Billy Porter wants to remind young people that Pride is "not just a party".
Billy Porter wants young people to know that Pride is not just about partying
The 54-year-old Broadway star is adamant that whilst he still believes in the idea if "partying" for gay people, he urged the generation coming up behind them that they need to take an interest in politics in order to make sure things stay as they are.
He told Us Weekly: "Pride is a protest. It’s time for the elders to remind the kids that this is protest. It’s not just a party. Trust me, I believe in the party. You have to. Yes and Yes. And [also] contacting your local representatives [and] getting involved in local government. Vote b*****!"
The former 'Pose' actor claimed that his community are the "change" that is needed in the world and that he and several others are just "waiting" to be a part of the space as he mentioned the Bros organisation, which is dedicated to empowering men's friendships.
He said: "Bros is an organization that stands in the gap for young people, underprivileged, BIPOC folks, black and brown folks. And we’re in a space right now where we are the change that we must be. We are the change that we’re waiting for and it’s wonderful to be in this space and be reminded of that."
The Emmy Award-winning star recently insisted while starring in the movie 'Our Son' that he was "tired" of coming out stories and hinted that the way forward within the world was to discuss what happens to a person after they disclose their sexuality.
He told Sky News: "To have it be about humans - not a heterosexual, not a homosexual - but the breakdown of a human marriage, was really important to me.
"Because as a 54-year-old black, out, queer - whatever you want to call it - gay man, who's been in the business for over 30 years, I've been watching 'coming out stories' for 30 years.
"I am tired of them. We got that story. Let's now talk about what happens after coming out!"