Every year, San Diego Pride accepts nominations from the community for the annual presentations of the Spirit of Stonewall Awards. The awards recognize individuals who contribute significantly to the LGBTQ community through their leadership, activism, and fundraising efforts. Community Service: An individual who is recognized as an up-and-coming leader within the community or whose contribution to the community in the past year was of particular significance. Our 2020 Spirit of Stonewall Community Service award goes to Damon J. Shearer. Introduction: Damon J. Shearer has never considered himself an activist, despite his many accomplishments. He was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and his journey in civil engagement and activism began when he was a participant in the Detroit Summer Youth Program. Under the tutelage of the late civil rights leader Grace Lee Boggs, Damon learned that everyone has the power to be an agent for change, even with the smallest of actions. Damon took this lesson with him into adulthood. Like many others, Damon joined the San Diego Black LGBTQ Coalition in search of a connection with other Queer Black folks. In 2018, Damon was elected president of the coalition, and this year marks his second term in that office. Under his leadership, the San Diego Black LGBTQ Coalition has flourished into a hub for Queer Black life in San Diego and a fierce advocate for the Black LGBTQIA+ community.