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George Takei Sees Gay Pride Beginning in Japan
George Takei said he needed courage and anger to come out as gay and to join the equal rights movement for sexual minorities in the U.S., and he hopes his Japanese counterparts will do the same to make their society more equal.
City Hall Plaza Ready for Pride
The structural safety of Boston’s City Hall Plaza has been in the news this week - the Boston Herald reported that "Weidlinger Associates stated that the structure could collapse at any moment a week before the concerts began."
L.A. Pride: Celebrating 45 Years
The fight for equality that began on New York’s Christopher Street has been commemorated annually on the west coast as L.A. Pride, produced by Christopher Street West. This year’s celebration will take place Friday, June 6 through Sunday, June 8.
Zurich Pride and Discovering Switzerland’s LGBT Culture
Switzlerland’s long tradition of LGBT heritage comes to the forefront at Zurich’s annual Pride celebration.
JD Samson & ACE Hosts "EVERYONE," an International Pride Party
On June 7 in Los Angeles, DJ JD Samson of Le Tigre and MEN fame will lead the charge as Ace Hotel kicks off "EVERYONE," a new international Pride party set to tour London, New York and Palm Springs.
Philly Fight’s 20th Anniversary of AIDS Education Month
As Pride month hits Philadelphia, the AIDS Service organization Philadelphia FIGHT celebrates their 20th anniversary of their AIDS Education Month with a roster of free events through June 29.
Panel on LGBT Rights in India
Boston Pride’s Human Rights and Education Committee and the South Asian Arts Council are hosting a panel to discuss global issues surrounding LGBT rights focusing on South Asia. The panel will discuss and analyze LGBT issues from many perspectives.
Local Entertainers Announced for Boston Pride
Boston Pride announced today that exciting local musical acts will perform at this year’s Boston Pride Festival being held on Saturday, June 14 from noon to 6pm at Boston’s City Hall Plaza.
Salina, Kan. Declares June LGBT Pride Month
Two years after a divisive public referendum led to repealing discrimination protections based on sexual orientation, Salina’s mayor has signed a proclamation declaring June LGBT Pride Month in the city.
"Gay Power to Gay People" Comes to Pride
In conjunction with 2014 Capital Pride festivities, the Rainbow History Project and the Historical Society of Washington will co-host a public panel discussion on the 1970s-era group Gay Liberation Front.
Facebook Gets LGBT Stickers for Pride Month
Facebook adds 28 LGBTQ stickers for its messenger to honor Pride Month.
Airbnb Sponsors SF Pride
Airbnb, the Internet-based lodging sharing company whose name is often associated with San Francisco’s eviction controversy, has joined the city’s LGBT Pride parade and celebration as a major sponsor.
Thousands March in Cyprus’ First Gay Pride Parade
Several thousand people turned out for Cyprus’ first gay pride parade on Saturday, exceeding the expectations of organizers who said the event’s popularity shows that Cypriots are shedding their conservative attitudes.
Key West Pride
Key West Pride, first started in 1978, still goes strong today. This year, the festivities kick off on Wednesday, June 11, ushering in five days of fun and frivolity.
Obama Admin Issues Proclamation for Pride Month: Calls on Congress to Pass ENDA
In the proclamation, President Obama lauded his strides made by the LGBT community under his administration, and called for more action including the passage of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA).
Where Do LGBT Americans Fit Into The Nation’s History
Interior Secretary Sally Jewell will appear Friday at the Stonewall Inn, birthplace of the modern gay rights movement, to announce the National Park Service will begin marking places of significance to the history of LGBT Americans.
Orlando Black Pride Celebrates Diversity and Equality
Serving the LGBTQ community for more than a decade, Orlando Black Pride will take place June 4-8 at the the Stay Sky Suites, the host hotel on International Drive; Pirates Dinner Adventure; Club 369; and other venues in Orlando.
Gay Iraq War Veteran Named Key West Pride Grand Marshal
Gay Iraq war veteran, author and LGBT activist Rob Smith will serve as the Grand Marshal for 2014 Key West Pride during multiple events starting on June 11 and culminating in the Pride Parade on June 15.
Pittsburgh Mayor to Marry Same-Sex Couples at Local PrideFest
The mayor of Pittsburgh has announced plans to officiate marriages for same-sex couples next month following last week’s federal court decision striking down the commonwealth’s gay marriage ban.
Stonewall Activist Storme DeLarverie Dies at 93
Storme DeLarverie, a lesbian activist who took part in the New York Stonewall riots in 1969 that started the gay rights movement in the United States, has died. She was 93.