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NYC Queer Liberation March :: June 28, 2020
The NYC Queer Liberation March for Black Lives and Against Police Brutality, took place on the last Sunday in June traveling from Foley Square to Washington Square Park.
Watch: 'Hairspray' Star Nikki Blonsky Comes Out as Gay in TikTok Vid Soundtracked by Diana Ross
Nikki Blonsky from the movie "Hairspray" came out as gay in a TikTok video with a little help from Diana Ross.
Chicago Pride March :: June 28, 2020
Pride Without Prejudice/Reclaim Pride March kicked off at the Belmont Red Line el station in Chicago. Speakers included Antonio Gutierrez, Russia Brown and Samer Owaida, among others.
Win Mixter's Bus Posters Celebrate 50 Years of Pride
Whether you're planning to participate in the June 28 march or watch online events, a stroll or ride up or down Market Street is worthwhile to take in artist Win Mixter's bold series of Pride history works at multiple bus stops.
Taiwan Holds LGBT Pride Parade Despite Coronavirus
The Taiwanese capital held its annual LGBT pride parade on Sunday, making it one of the few places in the world to proceed with such an event in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
Katie Perry, Taylor Swift, Others Support Pride Lives' Virtual Stonewall Day
Pride Live, a social advocacy and community engagement organization for the LGBTQ community, held its third annual Stonewall Day, with pop star and presidents joining in.
Watch: Spanish Doctor, COVID-19 Survivor Named New Mr. Gay World
Spanish doctor Fran Alvarado was named Mr. Gay World, it was announced in a video today, the BBC reports.
Global Pride 2020 Features 100+ Performers, Host Todrick Hall
Pride organizations of the world will celebrate Global Pride 2020. Todrick Hall will host the June 27 24-hour livestream Pride event featuring Adam Lambert, Pussy Riot, Big Freedia, Village People, Courtney Act, and many more.
Marine Corps Celebrates LGBTQ Diversity with Inclusive Post
Earlier this month the Marine Corps issued a forcewide message in recognition of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender pride month.
Manila Police Arrest 20 Pride Protesters Seeking Virus Aid
Philippine police arrested 20 protesters who marked the Global Pride event with a march Friday to demand government aid for poor workers and drivers displaced by a monthslong coronavirus lockdown.
Watch: LGBTQ Pride at 50: Focus Shifts Amid Pandemic, Racial Unrest
LGBTQ Pride is turning 50 this year a little short on its signature fanfare, after the coronavirus pandemic drove it to the internet and after calls for racial equality sparked by the killing of George Floyd further overtook it.
Loud and Proud: Stoli Canvasses the Country to Celebrate Pride
Stoli vodka is celebrating Pride, continuing its longtime LGBTQ support with a roster of can't-miss events this season, along with year-long partnerships that empower queer people to live loud and proud.
Watch: Twitter Reacts to Britney Spears' LGBTQ Pride Month Message
Britney Spears shared a one-of-a-kind message to celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month and it wasn't long before it was quickly turned into a meme by her fans.
Global Pride Will Shine 'Historic Worldwide Spotlight' on Global Diversity of LGBTQIA+ Community
Global Pride, the 24-hour virtual Pride taking place this weekend, will shine a light on LGBTQIA+ community members from every continent, potentially becoming the largest LGBTQIA+ event ever.
Pride Plays Include Reading of 'Boys in the Band' Sequel & Music Variety Show
Pride Plays continues its streamed readings of plays by and about the LGBTQ community to support Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Upcoming shows include a trans comedy, Mart Crowley's 'Boys in the Band' sequel and a star-filled music concert.
Airbnb Launches LGBTQ Online Experiences for Pride
Airbnb has launched a series of LGBTQ-friendly online experiences, and will partner with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association to to launch 100 new experiences representing LGBTQ diversity over the coming year.
Photo Books Capture NYC, SF and Other Pride Celebrations and Protests
Four new and recent photos books celebrate Pride's decades of parades, celebrations and protests, in photos by Alyssa Blumstein, Fred W. McDarrah, Ron Williams, and from The New York Times archives.
Guest Opinion: A Chance to Deepen Pride's Rainbow
Celebrating Pride this June is anything but what we'd envisioned for 2020.
With Cities Raising Diverse Pride Flags, Push to See SF Castro Follow Suit
With several cities in California flying more diverse versions of the rainbow flag, LGBTQ advocates in San Francisco are seeking to see the Castro business district follow suit and raise one of the flags on the giant flagpole at Harvey Milk Plaza.
LGBT Refugees Find a Haven in Kenya Despite Persecution
When he was attacked by a mob for being gay, Martin Okello said the kicks and blows from his assailants came so fast that he couldn't stop them or flee.