New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked the start of Pride Month with a Monday post on X, saying one month would not be enough time to recognize what he described as the contributions of “queer and transgender” residents to the city’s history, as reported by Fox News.

June 1 marked the beginning of Pride Month, and Mamdani joined other Democratic officials and the Democratic National Committee in posting statements on X.

“It would take far more than a month to honor the contributions of queer and transgender New Yorkers,” Mamdani wrote.

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The mayor then listed several historical references while arguing that New York City has been shaped by queer and trans residents.

“From the Cercle Hermaphroditos in 1895, the first trans advocacy group in the United States, to the drag balls of the Harlem Renaissance, to the Stonewall uprising, to the Lesbian Herstory Archives, to ACT UP!, founded in 1987 as queer people fought for their lives while the Reagan administration looked away, New York City's history has long been shaped by queer and trans New Yorkers,” he continued.

Mamdani closed the post with a direct message to residents.

“To all our queer and trans neighbors: you deserve a City where you can afford to live safely, openly, and joyfully. Happy Pride, New York City,” he added.

It would take far more than a month to honor the contributions of queer and transgender New Yorkers.

From the Cercle Hermaphroditos in 1895, the first trans advocacy group in the United States, to the drag balls of the Harlem Renaissance, to the Stonewall uprising, to the…— Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@NYCMayor) June 1, 2026

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The post came as Mamdani continues to face scrutiny from critics over his record and public positioning. Fox News noted that Mamdani attended the 2025 New York City Pride March on June 29, 2025, in New York City.

The Democratic National Committee also posted a Pride Month message on X, writing, “Love openly. Live authentically. Happy Pride!”

Other Democratic figures issued similar statements as June began.

Former House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., posted a message referencing San Francisco and broader national celebrations.

“During #PrideMonth we celebrate love, freedom and the courage to live authentically. From San Francisco to communities across our nation, we honor the trailblazers and activists who expanded the promise of equality and pledge to carry on the work they began. Happy #Pride!” Pelosi wrote.

During #PrideMonth we celebrate love, freedom and the courage to live authentically.

From San Francisco to communities across our nation, we honor the trailblazers and activists who expanded the promise of equality and pledge to carry on the work they began.Happy #Pride! pic.twitter.com/DPF6uG1smI— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) June 1, 2026

Former Vice President Kamala Harris also marked the month with a post on X.

“Pride is joy. Pride is courage. Pride is a celebration. And Pride is the ongoing fight to ensure every person can live as their authentic self. This month and every month, we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and all those continuing the fight for equality. Happy Pride!” Harris wrote.

Pride is joy. Pride is courage. Pride is a celebration. And Pride is the ongoing fight to ensure every person can live as their authentic self.

This month and every month, we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and all those continuing the fight for equality.Happy Pride! pic.twitter.com/mF6j7sVAOp— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) June 1, 2026

The messages from Mamdani, the DNC, Pelosi, and Harris came as Democratic leaders continued to highlight Pride Month as part of their public messaging at the start of June.

Mamdani’s post focused heavily on New York City’s history, naming the Cercle Hermaphroditos, Harlem Renaissance drag balls, the Stonewall uprising, the Lesbian Herstory Archives, and ACT UP! as examples of groups and movements he said shaped the city.

His message also tied the issue to affordability and public safety, saying queer and trans New Yorkers deserve a city where they can live “safely, openly, and joyfully.”

The Pride Month posts followed other recent coverage of Mamdani, including criticism from opponents and reports about his decisions as mayor.

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