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Cafe Pride Welcomes LGBT Youth
Harassment, depression, substance abuse, homelessness and suicide. These are just a few of the myriad issues that often face LGBTQ youth, initiating a vicious cycle that leaves some feeling short on options and short on hope. In recognition of the unique needs of LGBT youth, a group of Lake View churches decided to do something to break the cycle: They created Cafe Pride. Originally focused on small group discussions and support, the program has evolved from its creation in the late ‘90s into a weekly safe social space for 16- to 24-year-old queer youth and their allies, held from 8 p.m. to midnight on Fridays. The program is hosted by the Lake View Presbyterian Church to provide a safe haven to youth, many of whom admittedly lack positive past experiences with religion.
Under Obama: "LGBT Change is Coming" -- Or Is It?
With just over a month to go until President-Elect Barack Obama’s inauguration, many leaders in the LGBT community wonder whether campaign pronouncements for change will see a life beyond rhetoric, particularly following the Obama’s selection Wednesday of an anti-gay evangelical, Rev. Rick Warren, to deliver his inauguration’s invocation.
Prop 8: Notes from the Protest
This past Saturday, something incredible happened in Chicago and around the globe, the true magnitude of which I doubt our community will fully comprehend for years to come. With demonstrators assembled in nearly every state across the U.S. and in several countries worldwide, the LGBT community made its opinion on California’s passage of the anti-gay marriage Proposition 8 echo throughout the land. The effort was miraculous, and not just for the fact that millions of people turned out to hit the streets. In just over a week, the creators of JoinTheImpact.com were able to galvanize our community by utilizing social networking web tools and building a massive grassroots action that the organizers of our movement’s Stonewall days could never have imagined.
Pride parade a success in every way - except one
The 25th annual Alan Ross Texas Freedom Parade was a success by every measure - except one, the bottom line.
2009 Dyke March talks already begin
Discussion about where the 2009 Dyke March, held in the summer the day before the annual Pride Parade, has already begun.
Memories fade, apathy grows...who will tell our story?
In honor of Gay History month we need to tell the story of our birth as a community, and remember those upon whose shoulders we stand as we continue to fulfill our dreams and our destiny.
Dallas Gay Pride @ Night :: September 19-21, 2008
Breaking all prior attendance records, Dallas Gay Pride weekend was truly something to truly be proud of. Erasure’s Andy Bell kicked off the festivities by entertaining the masses at S4 - but all the bars were bursting at the seams with mixed crowds celebrating Pride weekend. EDGE caught photos from Gay Bingo in the Rose Room, plus Woody’s, Mickey’s, Sue Ellen’s, Alexanders, The Round Up Saloon, J.R’s - and even the overflow in the street. Here are the pics!
Dallas Gay Pride Festival :: September 21, 2008
The Dallas gay pride parade - with cheering crowds following - ended its march at Lee Park, where the party rocked on to the music of Anton Shaw. Want to relive the fun? Check out the photos on EDGE!
Dallas Gay Pride Parade 2008 :: September 21, 2008
The Annual Alan Ross Texas Freedom Parade marched down Cedar Springs Road under sunny skies and to the cheer of thousands of onlookers Sunday afternoon - and of course EDGE was there to photograph all the fun. Want to relive Dallas gay pride? Here’s our online photo album!
Worcester Pride 2008
Worcester Pride was this past weekend with the Parade and Block Party on Saturday. The fun continued into the night at the clubs. EDGE was there... here are the pics!
We’re Everywhere
Chicago is well known for its two vibrant LGBTQ neighborhoods, Boystown and Andersonville, but increasingly LGBTQ people are letting it be known that they live in, and are constructive players in, all parts of the city. And these days flying the rainbow flag doesn’t stop at the big bad city’s borders. Fairly quietly, LGBTQ organizations have sprouted in suburbs all around the city.
Europride Parade 2008 :: August 2, 2008
The colorful parade wended its way through Shockholm, originating in Humleg?rden and concluding at Tantolunden on S?dermalm. Along the way, we took photographs of the street party - check them out!
Queens Pride 2008
OK, we’re a bit late with these photos (which basically means we just discovered them in our vault) - but we just had to post them anyway. The Queens Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Pride celebration was a blast... here are the pics (at last)!
EuroPride 08 :: Day Five
EDGE’s Senior Editor Jason Salzenstein, has been in Stockholm, Sweden for the past week checking out and reporting back on the events making up- and surrounding- EuroPride 08. Today is his last full day in the city, and he’s showing no signs of slowing down! On the agenda is a beautiful castle, a ship that didn’t really float, and a small slew of fabulous hotels perfect for EDGE readers. Check it out...
EuroPride 08 :: Day Four
It’s day four of EuroPride 08 in Stockholm, Sweden, and EDGE Senior Editor Jason Salzenstein has been on the ground taking in the sights, sounds, and flavors of the city. Today’s big event is the Pride parade, but that’s not all he’s got on his schedule; he’ll also be checking out a museum, a hotel, and the official closing party... with Martha Wash! Check it out...
EuroPride 2008 Scenes :: Volume I
EDGE is at Europride 2008 - and our photographers are capturing the beauty of Stockholm... both in the city’s scenery and at the Pride parties. Here’s Volume I of our photo albums!
EuroPride 08 :: Day Three
It’s day three of EuroPride in Stockholm, Sweden, and EDGE has the exclusive online coverage of EuroPride in the U.S. Senior Editor Jason Salzenstein is going to all the hot parties, checking out the events, and exploring the town to scout out the best places to eat, sleep, and have fun. Today was another busy day, with trips to a spa, two museums, another great restaurant, and of course a party- this one for Mr. Gay Sweden! Check it out...
EuroPride 08 :: Day Two
Looking for coverage of EuroPride 2008? We’ve got it! If you’re looking for official coverage of EuroPride online, you’ve come to the right place- EDGE has access to the fun and festivities taking place this week at EuroPride in Stockholm. Our Senior Editor of Style & Travel- Jason Salzenstein- is bringing readers exclusive updates on everything that’s goin on in this Scandinavian hotspot. Today was a busy day, tonight was a bit crazy, and tomorrow promises to be even better! Check it out!
EuroPride 08 :: Day One
Looking for coverage of EuroPride 2008? We’ve got it! EDGE is the only online publication in the U.S. with official access to the fun and festivities in Stockholm this week, and Jason Salzenstein- our Senior Editor Style & Travel- is bringing EDGE readers daily updates on the goings on in this Scandinavian hotspot. Check out his complete coverage of day one...
Chi G/L Hall Nominations Extended
The 2008 deadline to nominate individuals and organizations for induction into the Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame has been extended to August 12.