'Parade', a musical that premiered in 1998, reflects on the tumultuous sociopolitical climate of the '90s, marked by significant strides and painful setbacks for marginalized communities. Commissioned by Harold Prince, it illustrates how societal biases often resurface in times of injustice, drawing parallels to historical events such as the Salem Witch Trials. The narrative, centered on Jewish victimization in early 20th century Georgia, highlights the struggle against scapegoating, providing a poignant commentary on ongoing issues of discrimination and prejudice, amid a backdrop of flawed media narratives of the era.
The '90s were the decade when every Pedro Zamora coming out of the closet was followed by a Matthew Shepard left for dead on a fence.
Most of the decade's popular media either refused to acknowledge inequality or resorted to victim-blaming.
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