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9 Big, Brawny, Rainbow Photos Launch the Official Pride Month

Fred J Briers III made a toothsome candy-colored treat to recognise the start of June — Pride Month.

Christopher Harrity Jun 03, 2019

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9 Big, Brawny, Rainbow Photos Launch the Official Pride Month

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9 Big, Brawny, Rainbow Photos Launch the Official Pride Month

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*Starrf**ker Magazine*, a beefcake zine for the modern homosexual, was created by Los Angeles based-photographer Jeremy Lucido as an extension of his art.