The Future of LGBTQIA+ Allyship: Moving Beyond Performative Support

As LGBTQIA+ communities grow increasingly frustrated with performative allyship, many are calling for real action instead of symbolic social media support. This article explores why visibility alone is no longer enough, examining criticism surrounding Bart Stals’ Pride post, the neglected state of Diest’s Rainbow Bridge, and how minimising anti-LGBTQIA+ hostility contributes to a wider culture of harm.