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A Nun Commends Dodgers' Handling of Pride Night Controversy; Some Archbishops Call it Blasphemy

A Nun Commends Dodgers' Handling of Pride Night Controversy; Some Archbishops Call it Blasphemy

By David Crary | Jun 16, 2023

The Dodgers have been holding Pride Nights for 10 years, but this year's edition — taking place Friday night — became entangled last month in a high-profile controversy.

Midwest Small Town's Pride Festival Attracts Thousands who Reject Far-Right Local Politics

Midwest Small Town's Pride Festival Attracts Thousands who Reject Far-Right Local Politics

By Joey Cappelletti | Jun 14, 2023

Shawn Duncan and her wife, Betty, moved to Grand Haven 14 years ago, but kept their relationship hidden for most of that time fearing a backlash in the small city in a traditionally conservative part of Michigan.

Starbucks Denies Claims that it's Banning Pride Displays but Union Organizers are Skeptical

Starbucks Denies Claims that it's Banning Pride Displays but Union Organizers are Skeptical

By Dee-Ann Durbin | Jun 14, 2023

Starbucks is denying union organizers' claims that it is banning Pride displays in its U.S. stores in the wake of Target and other brands experiencing a backlash.

Kansas Pride Grand Marshall, Mr. Gay America Aniseto Herrera-Lyell is on a Mission

Kansas Pride Grand Marshall, Mr. Gay America Aniseto Herrera-Lyell is on a Mission

Jun 11, 2023

As Grand Marshall of Kansas City's 2023 Pride Parade and 2022 Mr. Gay America, Aniseto Herrera-Lyell is using his public persona to promote queer rights in an increasingly confrontational America.

San Antonio Pride River Parade :: June 10, 2023

San Antonio Pride River Parade :: June 10, 2023

Jun 11, 2023

San Antonio, Texas proudly hosted its second annual Pride River Parade, with two unique showings displaying a rainbow of representation, one at the Downtown Reach of the San Antonio River Walk and the other along the River Walk Museum Reach.

Biden Marks LGBTQ+ Pride Month with Celebration on White House South Lawn

By Aamer Madhani | Jun 11, 2023

President Joe Biden welcomed hundreds to the White House on Saturday for a Pride Month celebration showing LGBTQ+ people his administration has their back at a time of discriminatory legislation.

Pride Back in Boston as Parade Returns after Quarrel over Inclusivity

By Steve LeBlanc | Jun 10, 2023

The biggest Pride parade in New England returns to Boston after a three-year hiatus Saturday, with a fresh focus on social justice and inclusion rather than corporate backing.

Boston Pride Is Back, But with a Difference

Boston Pride Is Back, But with a Difference

By Emell Adolphus | Jun 10, 2023

After a three-year hiatus, and a change of organizers, the Pride event is ready to come out again as a community-centered celebration.

Google Honors 'Godfather of Voguing' Willi Ninja with Google Doodle

By Emell Adolphus | Jun 9, 2023

Ninja, who was featured in the documentary "Paris is Burning," rose to fame in the 1980s and 1990s.

Justin Bieber's Dad, Jeremy, Attempts to Clarify Homophobic Comments with More Homophobic Comments

By Emell Adolphus | Jun 9, 2023

The father of the Biebs claims that he is being misunderstood.

Biden Condemns Wave of State Legislation Restricting LGBTQ+ Rights, Says 'These are Our Kids'

Biden Condemns Wave of State Legislation Restricting LGBTQ+ Rights, Says 'These are Our Kids'

By Darlene Superville | Jun 9, 2023

President Biden condemned a wave of "cruel" and "callous" state laws curbing the rights, visibility and health care access of LGBTQ+ people, especially children, leaving them feeling under attack like never before and the White House with limited options.

Tens of Thousands Join Tel Aviv Pride Parade, Celebrating Gains and Wary of Israeli Government

Tens of Thousands Join Tel Aviv Pride Parade, Celebrating Gains and Wary of Israeli Government

By Moshe Edri | Jun 9, 2023

Tens of thousands of people on Thursday marched in Tel Aviv's Pride parade — an annual celebration that turns the city's seaside promenade into a boisterous festival of rainbow flags, pounding music and colorful costumes.

Snookie Lanore, Amorphous, Devan Ibizia, and More Take the Stage at NYC Pride's Youth Pride

Jun 9, 2023

NYC Pride announces our sixth Youth Pride, which features performances by Snookie Lanore, Amorphous, Devan Ibizia, Blue Man Group, and more.

Anti-Gay Graffiti Sprayed on LGBTQ-Friendly Church in Boston

By Emell Adolphus | Jun 8, 2023

The First Baptist Church on Centre Street in Boston's Jamaica Plain neighborhood was reportedly sprayed in the early hours on Thursday.

Biden Invites Thousands of LGBTQ+ Individuals to Pride Month Celebration

Biden Invites Thousands of LGBTQ+ Individuals to Pride Month Celebration

Jun 8, 2023

President Joe Biden has invited thousands of LGBTQ+ individuals to celebrate Pride Month on Thursday in a high-profile show of support at a time when the community feels under attack like never before.

First Openly Gay HBCU Football Player Byron Perkins Reveals New Boyfriend

By Emell Adolphus | Jun 8, 2023

Byron Perkins is out and proud, and now he is ready to introduce the world to his boyfriend.

Protesters Brawl as Southern California School District Decides Whether to Recognize Pride Month

Protesters Brawl as Southern California School District Decides Whether to Recognize Pride Month

Jun 7, 2023

Protesters briefly scuffled and punches flew Tuesday as a Southern California school district decided whether to recognize June as Pride month.

LGBTQ+ Pride Flags at VA Facilities in Mississippi Draw GOP Criticism, Protests

LGBTQ+ Pride Flags at VA Facilities in Mississippi Draw GOP Criticism, Protests

By Emily Wagster Pettus | Jun 7, 2023

All the Republicans in Mississippi's congressional delegation are demanding that the Veterans Administration remove an LGBTQ+ Pride flag from the Biloxi National Cemetery, and some residents are protesting a Pride flag at a VA hospital.

Pride Becomes Minefield for Big Companies, but Many Continue Support

Pride Becomes Minefield for Big Companies, but Many Continue Support

By Dee-Ann Durbin and Anne D'Innocenzio | Jun 5, 2023

Many big companies, including Target and Bud Light's parent, are still backing Pride events in June despite the minefield that the monthlong celebration has become for some of them.

Now You See It... Navy Retreats from Pride Social Media Posts

Now You See It... Navy Retreats from Pride Social Media Posts

Jun 4, 2023

Now you see it, now you don't. Such is the mixed message from social media posts from the US Navy concerning Pride.

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