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Harvard group seeks degrees for expelled gays with Gaga’s help
Students & faculty at Harvard University are calling on the school to award posthumous degrees to 7 students expelled nearly a century ago for being gay or perceived as gay, & they’re timing a rally for their cause to coincide with a visit by Lady Gaga.
Come Out With Pride :: November 13, 2011
Mayor Buddy Dyer spoke to the thousands of parade attendees welcoming them to Orlando’s Gay Pride event. Grand Marshall Jonathan Lovitz from LOGO TV rode on the Wells Fargo horse-drawn Coach, VIP Ticket holders were treated to food by Darden Restaurants "Bahama Breeze" Restaurant serving freshly made paella, tortilla chips, salsa, salads, open bar, and desserts. Entertainment by DJ Nick at the Disney Amphitheatre, floats by Parliament House, Revolution, Recko’s, Darden Restaurant Group, Pulse Nighclub, Al and Chuck Travel, and groups such as PFLAG from five counties, Studio Out [the Universal Orlando GLBT Organization], PRIDE Disney’s GLBT Organization, Gay-Straight Alliances from UCF, Rollins College, Valencia Community College, Orlando Fringe Festival and many more, all made for a fantastic event. EDGE has the photos.
Palm Springs After-Pride Parties :: November 6, 2011
Once the Gay Pride Parade wrapped up, the crowds moved to Palm Springs’ Arenas Road, where they packed Spurline, Rainbow Bar & Grill, Hunters, and Streetbar. Check out the photos!
Palm Springs Gay Pride Parade :: November 6, 2011
The weather was cool, but that didn’t even make a dent in the joy of the annual Gay Pride parade in Palm Springs this weekend. EDGE was on the scene!
Broadway in Drag! :: November 4, 2011
Palm Canyon Theatre’s Gay Pride drag pageant was a star-studded affair... Ashley Araya Sparks won the big tiara, but with a bevy of fabulous drag queens, song and dance performances, and Jimmy James rocking the house, Palm Springs was the clear winner.
Palm Springs Gay Pride Festival :: November 5, 2011
Set on the former spring training grounds of the California Angels, the Palm Springs Gay Pride Festival is a huge, two-day affair with music, dancing, vendors and booths featuring LGBT friendly companies. EDGE was on the scene!
Palm Springs Gay Pride Block Party @ Arenas Road :: November 5, 2011
Featuring performances by Raja Gemini, Lady Tigra and Simon Curtis, the Arenas Road block party was a wild affair, hosted by Billy Francesca and DJ*B. Check out the pics!
Martha Wash After Pride Concert @ Parliament House :: October 9, 2011
There were over 1000 people from the gay community that turned out despite continuous rain and strong winds to enjoy a great concert with Martha Wash. Special guest DJ Oren Nizari from Miami kept the music playing for a fun filled time!
Gay Pride Continues Into Autumn
While cities in colder climates had their Pride events in the late Spring and through the Summer, warmer regions are still celebrating, allowing the Pride season to extend into the Autumn.
Miss Florida F.I. Legends Event @ Mister Sisters :: October 9, 2011
Despite pouring rain and strong winds, the gay community showed up in droves for the Miss Florida F.I. Legends Event hosted by The Minxx and Alicia Masrkstone. Former Miss Florida F.I. Legends including, Esme Russell, Bobbi Lake, Heather Fontaine, Dana Douglas, Tiffany Arieagus, and Tasha Long were there to help make this a great event.
Miss Pride Orlando 2011 @ The Abbey :: October 5, 2011
The Abbey was host for the 2011 Miss Pride Orlando. All seven contestants did a beautiful job, with last year’s winner Alana T. Michaels presenting the crown to this year’s winner Kiana Sante. Judges included Bob Taylor, Rachel Summer, Axel Infiniti, and Delores Van Cartier [Miss Florida USA at Large]
Diamond Divas PRIDE Extravaganza @ Sun on the Beach :: October 6, 2011
Diamond Divas PRIDE Extravaganza was held at Sun on the Beach with MC and hostess Avalon Infiniti. Check out the pics.
Come Out With Pride @ The Abbey :: October 6, 2011
’Out is the new in’ was the theme for the opening ceremonies, ribbon cutting and fashion show at the Abbey. The beautiful fashion show was a collaboration between Macy’s and IADT [Int’l Academy of Design and Technology]. Judges included the LOGO Channel’s Jonathan D. Lovitz and Miss Pride Orlando 2011, Kiana Sante. Guests enjoyed a private VIP seating section and a private VIP cocktail reception along with a silent auction.
Hudson Pride Festival 2011 In Jersey City :: October 9, 2011
The annual Hudson Pride LGBT festival started eleven years ago in downtown Jersey City. This year the theme was "Do Ask Do TEll!" This event, rescheduled from August because of Hurricane Irene, attracted hundreds of cheering spectators who came to enjoy the great performances,to be proud of who they are, and to support the repeal of the U.S. policy on homosexual, bisexual and transgender people serving in the military.
40 Detained During Moscow Gay Rights Rally
Russian police say they have detained dozens of anti-gay protesters and gay rights activists during a gay pride rally in central Moscow.
Gay Pride March Banned in Serbia
Serbian authorities have banned a gay pride march and an anti-gay protest planned in the nation’s capital this weekend to avoid violence.
Martha Wash Headlines Richmond’s PrideFest
Martha Wash headlined the annual PrideFest in Richmond, Va., on Saturday, Sept. 24.
Serb Pride May Get Violent, Police Warn
The chief of Serbia’s police said that Pride organizers ought to reconsider putting on the event, scheduled for the coming weekend, a Sept. 29 Associated Press story said.
Richmond VA PrideFest 2011 :: September 24, 2011
Hundreds of gays and their family members and allies, gathered in Virginia’s capital city of Richmond for PrideFest 2011. Among the featured entertainers were Washington DC based singer Tom Goss and internationally celebrated singer Martha Wash of "It’s Raining Men" fame. EDGE was there to enjoy some southern LGBT hospitality and capture photos of the festivities.
Taylor Dayne Headlines Delaware Pride
Grammy-nominated singer Taylor Dayne headlined the 15th annual Delaware Pride in Rehoboth Beach on Saturday, Sept. 17, but torrential rains and gusty winds forced organizers to end the annual festival early.