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Garden Party :: June 24, 2019
Garden Party is the New York City LGBT Center's official kick-off of World Pride. An impressive event where many of the best restaurants were represented making it a must on the list of celebrations in the city this month.
Google Employees Petition SF Pride Remove Company from Parade
A group of Google employees have released an open petition to the Board of Directors of San Francisco Pride to remove the company from the parade over allegations of poor corporate culture around LGBTQ issues.
Pride 2019: Pride-alicious! Musicians and MCs on the big show
SF Pride promises a plethora of exciting live entertainment on the mainstage, Sunday June 30. From drag queens to singers, to political leaders and the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, the line-up offers a wide variety of sights and sounds.
New Poll: Most LGBTQ Americans Afraid to Show PDA
A new national survey has found that a majority of LGBTQ Americans are still afraid to show public displays of affection.
Yankees Unveil Plaque Commemorating Stonewall Inn Uprising
Monument Park has a new addition that celebrates diversity.
Pride or Protest? Disillusioned Plan their Own LGBTQ March
One of the biggest celebrations of LGBT pride in New York City history will culminate Sunday with not one, but two processions through the streets of Manhattan.
34 Ways to Celebrate NYC Pride, WorldPride and Stonewall50
Overwhelmed by all of the offerings for NYC Pride, WorldPride and Stonewall50? We've got you covered with the ultimate list of what not to miss.
Watch: Mexican Telenovela Makes History with First Gay Couple as Stars
Televisa is airing the premiere of its new telenovela, "Juntos, El Corazon Nunca se Equivoca" (Together, the Heart is Never Wrong) on Sunday. The series is set to be the first with a gay couple as the leading characters. Watch the trailers here.
Jacksonville Library Cancels Pride Prom Event After "Activist Mommy" and Ministry Cause Backlash
The Storybook Pride Prom was cancelled Monday in Jacksonville's Willowbranch Public Library amid backlash and safety concerns.
Celebrating 'STONEWALL @ 50': Curators Discuss Philly Exhibit
To mark the 50th anniversary of Stonewall, Drexel University presents an exhibit of 60 Philadelphia-based LGBTQ artists in celebration of the event. EDGE spoke to curators Janus Ourma & David Acosta about the event.
Republicans Criticize Montana Governor for Flying Pride Flag
Montana's House speaker and other Republican lawmakers are criticizing Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock for flying the gay pride rainbow flag instead of the state flag over the weekend.
Psychoanalists Apologize for Treating Homosexuality as Illness
The American Psychoanalytic Association (APsaA) has apologized publicly for its previous classification of homosexuality as a mental illness, saying its mistakes contributed to discrimination and trauma.
Chicago PrideFest :: June 22-23, 2019
PrideFest took over Boystown in Chicago for two days on June 22nd and 23rd, leading up to the Pride parade the following weekend. Vendor booths, live music and unpredictable weather were all part of the rainbow of fun.
Florida Woman Ordered by HOA to Remove Pride Flag
Residents of the Coquina Key Condominiums, where Robin Chipman lives in St. Petersburg, Florida, are allowed to put up flags in support of their favorite sports teams... but, apparently, not in support of their LGBTQ friends.
Huge Crowds for LGBT Pride Parade in Brazil's Biggest City
Hundreds of thousands of people filled a main São Paulo thoroughfare for one of the world's largest LGBT pride parades — the first since the election of far-right President Jair Bolsonaro.
Stories of Stonewall: How the LGBTQ Rebellion Left a Legacy
Many details of what happened at the Stonewall are enveloped in differing perspectives, disputes and the uncertainty of half-century-old memories.
A Retail Rainbow: Vendors Mark LGBTQ Pride on Sales Racks
Major retailers have diversified their inventory for Pride month, selling apparel and other goods that celebrate LGBTQ culture to mark the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising.
Thousands March for LGBT Rights in Ukraine's Capital
Thousands of supporters of LGBT rights have marched through the center of Kiev, the Ukrainian capital, under a heavy police presence to separate them from opponents.
Hawaiian Airlines Celebrates 'Ha'aheo' Through Inclusivity and Innovation
Hawaiian Airlines has grown to serve more than 10 million passengers annually, making it the largest and longest-serving carrier based in the 50th state. And Hawaiian shows no signs of slowing down — or altering its commitment to excellence.
Love Letters of Rose Cleveland, Gay First Lady, Published in New Book
Authors Lizzie Ehrenhalt and Tilly Laskey have published a collection of love letters between former first lady Rose Cleveland and Evangeline Simpson Whipple.