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Community gathers in Fernandina Beach to honor transgender lives lost to violence
Read full article: Community gathers in Fernandina Beach to honor transgender lives lost to violenceAt Central Park in Fernandina Beach, the community gathered to honor transgender people who lost their lives to violence.
‘Community in crisis’: Proclamation issued, vigil held in Nassau County for Transgender Day of Remembrance
Read full article: ‘Community in crisis’: Proclamation issued, vigil held in Nassau County for Transgender Day of RemembranceThe Fernandina Beach City Commission will issue a proclamation for Transgender Day of Remembrance at 6 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall.
Same-sex couples and LGBTQ+ activists rally in Nepal's capital during the annual Pride parade
Read full article: Same-sex couples and LGBTQ+ activists rally in Nepal's capital during the annual Pride paradeHundreds of LGBTQ+ people and their supporters have rallied in Nepal’s capital during the annual Pride parade, the first one since gay couples were able to register same-sex marriages officially in the Himalayan nation.
River City Pride announces 2024 dates, theme & vendor applications
Read full article: River City Pride announces 2024 dates, theme & vendor applicationsThe parade and festival draw thousands of community members each year who line the roads to celebrate and experience love, acceptance and friendship.
LGBTQ+ community, allies walk across the Acosta Bridge to celebrate Pride
Read full article: LGBTQ+ community, allies walk across the Acosta Bridge to celebrate PrideMembers of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies walked up the Acosta Bridge, smiling, waving, and holding items that would shine bright in the dark.
Long-vacant storefront that once housed part of the Stonewall Inn reclaims place in LGBTQ+ history
Read full article: Long-vacant storefront that once housed part of the Stonewall Inn reclaims place in LGBTQ+ historyIt was once half of the Stonewall Inn, the dive bar where a police raid exploded into a landmark moment for LGBTQ+ rights movement.
Things to know about the gender-affirming care case as the Supreme Court prepares to weigh in
Read full article: Things to know about the gender-affirming care case as the Supreme Court prepares to weigh inThe Supreme Court is planning to weigh in on whether states can ban gender-affirming care for transgender minors.
Stores are more subdued in observing Pride Month. Some LGBTQ+ people see a silver lining in that
Read full article: Stores are more subdued in observing Pride Month. Some LGBTQ+ people see a silver lining in thatWith Pride Month in full gear, U.S. shoppers can find the usual merchandise many stores stock for the June celebration of LGBTQ+ culture and rights.
Proposed questions on sexual orientation and gender identity for the Census Bureau's biggest survey
Read full article: Proposed questions on sexual orientation and gender identity for the Census Bureau's biggest surveyThe U.S. Census Bureau plans to test questions about sexual orientation and gender identity for its most comprehensive survey of American life.
NHL issues updated theme night guidance, which includes a ban on players using Pride tape on the ice
Read full article: NHL issues updated theme night guidance, which includes a ban on players using Pride tape on the iceThe NHL sent a memo to teams last week clarifying what players can and cannot do as part of theme celebrations this season, including a ban on the use of rainbow-colored stick tape for Pride nights.
Photos: Thousands celebrate Pride in Jacksonville during 2023 festival & parade
Read full article: Photos: Thousands celebrate Pride in Jacksonville during 2023 festival & paradeThousands of community members, Floridians and out-of-towners came to celebrate love during Jacksonville’s Pride celebration this past weekend in Riverside and 5 Points.
Hundreds of Pride activists march in Serbia despite hate messages sent by far-right officials
Read full article: Hundreds of Pride activists march in Serbia despite hate messages sent by far-right officialsHundreds of Pride activists have gathered in the Serbian capital amid heavy police presence and anti-gay messages sent by the country’s conservative leadership and threats by far-right groups.
California shop owner killed over Pride flag was adamant she would never take it down, friend says
Read full article: California shop owner killed over Pride flag was adamant she would never take it down, friend saysA longtime friend says the California woman killed for apparently refusing to remove an LGBTQ+ rainbow Pride flag from outside her store was adamant that she would never take it down.
Florida rulings ease concerns about drag performers at Pride parades, drag queen story hours
Read full article: Florida rulings ease concerns about drag performers at Pride parades, drag queen story hoursLibrarians in Florida who feared fines for hosting drag queen story hours, and Pride parade organizers who worried about citations for including drag performers, can breathe easier now.
