Philly Pride Unveils 1,000-Foot-Long Pride Flag

Philly Pride 365 unveiled a stunning 1,000-foot-long progress Pride flag on the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Friday morning.

Philly’s local ABC News affiliate reports the flag is the largest in the city’s history, topping last year’s record. Continue reading “Philly Pride Unveils 1,000-Foot-Long Pride Flag”

Americans Support Companies That Support Pride + More News

LGBTQ Pride flags (via Depositphotos)

Some news items you might have missed:

• LGBTQ Nation: A new poll conducted by GLAAD shows that large majorities of Americans support companies that support Pride as well as politicians who oppose anti-LGBTQ+ attacks.

• Queerty: Anti-LGBTQ Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) addressed the arrival of Pride Month by tweeting “Homosexuality has no place in America,” then adding, “Happy Nuclear Family Month.” He later deleted the post claiming a staffer wrote it. Sure, Andy…and the dog ate your homework. Continue reading “Americans Support Companies That Support Pride + More News”

Report: At Least 97 January 6 Rioters Have Been Arrested On New Charges

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A new study by Lawfare Media found at least 97 of the 1,500+ individuals granted clemency by Donald Trump for their participation in the violent January 6 invasion of the U.S. Capitol have been arrested, charged, or convicted of new crimes. Continue reading “Report: At Least 97 January 6 Rioters Have Been Arrested On New Charges”

Drake Von Charged With Domestic Battery + More News

Drake Von

Some news items for you as we hip-hop over this Hump Day:

• OUT: Adult entertainment personality Drake Von (above) is facing felony charges after allegedly trying to strangle his partner in his Las Vegas home. I only learned who Drake is trying to watch the OUTtv series “Ultimate Boys Trip.” The show isn’t worth your time and Von comes off extremely loathsome.

• The Advocate: An appeals court has clarified that people living with HIV can join the military again. Continue reading “Drake Von Charged With Domestic Battery + More News”

California Primary Results So Far…

California

With 62% of estimated votes counted in California’s primary, former Fox News host Steve Hilton (R) and former state Attorney General and congressman Xavier Becerra (D) are holding the top two spots to advance the November election for governor.

Former hedge fund manager and billionaire Tom Steyer (D) is in a close third place, but there a lot of votes to count and election officials say the remaining votes will probably lean Democrat. Continue reading “California Primary Results So Far…”

Peabo Bryson Dies At 75 + Jonathan Bailey On Coming Out + More

Peabo Bryson

Some news stories I thought worth your time:

• Deadline: Two-time Grammy winner Peabo Bryson died today after reportedly having recently suffered a stroke. He was 75.

Known for singing soulful ballads, he scored back-to-back Grammys for “A Whole New World” from Aladdin with Regina Belle and the title song from from Beauty and the Beast, a duet with Celine Dion. Rest well, Peabo Bryson.

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