vancouver Pride Parade, Darryl Dyck, The Canadian Press