LANI KA'AHUMANU founding member Bay Area Bisexual Network at 1993 March on Washington for lesbian,gay & bi equal rights & liberation 4/25/93 Bisexual pride speaks to the truth of behavior and identity. No simple either/or divisions. Ambiguous, subversive--bisexual pride challenges both the heterosexual and the homosexual assumptions. Society is based on the denial of diversity, on the deni al of complexity, like multiculturalism, mixed heritage and biracial relationships, both the bisexual and transgender movements expose & politicize the middle ground. Each show there is no separation, that each and every one of us is part of a fluid soc ial, sexual & gender dynamic. Remember today, remember we are family, and like a large extended family we don't always agree, don't always see eye to eye. However, as a family under attack, we must recognize the importance of what each and every one of use brings to this moment. There is strength in our numbers and our diversity. Our visibility is a sign of revolt. Recognition of bisexual orientation and transgender issues presents a challenge to assumptions not previously explored within the polit ics of gay liberation. What will it take for the gayristocracy to realize that bisexuals, lesbians, transgender and gay people are in this together? And together we will move the agenda forward. But this will not happen until public recognition of our common issues is made. Until a sincere effort to confront bi-phobia and trans-phobia is made by the established lesbian and gay leadership in this country. Who gains when we ostracize whole parts of our family? ...I want to challenge all those lesbian and gay leaders who have come out to me privately as bisexuals to take the next step and come out now! What is the sexual liberation movement about if not about the freedom to love whom we choose? I want to enco urage bisexuals in the lesbian, gay and heterosexual communities to take Pride. Take Pride in who you are and come out now.