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Why Do We Celebrate Pride?

WHY DO WE CELEBRATE PRIDE?

Every June, many Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans*, Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) people celebrate Pride.

For many, it’s a time to party!

“We are a people, a tribe if you will. And flags are about proclaiming power, so it’s very appropriate….We needed something beautiful, something from us. The rainbow is so perfect because it really fits our diversity in terms of race, gender, ages, all of those things.” – Gilbert Baker (June 2, 1951 – March 31, 2017) . Gilbert Baker, who was born sixty-six years ago today, gave the queer community its most enduring symbol of pride: the Rainbow Flag, which first appeared at San Francisco’s Gay Freedom Day in June 1978. . In addition to his contributions as a designer and artist, Baker also was a lifelong direct-action activist on behalf of progressive causes including queer and gender liberation, anti-censorship, and non-violence campaigns. . Gilbert Baker, also known by his drag-name, Busty Ross, died on March 31, 2017. . Picture: Busty Ross (a.k.a. Gilbert Baker), Drag March, San Francisco, California, June 24, 1999. Photo c/o AP. #lgbthistory #HavePrideInHistory #Resist #GilbertBaker #Pride2017

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While partying is definitely part of Pride festivities, the true purpose of the Pride Parade and celebrations is to commemorate the Stonewall Riots that took place in 1969 in New York City at a popular gay bar called, The Stonewall Inn. The very first Pride was a police riot, with the first brick being thrown by trans women of color in defense against abuses perpetrated by homophobic/transphobic cops.

Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera were two key figures during the riots but both went on to devote their lives to gay and trans liberation. Please read on for more information at History Link!

Be sure to keep checking the blog this month for more LGBTQ history and organizations that need your support!

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HORTON

Our special edition 2017 FCF PRIDE shirt pre-order closes after the weekend! Make sure you don’t miss out on choosing the color/style shirt you want!

ARTICLES

+ According to Donald Trump Jr., Donald Trump Jr. Is a World-Class CrossFit Athlete – Deadspin

CrossFit WOD for Friday 6/2

“HORTON”

9 rounds for time with a partner of:
9 bar muscle-ups
11 clean & jerks, 70/50kg
50m buddy carry

Olympic Weightlifting WOD

2-position snatch, 2-position clean, alternating push press, abs, back, obliques

Gymnastics Strength WOD

 

Kettlebell WOD

– Abridged Primal Movement Warmup and Mobility
– Carries

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Warmup & Workout

General prep/warmup is important in getting the body warm, blood-flow moving, and your mentality in the right place for what’s about to happen. Specific prep/warmup is important to make sure the skills used in the workout are practiced well enough to know you can move safely at relatively higher levels of intensity. We prefer a bunch of repetitions of empty bar movement prior to any olympic weightlifting to make sure we stay safe, the movements are sharpened, and the body is ready for killing it!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

+ Free Community CrossFit Class this Saturday at 12pm. Bring your family, friends, co-workers.
+ Next Foundations On-ramp Course begins Tuesday, June 6th.
+ 2017 FCF PRIDE shirts available for pre-sale now through Sunday, June 4th!

ARTICLES

+ Why Are So Many People Injuring Their Pecs at Regionals? – The Movement Fix

CrossFit WOD for Wednesday 5/31

EMOM for 8 minutes: 3 clean & jerks, ascending

3 rounds for time:
20 ring pushups
lap around the block

Olympic Weightlifting WOD – Week 2, Day 2

3-position clean, behind-the-neck rack jerk, pause front squat

Kettlebell WOD

– Primal mobility and warmup
– Turkish Getup work focusing on shoulder stability
– Work alternating between 1 handed and 2 handed swings. Presses and lunges for extra sweat

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FCF 2017 PRIDE SHIRTS!

Our 2017 FCF Special Edition Pride Shirts are available for pre-order! We worked on a different edition and even went as far as to tease it, but in the 11th hour had a stroke of retro inspiration and changed it up. We’re pretty damn happy with it!

Pre-order to ensure you get the size, color, & style you want.

Pre-order ends on Sunday, June 4th.

We have T-Shirts, Tanks, Racerbacks, & Crop Tanks available in a variety of colors for $30!

Order here now: https://fcf.sites.zenplanner.com/retail.cfm

Remember that we’ll be walking in the SEATTLE PRIDE PARADE on Sunday, June 25th. Signup sheet to be posted up in the gym soon!
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June is PRIDE Month at FCF

This year we have much of the same as last year planned to celebrate pride!

First off, we’re finalizing a design for adult t-shirts, ladies cut t-shirts, tanks, and possibly more. Preorder will begin next Monday and will close that Friday. We will order more for sale, but those who preorder might have the chance at choosing shirt color.

This year’s #PRIDE shirt prototype. Finalized design and preorders coming next week!

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Secondly, we will again representing Foundation CrossFit at the Seattle Pride Parade on Saturday, June 25th. We hope you can join us in marching because we had a ton of fun last year.

Mark your calendars and keep your eye out on the blog for more details as they come!

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