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Group Behind LA Pride Appoints Black Trans Woman as President

By Kilian Melloy | Sep 3, 2020

Christopher Street West (CSW), which produces the annual LA Pride celebration, has, for the first time, appointed its first Black transgender woman in the role of the organization's president.

Watch: Chicago Couple's Viral Video to Pride Flag Thief

By Kevin Schattenkirk | Aug 17, 2020

A Chicago gay couple has gone viral for a humorous video they made in response to a thief who stole a Pride flag from their porch.

Lesbian Bakers Received Homophobic Pride Cake Order & Responded with Love

By Kevin Schattenkirk | Aug 15, 2020

A Detroit couple who own the bakery Good Cakes and Bakes have spoken up about a recent homophobic cake order received online through their website.

Grindr and UrSafe Apps Team for Safety and Security

By Kevin Schattenkirk | Aug 11, 2020

Geo-locating social networking and gay/bi/queer/trans dating app Grindr has partnered with The UrSafe App in order to increase persona safety measures in LGBTQ+ dating.

Watch: Kenneth Felt Talks About Coming Out at 90

By Kevin Schattenkirk | Jul 27, 2020

Kenneth Felt, 90, explains to BBC why he decided to come out to his daughter late in life.

Watch: Former 'Ex-Gay' Lobbyist Announces Marriage to Man

Jul 23, 2020

Former "ex-gay" leader, who came out in 2015, announces marriage to man.

Don't Miss: 7 Virtual Events from Montreal's Pride Festival

Don't Miss: 7 Virtual Events from Montreal's Pride Festival

By Kevin Schattenkirk | Jul 23, 2020

Just a few of the many virtual events offered for this year's Montreal Pride Festival.

Along with Confederate Flag, Defense Secretary Bans LGBTQ Pride Flag

By Kilian Melloy | Jul 20, 2020

Secretary of Defense Mark Esper found a way to ban the Confederate flag from Armed Forces installations, but his solution also barred displays of the LGBTQ Pride flag.

Mass. Man Assaulted in His Own Yard for Flying LGBTQ Pride Flag

Jul 16, 2020

A man from the Boston suburb of Taunton was attacked in his yard after displaying a LGBTQ Pride flag.

How Shanghai's LGBTQ Community Came Out for Pride Month

Jul 9, 2020

Running between June 13 and 21, the nine-day festival consisted of a job fair, an open day for LGBTQ groups, three panel discussions, a Pride run and a "Rainbow Brunch."

What's the Most Popular LGBTQ+ Movie in Your State?

Jul 9, 2020

In honor of Pride, the jewelry company Shane Co. put together a comprehensive list of what are the most popular LGBTQ movies from state to state.

Two Paris Gay Bars Vandalized with Nazi Graffiti

Jul 8, 2020

Two Paris gay bars were targeted with graffiti of swastikas over the past week.

Celebrate The Unique Woman's Coalition with Big Freedia & Other Black Trans Artists

Jul 7, 2020

The Unique Woman's Coalition announced that it will be holding their virtual fundraiser event Unique Woman's Coalition Community Celebration on July 11 at 3pm PT / 6pm ET. The event will feature musical performances from notable black trans artists.

At Pride March In Paris, Activists Demand Racial Justice Too

Jul 4, 2020

While the French capital's official Pride event was delayed until November to prevent spread of the coronavirus, grassroots groups plan a march through Paris anyway Saturday — led by people of color.

50th Atlanta Pride Celebration to Be Held Virtually

Jul 1, 2020

The Atlanta Pride Committee has announced that the 2020 Pride Festival will not be held in person due to the ongoing pandemic. Instead, the festival will be held as a virtual event.

San Francisco's People's March And Rally : Unite to Fight  :: June 28, 2020

San Francisco's People's March And Rally : Unite to Fight :: June 28, 2020

Jun 30, 2020

SF Pride may have been canceled but community leaders Juanita Moore! and Alex U. Inn planned a march along the original Pride route followed by a rally and a second march to the Castro to show support for the black and brown members of the LGBTQ Community

New Google Doodle Honors Trans Activist Marsha P. Johnson

Jun 30, 2020

If you use Google today (June 30), you'll notice the company's latest doodle honors transgender activist Marsha P. Johnson.

Gabon to Decriminalize Being LGBTQ?

By Kilian Melloy | Jun 30, 2020

The Central African country of Gabon has taken steps toward decriminalizing LGBTQ people.

Alt NYC Pride March Draws Thousands, with Police Clashes, Stabbings and Partying Into the Night

Jun 29, 2020

While Pride may have been cancelled, a group called The Reclaim Pride Coalition held their own Queer Liberation March on Sunday in New York City, drawing a crowd of more than 2,000 who partied on Christopher Street well into the early hours.

In NYC, Marking 50th Anniversary of Pride, No Matter What

By Deepti Hajela | Jun 29, 2020

What is normally an outpouring on the streets of New York City for Pride is going to look a little different this year, thanks to social distancing rules required by the coronavirus.

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