Category: LGBTQ Pride

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Pride Poem: Leo Herrera ‘Unmistakable Softness’

Unmistakable Softness - Leo Herrera's fantastic poem embracing LGBTQ pride

I first shared writer/filmmaker Leo Herrera’s beautiful poem “Unmistakable Softness” in 2022 and couldn’t let Pride Month go by without sharing it again.

Leo’s gift of language enables him to take any insult, hurt, or belittling idea and turn it into an empowering, positive vibe.

‘Unmistakable softness’ – how perfect.

There was a time when I’d have run from these words. I’m proud I’ve grown enough to embrace them. 

The two-minute video for the poem is narrated by pop star Jake Shears. 

In 2020, amidst the uncertainty of COVID-19, Herrera’s voice emerged as a source of comfort, clarity, and difficult truths.

Leo’s words have taken me by the hand and walked me through moments of my queer journey leading me to grace and love – not only for others but for myself as well.

Related: Poem – Leo Herrera ‘Until We Could’

Leo’s debut book “Post” is a collection of poems, lectures, prayers and grudges.

Originally presented as “meme essays” on social media, his densely-written posts covered politics, race, immigration, class, religion and public health.Leo Herrera's debut book "Post" The book presents Leo’s prose chronologically from 2020 to the end of 2023, from a small following to millions of eyes; from celebrity reposts to IRL protest signs.

Beyond the viral hits and accolades, “Post” sets the stage for a dance of authenticity under the pressures of the digital spotlight.

The text for “Unmistakable Softness” is below via Instagram. Make sure you follow him there! Happy Pride Month!

 

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“Pride Across America” To Feature Coverage From Nation’s Biggest Pride Parades

ABC News Live will celebrate Pride Month on Sunday, June 25, with “Pride Across America,” an unprecedented streaming event that spans the entire country, featuring five hours of live coverage from three of the nation’s biggest pride marches. ABC News Live will celebrate Pride Month on Sunday, June 25, with “Pride Across America,” an unprecedented streaming event that spans the entire country, featuring five hours of live coverage from three of the nation’s biggest pride marches. Continue reading ““Pride Across America” To Feature Coverage From Nation’s Biggest Pride Parades”

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‘Pride Friends’ T-Shirts Celebrate Body Positivity & Mental Health Awareness

René Schneider models new Pride Friends t-shirt from Paul Middleton
With over 1 million streams on Spotify, acclaimed recording artist and LGBTQ+ advocate Paul Middleton is now flexing his creative powers into Pride fashion with the release of his vibrant new Pride T-Shirt Range “Pride Friends.” Continue reading “‘Pride Friends’ T-Shirts Celebrate Body Positivity & Mental Health Awareness”

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Thousands To Attend White House Pride Event

President Joe Biden will host thousands and thousands of LGBTQ people at the White House South Lawn for a Pride Month celebration.
President Joe Biden will host the largest White House Pride Month celebration
President Joe Biden had planned to host what was expected to be the largest White House Pride Month celebration in history today. But due to the clouds of smoke from Canada affecting large portions of the northeast, the event has been rescheduled for Saturday. Continue reading “Thousands To Attend White House Pride Event”