In this episode of Queer Talk, David Vermeulen shares how Bruges transformed from a city with a history of persecuting LGBTQ+ people into the home of its first Pride celebration. We explore reclaiming history, the importance of authentic allyship, and why Pride must remain rooted in community—not corporate pinkwashing. A powerful conversation about visibility, resilience and building a more inclusive future.

Hasan Kilani, Queer Palestinian activist, writer and consultant on Queer Palestinian Joy and Queer Joy more generally