Gays Against Guns marks one decade since Pulse

Gays Against Guns, which holds an annual event to remember the 49 people who were killed in 2016 at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, gathered at the LGBT Center on June 12 to mark 10 years since that tragedy. Gays Against Guns’ Human Beings — individuals who represent those who were killed by gun … Read More

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Jun 17, 2026 - 20:00
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Gays Against Guns marks one decade since Pulse
Gays Against Guns, which holds an annual event to remember the 49 people who were killed in 2016 at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, gathered at the LGBT Center on June 12 to mark 10 years since that tragedy. Gays Against Guns' Human Beings — individuals who represent those who were killed by gun violence — were on hand at the event, along with local elected officials, advocates, local community members, celebrities, and family members of those who died at Pulse. There was also a performance by the Resistance Revival Chorus. A separate 10-year Pulse remembrance was held in Provincetown, Massachusetts. It was organized by Michelle Axelson and Gays Against Guns NYC. See some photos of both events below, starting with the one in New York.

The LGBT Center in NYC [caption id="attachment_63633" align="aligncenter" width="700"]Organizers Ti Cersley and Joshua Tjaden. Organizers Ti Cersley and Joshua Tjaden.Donna Aceto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_63631" align="aligncenter" width="700"]Actor Wilson Cruz’s cousin was killed protecting her son at Pulse. Actor Wilson Cruz’s cousin was killed protecting her son at Pulse.Donna Aceto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_63632" align="aligncenter" width="700"]Preparing for the Human Beings. Preparing for the Human Beings.Donna Aceto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_63634" align="aligncenter" width="700"]Taylor Brown, the director of the Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs. Taylor Brown, the director of the Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.Donna Aceto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_63635" align="aligncenter" width="700"]A message from Attorney General Letitia James. A message from Attorney General Letitia James.Donna Aceto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_63636" align="aligncenter" width="700"]Founders John Grauweiler and “Mother GAG” Kevin Hertzog. Founders John Grauweiler and “Mother GAG” Kevin Hertzog.Donna Aceto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_63638" align="aligncenter" width="700"]Kiki Ball-Change. Kiki Ball-Change.Donna Aceto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_63639" align="aligncenter" width="700"]Gays Against Guns' Human Beings. Gays Against Guns' Human Beings.Donna Aceto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_63640" align="aligncenter" width="700"]Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal. Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal.Donna Aceto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_63641" align="aligncenter" width="700"]Gays Against Guns' Erene Mastrangeli performs an original anti-gun song. Gays Against Guns' Erene Mastrangeli performs an original anti-gun song.Donna Aceto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_63643" align="aligncenter" width="700"]Gays Against Guns president Jay W. Walker. Gays Against Guns president Jay W. Walker.Donna Aceto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_63642" align="aligncenter" width="700"]An emotional evening. An emotional evening.Donna Aceto[/caption]

Provincetown, Massachusetts [caption id="attachment_63684" align="aligncenter" width="700"]A gathering in Provincetown to mark 10 years since Pulse. A gathering in Provincetown to mark 10 years since Pulse.Susan Ryan[/caption] [caption id="attachment_63687" align="aligncenter" width="490"]Michelle Axelson delvers remarks. Michelle Axelson delvers remarks.Susan Ryan[/caption]

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