In this special Pride Month episode of Strawberry Ink, we honor the 49 lives lost and the countless others forever changed on June 12, 2016, when a gunman opened fire inside Pulse — a vibrant LGBTQ+ nightclub in Orlando, Florida.
Omar Mateen’s act of terror wasn’t just an attack on a nightclub. It was an attack on love, safety, freedom, and queer joy. In the early morning hours of what should have been a night of celebration, music, and unity, tragedy struck the heart of a community that had already fought so hard to be seen.
We explore the timeline of the massacre, the harrowing stories of survival and loss, the law enforcement response, and the powerful wave of activism and solidarity that followed. This episode is not only a remembrance — it’s a reminder that Pride began as protest, and it endures as resilience.
🕯️ This one’s for the 49.
🏳️🌈 This one’s for all of us.
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