First Atlanta Pride Committee, 1971
Intro
The year is 1970, and the LGBTQ+ rights movement is still in its nascent stages in many parts of the United States, especially in the South. Following the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York, a wave of activism has begun to spread across the country, but there are significant regional differences in how LGBTQ+ issues are viewed. The tensions between more liberal, urban centers and conservative, rural areas are palpable, especially in the Deep South. Throughout the committee, delegates will be presented with crisis updates that introduce new challenges, such as increased opposition from local authorities, clashes with conservative groups, or internal tensions between different factions within the LGBTQ+ community.
In this specialized committee, delegates will assume the roles of key individuals involved in the planning of the first-ever Atlanta Pride event, which is set to take place in 1970. Delegates will represent LGBTQ+ activists, community leaders, city officials, among others. The committee will use traditional and non-traditional procedures. Instead of simply drafting resolutions, delegates will need to write documents and directives—specific, actionable responses to crises and issues that arise. These mechanisms may include media strategies, alliances with local political figures, funding methods, security measures, and more.
Background Guide
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