Damien Nguyen
Damien Nguyen is an activist and board member of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, known for his outspoken views on corporate participation in LGBTQ+ events. He has criticized the commercialization of Mardi Gras, arguing that it often overshadows the event's original roots as a protest against police violence and discrimination. Nguyen represents the activist group Pride in Protest, which advocates for genuine inclusivity and community engagement, challenging what they perceive as 'pinkwashing' by corporations that seek to align with LGBTQ+ causes without a true commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Damien Nguyen is a member of the Pride in Protest group and a Mardi Gras board member.
Fight for the future as parade approaches its 48th year
Australia· 2026-02-21
Damien Nguyen is a board director who expressed his support for the trans community and criticized the board's actions.
Mardi Gras 2026 calls off $2 million party as board tensions flareAustralia· 2026-02-03
Damien Nguyen, a spokesperson for Pride in Protest, criticized corporate participation in Mardi Gras as being about pinkwashing.
Meta and Google opt out of Sydney Mardi Gras amid move away from DEI in US | Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
United Kingdom· 2025-02-20