NHL, players unveil inclusion coalition they hope will help make hockey more diverse and welcoming
Read full article: NHL, players unveil inclusion coalition they hope will help make hockey more diverse and welcomingThe NHL and NHLPA are launching a new Player Inclusion Coalition aimed at diversifying hockey and making it more welcoming.
Starbucks union says Pride weekend strikes closed 21 US stores
Read full article: Starbucks union says Pride weekend strikes closed 21 US storesThe union organizing Starbucks workers says a strike timed to Pride month closed 21 stores over the weekend, including the company’s flagship Reserve Roastery in Seattle.
‘We have a lot of momentum’: LGBTQ+ community, supporters come together to protest, vigil
Read full article: ‘We have a lot of momentum’: LGBTQ+ community, supporters come together to protest, vigilTwo events were held Sunday to honor the LGBTQ+ community and protest recent legislation, which eventgoers say is anti-trans.
LGBTQ+ Pride month kicks off with protests, parades, parties
Read full article: LGBTQ+ Pride month kicks off with protests, parades, partiesThe start of June marks the beginning of Pride month around the United States and some parts of the world, a season intended to celebrate the lives and experiences of LGBTQ+ people and to protest against the rollback of hard-won civil rights gains.
LGBTQ+ activists call for new strategies to promote equality after Target backlash
Read full article: LGBTQ+ activists call for new strategies to promote equality after Target backlashActivists in the LGBTQ+ community are calling for new ways to mobilize against threats to their long fight for equality.
Why is Target pulling some Pride merch? The retailer's response to hostile backlash, explained
Read full article: Why is Target pulling some Pride merch? The retailer's response to hostile backlash, explainedTarget is removing some items and making other changes to its LGBTQ+ merchandise nationwide after intense backlash from some shoppers ahead of Pride month.
Target becomes latest company to suffer backlash for LGBTQ+ support, pulls some Pride month clothing
Read full article: Target becomes latest company to suffer backlash for LGBTQ+ support, pulls some Pride month clothingTarget 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.
Future of Pride event in Massachusetts town still uncertain
Read full article: Future of Pride event in Massachusetts town still uncertainThe future of a Pride event that included a drag show in a small Massachusetts town remains up in the air after town officials held another vote on whether to allow the event.
U.S. Soccer is making a statement with Pride Crest during World Cup in Qatar
Read full article: U.S. Soccer is making a statement with Pride Crest during World Cup in QatarThere are many reasons to criticize FIFA for the way they’ve handled the Men’s World Cup that is about to begin in Qatar, and at the top of that list is that they chose to have it in a nation with egregious human rights violations.
South Korean capital celebrates 1st Pride parade in 3 years
Read full article: South Korean capital celebrates 1st Pride parade in 3 yearsThousands of gay rights supporters are celebrating under heavy police guard the South Korean capital's first major Pride parade in three years after a COVID-19 hiatus.
Pride parade returns in London on 50th anniversary
Read full article: Pride parade returns in London on 50th anniversaryHundreds of thousands of people have turned out on the streets of London to mark the 50th anniversary of the U.K.’s first Pride parade, filling the streets of the British capital with color.
Jax’s Queen of Cabaret stops by the studio!
Read full article: Jax’s Queen of Cabaret stops by the studio!Karrissa T Wade is Jacksonville’s queen of cabaret and comedy as well as a dynamic community activist fighting for the equal rights of all people . Today Karrissa joins River City Live to talk about the exciting events going on around our community and the best way to celebrate Pride. Although June brings a flourish of bright colors and bold celebrations, Pride also honors the anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, a keystone event in LGBTQIA history. Make sure you follow Karrissa online and on social media to learn more! Step out and show your support at some of these great local hot spots honoring Pride this June!
Community organizations throw Pride rally, party outside Duval County School Board
Read full article: Community organizations throw Pride rally, party outside Duval County School BoardEquality Florida said they want to ensure Duval County provides a safe and inclusive environment for all LGBTQ students.
Sail away with Kesha and a bunch of drag queens on the Kesha Cruise in 2022
Read full article: Sail away with Kesha and a bunch of drag queens on the Kesha Cruise in 2022Just like Kesha said in her hit song “Tik Tok,” well, “the party don’t start till I walk in,” and that goes for her Kesha Cruise that is setting sail in 2022.
