Pride season officially kicks off in a month–but this year’s celebrations are already looking very different from what we’ve grown accustomed to. At many Pride celebrations—including those in New York City, San Francisco, and St. Louis—corporate sponsors, once ubiquitous, have begun pulling their support. In response to conservative backlash against DEI efforts and rising hostility […]
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Hungary bans LGBTQ+ Pride, participants could be fined
This week, members of Hungary’s Parliament voted to ban any LGBTQ+ Pride events as part of its “child protection” legislation. Act LXXIX was initially passed in 2021 and received pushback from the European Union as well as the United States. In 2022, the European Commission, the EU’s executive body, referred Hungary to the Court of Justice over […]
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15 films and tv series about LGBTQ+ history and where to find them
While LGBTQ+ history is rich, it’s often not taught or widely known to a mainstream audience. Much of our history is hidden in the annals of archives or through oral tradition. How can we look to the future when we remain unclear about our past? This history month, we’re examining how our stories have been […]
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BIPOC entrepreneurs and creatives take center stage at South Florida Pride events
This story is part of the Digital Equity Local Voices Fellowship lab through News is Out. The lab initiative is made possible with support from Comcast NBCUniversal. In recent years, South Florida has seen a remarkable surge in Pride events, with celebrations becoming more vibrant and inclusive than ever before. What sets these events apart is the […]
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Planning your perfect Pride weekend
It’s Pride month, meaning cities nationwide have their parades, festivals and celebrations. Here’s a handy guide on preparing, dancing the day and night away and decompressing after the festivities. Gear up The “Leather Daddy Tee” by Hey Beefcake 2024 has been another complicated year for Pride. After the anti-LGBTQ+ backlash in 2023 to companies like […]
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LGBTQ+ designers share impact of merchandise being dropped from Target stores after Pride backlash
This article first appeared in the Bay Area Reporter. At first, it seemed like a dream come true. LGBTQ+ designers and artists were recruited by Target to create merchandise for the giant retailer’s Pride collection. Not only would the job bring in revenue, it would create exposure for the creatives and their products. But last […]
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As Target pulls back on its Pride line, here are 5 places to get Pride merchandise instead
After the viral backlash last year against its Pride line, Target announced late last week that its Pride line would only be available in select stores and online. Also, only adult apparel will be available this year. Which stores will carry Target’s Pride line has not yet been announced. According to a media response received […]
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What does Pride looks like in 2023?
Pride month is here along with events around the country to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. 2023 has been a year full of challenges for the community, with anti-queer and transgender legislation being passed in states like Texas and Florida. This legislation threatens to change everything from how we are able to raise our families to […]
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Images of Pride past
As we celebrate Pride all month long, we remember where we started and the many Pride events along the way. Take a step back in time with these images to the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s and more recent Pride events from Dallas to D.C. Cover of B.A.R.’s 1999 Pride issue. Photo: B.A.R. ArchivesCover of B.A.R.’s 2001 […]
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LGBTQ+-owned Pride collections for 2023
This Pride month, News is Out is focusing on LGBTQ+-owned businesses. While many companies offer Pride options and collections, these businesses are queer or trans-owned and part of the community. We have you covered, from delicious eats to share with friends to clothing to help you stand out at Pride events. Clothing and accessories One […]
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11 Pride events to add to your calendar
Pride month is here and couldn’t have come a moment too soon. While the LGBTQ+ community is facing some of its biggest challenges in years, Pride is and will continue to be a time of reflection, revolution and renewal. Pride events are happening in every state across the country and here are a few that […]
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Target to pull select Pride merchandise in response to anti-LGBTQ+ backlash
This article has been updated to include new information. Target announced this morning via a press release that they would be removing certain items from their 2023 Pride collection. The statement reads: “For more than a decade, Target has offered an assortment of products aimed at celebrating Pride Month. Since introducing this year’s collection, we’ve […]
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Fears for Pride season amid rising attacks against LGBTQ+ community
The mass shooting in Colorado Springs last November that killed five people inside an LGBTQ+ nightclub served as a tragic reminder that the hate directed at our community can have deadly consequences. In the wake of the killings, anti-LGBTQ+ right-wing figures celebrated on social media and advocated for copycat attacks, prompting bar owners around the […]
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Can the original Gay Pride be reclaimed?
In the political upheaval that is reshaping our society, including the LGBTQ+ community, there seems to be a national movement to “reclaim” Pride. This movement has taken various forms around the nation: marches being led by queer youth and people of color. Dyke and trans marches. It’s taken different shapes in multiple cities.
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8 brands giving back big time for Pride
Whenever June rolls around, your social media feeds begin to fill up with brands and businesses looking to join in on the celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. With so many brands competing for your pink money, how do you know who is actually working with the community to make a difference, or simply participating in […]
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12 small but mighty Pride celebrations around the US
Much of the Pride coverage we see is of the massive events that happen in big cities like New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. However, LGBTQ+ people live all over the United States. Rural communities and suburbs from Maryland to Arizona have their own smaller, but just as important Pride celebrations that are worth […]