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”
Pride Poem: ‘Unmistakable Softness’ By Leo Herrera
Writer and filmmaker Leo Herrera hits the bullseye with his poem ‘Unmistakable Softness.’ I wrote about this beautiful poem last year, and wanted to re-up it for Pride Month. Continue reading “Pride Poem: ‘Unmistakable Softness’ By Leo Herrera”
Attorney General Merrick Garland: ‘In Honor Of Pride Month’
The Department of Justice has issued this statement from Attorney General Merrick Garland celebrating the LGBTQ community as the country recognizes Pride Month.
“As we recognize Pride Month and celebrate the LGBTQI+ community, the Justice Department renews its commitment to protecting the rights of every person to live free from discrimination and persecution based on who they are or who they love. The Justice Department is proud to stand in defense of the rights to which LGBTQI+ individuals, and all people in our country, are entitled.”
The DOJ goes on to list its efforts to protect the LGBTQ community including prosecuting hate crimes, combatting discrimination, and defending transgender youth:
The Justice Department works every day to ensure the rights of LGBTQI+ people are recognized and protected. Members of the LGBTQI+ community must be able to live their lives free from discrimination, harassment, violence, and threats of violence.
The Justice Department prioritizes addressing threats and discrimination against LGBTQI+ people in the workplace, at doctor’s offices, in their schools, communities, and more.
Prosecuting hate crimes based on LGBTQI+ status. As recent FBI statistics confirm, hate crimes are on the rise, including hate crimes targeting members of the LGBTQI+ community.
The Justice Department is pursuing those who commit acts of hate based on sexual orientation or gender identity to the fullest extent of the law.
There’s much more at the link. https://twitter.com/TheJusticeDept/status/1666876302308016129
Thousands To Attend White House Pride Event
President Joe Biden will host the largest White House Pride Month celebration
Taylor Swift’s Pride Month Message: ‘This Is A Safe Space’
Taylor Swift – Eras Tour, Arlington, TX (photo: Ronald Woan/Flickr – CC license– cropped)
Navy Deletes Social Media Pride Posts
On Thursday, the U.S. Navy posted images on its Instagram and Twitter accounts of a fighter jet with rainbow colors in its wake. But by Friday, the images were gone, apparently due to pressure from anti-LGBTQ haters. Continue reading “Navy Deletes Social Media Pride Posts”
Looney Tunes Celebrates The Drag Stylings Of Bugs Bunny
Bugs Bunny (image via Looney Tunes/Twitter)
Biden Issues Presidential Proclamation For Pride Month 2023
President Joe Biden
“We Say Gay” Billboards In Florida + More News
Some news stories you might have missed: • Florida Politics: After a new poll by Civiqs found 50% of Florida voters oppose a new ban on diversity, equity and inclusion programs at Florida universities, Cedar Key Progress, a liberal political committee, has sponsored six “We Say Gay” billboards up around the state through Pride Month. Continue reading ““We Say Gay” Billboards In Florida + More News”
Kick Off Pride With “Robert Bannon’s Pride Playlist” At 54 Below
Robert Bannon (promo photo)Kick off Pride with a party! Robert Bannon returns to 54 Below this Friday, June 2, to celebrate Pride Month in his brand new show, Robert Bannon’s Pride Playlist. Continue reading “Kick Off Pride With “Robert Bannon’s Pride Playlist” At 54 Below”