Pride

First Openly Gay HBCU Football Player Byron Perkins Reveals New Boyfriend

NEWS | By Emell Adolphus | Jun 8, 2023

Byron Perkins is out and proud, and now he is ready to introduce the world to his boyfriend.

Protesters Brawl as Southern California School District Decides Whether to Recognize Pride Month

Protesters Brawl as Southern California School District Decides Whether to Recognize Pride Month

NEWS | Jun 7, 2023

Protesters briefly scuffled and punches flew Tuesday as a Southern California school district decided whether to recognize June as Pride month.

LGBTQ+ Pride Flags at VA Facilities in Mississippi Draw GOP Criticism, Protests

LGBTQ+ Pride Flags at VA Facilities in Mississippi Draw GOP Criticism, Protests

NEWS | By Emily Wagster Pettus | Jun 7, 2023

All the Republicans in Mississippi's congressional delegation are demanding that the Veterans Administration remove an LGBTQ+ Pride flag from the Biloxi National Cemetery, and some residents are protesting a Pride flag at a VA hospital.

Pride Becomes Minefield for Big Companies, but Many Continue Support

Pride Becomes Minefield for Big Companies, but Many Continue Support

NEWS | By Dee-Ann Durbin and Anne D'Innocenzio | Jun 5, 2023

Many big companies, including Target and Bud Light's parent, are still backing Pride events in June despite the minefield that the monthlong celebration has become for some of them.

Now You See It... Navy Retreats from Pride Social Media Posts

Now You See It... Navy Retreats from Pride Social Media Posts

NEWS | Jun 4, 2023

Now you see it, now you don't. Such is the mixed message from social media posts from the US Navy concerning Pride.

Young Massachusetts Drag Queen & Activist Named Grand Marshal for Ptown Carnival

Young Massachusetts Drag Queen & Activist Named Grand Marshal for Ptown Carnival

NEWS | Jun 3, 2023

Jason Carter aka Monica Moore, was named the Grand Marshal for the 2023 Carnival Parade on August 17, 2023. Carter made headlines when Moore persevered against masked neo-Nazis disrupted drag queen story hour earlier this year.

Protests Erupted Outside Los Angeles Elementary School's Pride Month Assembly

Protests Erupted Outside Los Angeles Elementary School's Pride Month Assembly

NEWS | By John Antczak and Stefanie Dazio | Jun 3, 2023

Police officers separated groups of protesters and counterprotesters Friday outside a Los Angeles elementary school that has become a flashpoint for Pride month events across California.

Fredy Alanis Recalls When Dick Sent Him to the ER

NEWS | By Emell Adolphus | Jun 2, 2023

In honor of the first day of Pride Month, Fredy Alanis looked bad to a bad day he had five years ago when he nearly died after rupturing his airway with an oversized penis.

GLAAD Report Finds Straight People Are Comfortable Seeing LGBTQ People in Ads

NEWS | By Emell Adolphus | Jun 1, 2023

Released on the first day of Pride Month, new GLAAD survey found that 84% of non-LGBTQ adults support equal rights for the LGBTQ community.

LGBTQ+ Pride Month Kicks Off with Protests, Parades, Parties

NEWS | By Deepti Hajela | Jun 1, 2023

The start of June marks the beginning of Pride month, a season to celebrate the lives and experiences of LGBTQ+ communities and to protest against recent attacks on hard-won civil rights gains.

Y'all Means All for Knoxville Pride

NEWS | By Roger Porter | May 31, 2023

With June on the horizon, the official Pride month, Knox Pride hosts a number of exciting events that continue on through the summer and into the fall.

Santa Monica: Come for Pride, Stay for LA's Hottest Beach City

SPONSORED CONTENT | May 28, 2023

Gather with your fellow queer travelers and friends for an unforgettable Pride celebration on the streets of Santa Monica and stick around for the best in outdoor fun, food and festivities.

Target on Defensive for Removing Some LGBTQ+ Pride Products

Target on Defensive for Removing Some LGBTQ+ Pride Products

NEWS | By Anne D'Innocenzio and Dee-Ann Durbin | May 26, 2023

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

Why is Target Pulling Some Pride Merch? Company's Response to Hostile Backlash, Explained

NEWS | May 25, 2023

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

NEWS | By Anne D'Innocenzio | May 25, 2023

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 Pulls Some LGBTQ+ Merchandise Ahead of June Pride Month after Threats to Workers

NEWS | By Anne D'Innocenzio | May 24, 2023

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

NEWS | By Emell Adolphus | May 23, 2023

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

NEWS | By Emell Adolphus | May 21, 2023

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

NEWS | By Emell Adolphus | May 21, 2023

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'

NEWS | By Emell Adolphus | May 20, 2023

The "Being Human" actor started collecting artwork at the age of 21 and now even hosts a podcast called "Talk Art."

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