Florida Pride Organizers Weigh Navigating DeSantis's Anti-Drag Law or Canceling Events
Many organizers with events planned in the month of June must decide now if they want to be test cases for the law.
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The gay pride parade is one of the biggest events of the year for the LGBT calendar. Founded in 1970 for the one-year anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, gay pride parades are a symbol of LGBT people's unwillingness to remain in the closet any longer. And they aren't all jockstraps and drag queens either--for their entire history, gay pride parades have always been a site of civic engagement, with a marked uptick in corporate participation in recent years. The Advocate has the best coverage of events the world over.
Pentagon Cancels Drag Show at Nevada Air Force Base Ahead of Pride Month
The move stands in opposition to the message of LGBTQ+ support the Biden Administration has been sending publicly.
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A Note on Pride Month From The Advocate's CEO
Mark Berryhill, the CEO of The Advocate's parent company equalpride, reflects on this year's Pride Month.
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‘Pride Is More Than a Parade’ Says Human Rights Campaign
HRC kicks off Pride Month with a video calling for social change and social action.
June 01 2023 9:08 AM
Biden Proclaims June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month, Denounces Oppression
The Biden-Harris Administration reaffirmed its commitment to support the LGBTQ+ community against right-wing assaults.
May 31 2023 6:30 PM
North Face Stands Up to Hate Over Pride Gear, Drag Queen Ad
The North Face's reaction to criticism of its collaboration with drag queen Pattie Gonia contrasts with that of some other companies.
May 26 2023 7:11 PM
Dear Target: Please Ban the Threatening Customers, Not Your Pride Products
Target has long been ahead of the curve on inclusive policies — don't stop now, writes The Advocate's owner.
May 26 2023 12:12 PM
Copenhagen’s Mayor Blasted U.S. Counterpart Over Anti-LGBTQ+ Moves
She said that if the American town wanted to live up to its claim to be Danish, they’d be much more welcoming to the LGBTQ+ community..
May 26 2023 9:30 AM
Navigating Mpox: How to Prepare for Pride Season
A year after the painful infection surfaced in the U.S., Biden administration officials are confident they can keep the virus under control with the public’s help.
May 25 2023 12:00 PM
Proud Boys Set to Target Pride Month Celebrations: Report
The extremist group is planning attacks on LGBTQ+ Pride events in June.
May 24 2023 10:05 AM
Target Removes Pride Items After Threats to Employees’ Safety
Anti-LGBTQ+ customers have apparently confronted employees and thrown Pride items around.
May 23 2023 10:33 PM
L.A. Dodgers Apologize, Reinvite the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence to Pride Night
It comes a week after the Dodgers caved to pressure to rescind a community award to the drag group.
May 22 2023 10:07 PM
Tampa Pride Cancels Event After Ron DeSantis Signs Anti-Drag Law
The Republican governor signed that bill along with three other anti-LGBTQ+ pieces of legislation on Wednesday.
May 19 2023 10:30 AM
L.A. Dodgers 'Remove' Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence From Pride Event
It's a major foul for the iconic baseball team.
May 18 2023 12:41 AM
L.A. Pride Organizers Announce Trio of Grand Marshals for Its 2023 Parade
The parade will be held on June 11.
May 15 2023 12:00 PM
South Korea's Biggest LGBTQ+ Festival Forced Booted in Favor of Christian Concert
The event has taken place at the venue before.
May 05 2023 6:00 PM
Iowa Mayor Approves LGBTQ+ Pride Month After Residents Speak Up
Residents and city council members criticized the mayor for forcing his religious views on the public before he changed his mind.
May 05 2023 1:30 PM
Florida City Scales Back Pride Over Anti-Drag Law
Gov. Ron DeSantis hasn't signed the anti-drag bill into law yet, but Pride organizers in Port St. Lucie decided to cancel a parade and make its festival 21-and-older.
April 24 2023 4:02 PM