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Target on Defensive for Removing Some LGBTQ+ Pride Products
Target once distinguished itself as being boldly supportive of the LGBTQ+ community.
Why is Target Pulling Some Pride Merch? Company's Response to Hostile Backlash, Explained
After intense backlash from some shoppers, Target is removing certain items and making other changes to its LGBTQ+ merchandise nationwide ahead of Pride month.
Target Faces 'Second Backlash' after Removing Some Pride-Themed Products
Target faces a second backlash from customers upset by the discount retailer's reaction to aggressive, anti-LGBTQ+ activism, which has also been sweeping through Republican state legislatures.
Target Pulls Some LGBTQ+ Merchandise Ahead of June Pride Month after Threats to Workers
Target is removing certain items from its stores and making other changes to its LGBTQ+ merchandise nationwide ahead of Pride month, after an intense backlash from some customers including violent confrontations with its workers.
Proud Boys Planning Largest Pride Month Disruptions Yet
The Proud Boys are reportedly planning a "take back June" Pride Month disruption through a "straight pride" social media campaign. The group is reportedly planning to rebrand Pride Month as "Proud" month, a celebration of "straight pride" and "Western val
LA Pride Backs Out of Dodgers' Pride Night After Team Snubs Drag Group
The Los Angeles Dodgers made headlines after disinviting the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence from the team's annual Pride Night. Now, LA Pride has decided to disinvite itself from the event.
Skittles Reveals Pride Campaign to Again Feature Designs from Queer Artists
The candy brand has selected five new artists who will be featured on gray versions of the candy bags from May through mid-July.
Why Russell Tovey Wishes He Told Bullies to 'F**k Off'
The "Being Human" actor started collecting artwork at the age of 21 and now even hosts a podcast called "Talk Art."
Grand Marshals Announced for 2023 NYC Pride March
Billy Porter, Yasmin Benoit, AC Dumlao, Hope Giselle and Randolfe "Randy" Wicker will be this year's NYC Pride March Grand Marshals, with Angelica Ross returning as co-host of the broadcast special on ABC-7.
Los Angles Dodgers Cancel Honoring LGBTQ Group on Pride Night
The Los Angeles chapter of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence were to receive the team's Community Hero Award, but they have since been removed from the LA Dodger event lineup.
WVU Head Coach Bob Huggins' Salary Cut By $1M After Anti-Gay Rant
Huggins has also agreed to a three-game suspension and sensitivity training.
West Virginia University Head Basketball Coach Bob Huggins Makes Mea Culpa After Anti-Gay Remarks
West Virginia University men's basketball head coach Bob Huggins issued an apology after going on an anti-gay tirade toward the rival team's fans during an appearance on the "Bill Cunningham Show."
Watch: 'White Lotus' Star Sabrina Impacciatore Addresses Her Gay Icon Status
Sabrina Impacciatore was already a well-known comedic actor and gay icon in Italy, but she stole America's heart in "The White Lotus" Season 2.
Christina Aguilera Headlines NYC Pride's Pride Island
NYC Pride has announced global superstar Christina Aguilera as this year's Pride Island headliner. The LGBTQIA+ dance party and fundraiser takes place at Brooklyn Army Terminal on Sunday, June 25.
Report Shows 1 in 4 High School Students Identify as LGBTQ
The LGBTQ community is growing, according to a new report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Future of Pride Event in Massachusetts Town Still Uncertain
The future of a Pride event that included a drag show in a small Massachusetts town remains up in the air after town officials held another vote on whether to allow the event, then said that their permission is not actually required.
'Blood on Your Hands': Montana Lawmaker's Words Not Unusual
The swift punishment brought down on Zooey Zephyr, a transgender lawmaker in Montana, began over words that others in American politics have used without hesitation or consequence: saying opponents have "blood" on their hands.
South Carolina Teacher Fired for Handing Out International Bear Brotherhood Article
A South Carolina teacher is out of a job after handing out an article to her high school students that was deemed "inappropriate and unapproved content" on Friday.
Greater Palm Springs Pride Announces 2023 'Drag Now. Drag Forever.'
Taking a stand against anti-drag bills and anti-LGBTQ+ extremism, Palm Springs Pride organizers announced the 2023 Pride Week theme is "Drag Now. Drag Forever."
Gay Pride Parade Canceled after Anti-Drag Show Law Passes
Officials in a Florida city have canceled a gay pride parade and restricted other pride events to people 21 years and older in anticipation of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signing a bill meant to keep children out of drag shows.