Maya Angelou once observed that, "You can't really know where you're going until you know where you have been." Those prescient words capture the focus of the presentation, The LGBTQ Journey, as offered by Vinny Stoppia. On the occasion of celebrating LGBTQ Pride in our valley, let us reflect on the painful struggles for equality that we have endured, the valiant gains that we have achieved, and the fearless courage we project to guarantee our permanent place in a world that embraces everyone.