When I first embarked on my artistic and musical journey, as a young Italian-american woman, born of a full second generation Italian family, Stefani Joanna Angelina Germanotta, I did not yet know the passion and fervor for equality and social justice that would grow inside of me. As I become closer to each an every one of you, through music, dance, art, fashion, and the celebration of our individuality, it has become clear to me that my greater mission is to be a part of the joyous mobilization of the LGBT community around the world. We fight for freedom, We fight for justice, we beckon for compassion, understanding, and above all—we want full equality. Now. I am angry. Like many of your hear today. But shall we transform this Italian square into an Electric Chapel and exorcise our anger, baptize our pain, and stand here strong in the Defense of Love.
For some governments gay rights are not a political or social priority and the principles of non-discrimination are ambiguous. In my own country, the transparency of democracy, similarly, has become crowded and confused by political procedure. I find myself googling and switching from channel to television channel, radio to print, just to reveal an iota of political truth. I want to see the argument, I want to be privy to the conversation, in democracy I am told I have a voice in this discourse. But Although Americans may celebrate gay-pride and peacefully protest, we are shaded by politics, and hidden from legislate processes as they begs to enforce change.
Now lets talk about Europride. Put your paws up. This is not just a party, it is not just a peaceful demonstration. It is the spirit of a basic human right: we are here today to defend love. I want to say thank you to all of the beautiful people assembled here today. I awoke in my luscious Italian silk sheets today, naked, to mashups of paparazzi, judas, born this way, and many others. Thank you for allowing my music to be a part of this joyous day. I was dancing in the shower, wishing I was out here with all of you. To the organizers of Euro pride the leaders of the FRA who fight every day for the rights of the LGBT citizens across the European union, Thank You. Bravo! To the mayor of Rome Gianni Alemanno, thank you for your note, and to his administration and the Parliament of Italy we all thank you for coordinating and supporting this amazing celebration, please continue to protect this beautiful crowd. I am honored to be here. And additionally a warm thank to Donatella Versace for making all my gay Italian dreams come true. Today I wear only Archive, by the legendary Gianni Versace.
I look out into the crowed, a plethora of European citizens aligned, knowing first hand that some of your governments, still block the basic freedom of assembly. Celebrations such as this one are still illegal.
As I’ve traveled the world, meeting, kissing, touching, and celebrating with all of you. It is your bravery and courage that now inspires my own. The stories of young soldiers, homeless LGBT youth, anti-gay violence, and effect that the denial of gay marriage has had on real families worldwide—these are stories that must be told. These are the stories that will change the world. These are the stories that speak out in the defense of LOVE. We are here because we are no less valuable. We are here to proclaim our strength, our steadfastness, and our intelligence—we will not be treated as any less than human.
On the night of June 27th 1969 in the heart of my home, manhattans west village, the gay rights movement was born. We stood together on that night the same as we are standing here today in solidarity for change. But today we stand with peaceful flags, hope for togetherness, and our priority, though simple as it may sound—is to defend AND HONOR LOVE. We stand together today to demand and to defend basic human rights, full equality and an end to intolerance and discrimination. We have come far from the days of stonewall but despite the political advances made in terms of our rights and visibility for LGBT people, sadly the truth and the fact is homophobia and anti gay violence and bullying are alive and real.
I have spoken out worldwide, repeatedly and viciously about these issues. I am often questioned: why so much gay-speak? How gay are YOU Lady Gaga? Why is this subject so important?
“I am a child of diversity, I am one with my generation. I feel a moral obligation as a woman, or a man, to exercise my revolutionary potential and make the world a better place. And on a GAY scale of 1 - 10, I’m a Judy Garland fucking 42.
I am aware that many countries and governments worldwide still restrict their citizens from reading about LGBT issues and challenges, placing censorships on their respective medias, and it is my profuse belief that these powerful stories are what will bridge the gap of human commonality. We’ve all got the same DNA, we were just Born This Way. The block of LGBT Stories and information is precisely what perpetuates hate and discrimination, as it limits the publics ability to perceive of the tremendous effect inequality has on my generation and generation to come. Suicide. Self-Loathing. Isolation. Inability to find work or integrate based on fear. Today, here we stand up and we speak out against those governments.
I would like to name a few. Lithuania, Russia, Poland, we stand up for Budapest, Lebanon, and Middle Eastern Countries. We ask you to facilitate our dream of equality, help us to stand together peacefully, and not divide us. I am aware and respectful of religious histories and books, and I am compassionate towards young people and families who sacredly honor their lineage. I am not asking you to renounce your beliefs. I am asking you simply to acknowledge the change—modern social issues are serious and the laws that confine them have a larger overarching effect on humanity. The precedent set by the government is influential, and that is why we are here. Because it regards that some of us, LGBT’s, may never have an equal seat at the table. For the 15 yr old in school who struggles with identity, what do they have to look up to? Where is there wedding day? Where does the dream of their potential end? Rome, How can we transform the oppression of the past, into the liberation of the future. How can we give birth to new equal, and international ideology. Let us come together and synthesize our histories into the NOW. Let us be revolutionaries for love, and use our human powers to save lives and encourage unity.
Thank you.
Sarebbe tutto da quotare.
CITAZIONE
For the 15 yr old in school who struggles with identity, what do they have to look up to?
E io ho pianto.
CITAZIONE
And on a GAY scale of 1 - 10, I’m a Judy Garland fucking 42.
E io sono morta.
Io sono senza parole.
Doveva fare una canzone e ne ha fatte due.Amatela solo per questo.
Vabeh,ma poi,quando s'è tolta il vestito?E il piano lasciamo stare,che quando si mette a suonare è Dio sceso in terra.
Il discorso è stato bellissimo,è divertente e ironica,è riuscita a farmi ridere anche trattando un argomento così serio.Quando ha detto del Judy Garland fucking 42 sono morta,ma il top è stato quando ha parlato dei ragazzi gay che hanno 15 anni,giovani,ma che non vedono futuro.Questa è una opinione personale,ma mi ha toccato così tanto.Mi sono messa a piangere,perchè sono stata così fiera di lei,di tutti quelli che erano lì,della gente che cantava con lei,delle sue parole,della speranza che ha dato a tutti.EOG è stata perfetta,soprattutto perchè era un vero e proprio coro,non solo lei che cantava e basta.
Oltre al fatto che è stata un confettino,dolcissima;era bellissima,e il ringraziamento a Donatella Versace ha fatto tanto "booklet di The Fame".Adorabile quando ha parlato delle origini italiane,e ha pronunciato il suo nome intero in italiano.
