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Pride Parades March on with New Urgency

Pride Parades March on with New Urgency

By Bobby Caina Calvan | Jun 26, 2022

Parades celebrating LGBTQ pride kick off in some of America's biggest cities Sunday amid new fears about the potential erosion of freedoms won through decades of activism.

At Pride, Celebrations Amid a Darker National Environment

At Pride, Celebrations Amid a Darker National Environment

By Deepti Hajela | Jun 24, 2022

LGBTQ Pride commemorations are grappling this year with a national environment of ramped-up legislative and rhetorical battles over sexual orientation and gender identity.

MetaPride Land Brings Pride to the Metaverse

MetaPride Land Brings Pride to the Metaverse

Jun 23, 2022

MetaPride Land, a universally safe-space for the global LGBTQ+ community, will launch later this week in Decentraland, The Sandbox, and Voxels, three of the world's leading metaverse platforms.

WHO Expert Reassures Pride Organizers about Monkeypox

WHO Expert Reassures Pride Organizers about Monkeypox

By Kilian Melloy | Jun 17, 2022

An expert at the World Health Organization has reassured Pride organizers that the monkeypox outbreak is no reason not to go forward with planned events.

Patriot Front Leader Among those Arrested Near Idaho Pride

Patriot Front Leader Among those Arrested Near Idaho Pride

By Lindsay Whitehurst and Sam Metz | Jun 12, 2022

After the arrest of more than two dozen members of a white supremacist group near a northern Idaho Pride event, LGBTQ advocates said polarization and a fraught political climate are putting their community increasingly at risk.

Watch: Is Postmates' 'Bottom-Friendly' Pride Menu A Hit?

Watch: Is Postmates' 'Bottom-Friendly' Pride Menu A Hit?

By Emell Adolphus | Jun 11, 2022

Postmates is setting its Pride campaign apart with sexual innuendo.

To Some Surprise, Youngkin Hosts Series of Pride Events

To Some Surprise, Youngkin Hosts Series of Pride Events

By Sarah Rankin | Jun 10, 2022

Glenn Youngkin became the first Republican in almost a decade to occupy the governor's mansion in this blue-leaning state after defeating former Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe in a costly, high-profile race.

LGBTQ+ Outrage over DeSantis Visit to NYC During Pride Month

LGBTQ+ Outrage over DeSantis Visit to NYC During Pride Month

By Bobby Caina Calvan | Jun 10, 2022

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to appear before a friendly conference of conservative Jewish leaders in New York City on Sunday, despite efforts by gay rights advocates to get the event canceled.

Pride Parade in Tel Aviv Draws Tens of Thousands

Pride Parade in Tel Aviv Draws Tens of Thousands

By Emily Rose | Jun 10, 2022

Tens of thousands of people attended this year's Pride Parade in Tel Aviv on Friday, celebrating the LGBTQ community and calling for equality in the largest annual gathering of its kind in the Middle East.

Cardi B, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, JoJo Siwa, Janelle Monáe, More, Attend W. Hollywood Gay Pride Parade

Cardi B, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, JoJo Siwa, Janelle Monáe, More, Attend W. Hollywood Gay Pride Parade

By Emell Adolphus | Jun 7, 2022

The stars came out to play and celebrate being gay at the West Hollywood Gay Pride Parade in Los Angeles.

Cardinal Pitcher Calls Out Tampa Bay Rays Players for Not Wearing Pride Patches

Cardinal Pitcher Calls Out Tampa Bay Rays Players for Not Wearing Pride Patches

Jun 6, 2022

When the Tampa Bay Rays took the field for Pride Night, not everyone on the team wore Pride patches. Cardinal pitcher Jack Flaherty shot back at five players for their refusal.

Burger King's Pride Whopper Features Two Tops or Two Bottoms... Hamburger Buns, That Is

Burger King's Pride Whopper Features Two Tops or Two Bottoms... Hamburger Buns, That Is

By Kilian Melloy | Jun 6, 2022

Tops and bottoms often pair up; that's as true with hamburgers as it is with humans. But Burger King Austria is mixing it up with a special edition Pride Whopper that features two "top" buns or two "bottom" buns.

World Health Organization: Monkeypox 'Not a Gay Disease,' so Go to Pride

World Health Organization: Monkeypox 'Not a Gay Disease,' so Go to Pride

By Kilian Melloy | Jun 4, 2022

Good news, Pride goers: The World Health Organization has issued a clean bill of health for this summer's celebrations, noting that Monkeypox "is not a gay disease" and should not disrupt your plans.

You're Invited: Celebrate Washington D.C.'s Capital Pride

You're Invited: Celebrate Washington D.C.'s Capital Pride

By Kilian Melloy | May 30, 2022

Capital Pride returns June 10 - 13 with a plethora of events celebrating our out, proud, and patriotic community, including the city's historic Pride Parade. And you're invited!

San Francisco Mayor, LGBTQ+ Cops Boycott Pride Parade

San Francisco Mayor, LGBTQ+ Cops Boycott Pride Parade

By Kilian Melloy | May 27, 2022

San Francisco Pride has decided not to allow police officers to participate in the parade in uniform. LGBTQ+ officers — and the city mayor — responded by announcing they aren't participating at all.

State Farm Isn't There: Insurance Giant Cuts LGBTQ Support after Complaints

State Farm Isn't There: Insurance Giant Cuts LGBTQ Support after Complaints

By Emell Adolphus | May 24, 2022

Insurance company State Farm said Monday that it would dissolve its relationship with The GenderCool Project, an organization that supports transgender and non-binary youth, after facing backlash from some customers.

Grand Marshals Announced for 2022 NYC Pride March

Grand Marshals Announced for 2022 NYC Pride March

May 15, 2022

Ts Madison, Punkie Johnson, Schuyler Bailar, Dominique Morgan, and Chase Strangio will head this year's celebration, with Angelica Ross returning for a second year as co-host.

DNCE to Headline Capital Pride Concert, Also Featuring Willow Pill and 'Drag Race' Star Symone

DNCE to Headline Capital Pride Concert, Also Featuring Willow Pill and 'Drag Race' Star Symone

May 5, 2022

The Capital Pride Alliance is proud to announce that the headliner for the Capital Pride Concert will be the band DNCE with lead singer Joe Jonas, drummer Jack Lawless, and guitarist JinJoo Lee.

Watch: No Parade in Boston this Pride Season

Watch: No Parade in Boston this Pride Season

By Kilian Melloy | May 3, 2022

Boston saw its Pride Parade canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The world is opening up again, but the event will not return to Boston this summer — and not because of COVID.

Exxon Mobil Bans LGBTQ Flags From Company Flagpoles During Pride

Exxon Mobil Bans LGBTQ Flags From Company Flagpoles During Pride

By Emell Adolphus | Apr 26, 2022

The massive oil and gas company Exxon Mobil Corp. has prohibited the use of the LGBTQ-rights flag being flown outside its offices during Pride Month.

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