Why it’s so important for athletes like Carl Nassib to come out of the closet
Read full article: Why it’s so important for athletes like Carl Nassib to come out of the closetLas Vegas Raiders football player Carl Nassib made history Monday when he became the first active NFL player to come out of the closet.
Federal judge denies injunction over St. Johns County Pride proclamation
Read full article: Federal judge denies injunction over St. Johns County Pride proclamationA federal judge on Tuesday denied a request to force the St. Johns County Commission to consider a county-wide Pride proclamation, but the attorney who brought the LGBTQ+ community feels they will ultimately prevail.
Driver says he is devastated by fatal Pride parade crash
Read full article: Driver says he is devastated by fatal Pride parade crashThe 77-year-old driver who accidentally slammed his truck into fellow members of a gay chorus group, killing one and injuring two others, said Monday that he was devastated by the crash at the start of a Pride parade in South Florida.
Political donations lead Stonewall Inn to ban some beers
Read full article: Political donations lead Stonewall Inn to ban some beersThe Stonewall Inn’s owners say they won’t serve certain beers at the famous LGBT bar during Pride weekend to protest manufacturer Anheuser-Busch’s political contributions to some politicians who have supported anti-LGBT legislation.
Show us your Pride to celebrate National Coming Out Day
Read full article: Show us your Pride to celebrate National Coming Out DayOct. 11 is National Coming Out Day, and for many LGBTQ+ Americans, there are many reasons to celebrate their Pride. National Coming Out Day has been celebrated for 32 years now, and it’s an important reminder on just how far the queer community has come since earlier times. There was an entire generation of LGBTQ Americans who had live inside the closet because of laws and discrimination. So if you’re proud to be out and want it to shout it from the rooftops, tell us about it below! If you have advice for people still in the closet struggling with their identity, maybe offer some advice, and tell us how your life has improved since coming out.
Businesses raise money for LGBTQ+ community after pandemic cancels Jacksonville Pride
Read full article: Businesses raise money for LGBTQ+ community after pandemic cancels Jacksonville PrideJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The first weekend in October is usually when Jacksonville celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride. Thousands would pack Riverside and participate in the Pride Parade and a block party, raising money for the LGBTQ+ youth organizations, local businesses and more. Now, local restaurants, businesses and nightclubs are trying to raise money for the community while keeping social distancing in mind. Below are some local events and fundraising opportunities to give money to non-profit organizations to help keep them running smoothly. Hamburger Mary’s Jacksonville held events last weekend, raising money for the LGBT+ community.
Lil Nas X makes people think he came out
Read full article: Lil Nas X makes people think he came outLil Nas X performs onstage at the 2019 BET Awards on June 23, 2019, in Los Angeles. (CNN) - Lil Nas X closed out Pride month with some tweets that have people thinking he's made a declaration about his sexuality. His tweets were met with some support, including fellow rapper JackBoy who said he "respects" Lil Nas X for coming out. "Kudos to Lil Nas X for sharing his truth," Murray tweeted. CNN has reached out to Lil Nas X for comment.
Thousands expected to take to NYC streets for WorldPride
Read full article: Thousands expected to take to NYC streets for WorldPride(CNN) - New York has always been a major Pride destination, but this year's celebration is expected to draw record crowds. "The LGBTQ community is an essential part of NYC," New York Police Department Commissioner James O'Neill said at a news conference on Tuesday. Sunday's march caps off a month of events that included a rally commemorating Stonewall 50, Youth Pride and Pride Island, a three-day outdoor music festival. "New York City is the birthplace of the modern LGBTQ rights movement," Mayor Bill de Blasio tweeted last week. Last year's march in New York City featured more than 550 groups and more than 100 floats.
Pride versus prayer at Museum of Science and History on Saturday
Read full article: Pride versus prayer at Museum of Science and History on SaturdayJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Nearly two dozen protesters met outside The Museum of Science and History in Jacksonville Saturday morning to speak out against the fourth annual Pride celebration day downtown. The demonstrators began hand in hand with a prayer then held up signs against the Pride celebration. "This is a 'protect our children and family rally and family march and prayer rally,'" said Raymond Johnson, president and founder of Biblical Concept Ministries. Protesters gathered outside as MOSH kicked off its fourth Pride celebration day with LGBTQ organizations, resources and drag performances. Pride Celebration Day is in partnership with JASMYN, LGBT UNF Resource Center, River City Pride and the Women's Center of Jacksonville, with activities planned throughout the day.