These 22 pics from 1970s NYC Pride marches show 'a moment without society’s prejudices'
An exhibition is showcasing the early marches of the LGBTQ+ liberation movement in 1970s New York City.
June 25, 2025
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Why June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month
The short answer is Stonewall, but there's more to Pride history.
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May 17, 2025
D.C.'s Pride celebrates queer history as it prepares to host World Pride 2025
Under the theme "Totally Radical," this year's Capital Pride taking place in Washington, D.C., looks to honor the past while continuing to fight for equality for LGBTQ+ people.
June 7, 2024
Op-ed: To Straightwash Pride Is a Crime Against History
The 1980s was a time when LGBT Brits were legally silenced, so why silence them in 2015?
January 22, 2015
Scottish Leader Makes History by Heading Up Pride Parade
Nicola Sturgeon became the first serving first minister or prime minister in the U.K. to lead a Pride event.
July 15, 2018
Watch 'The Skinny,' History's Most Meaningful Film About Pride
Celebrate Black History Month and relive Pride Week with Patrik-Ian Polk's 2012 film The Skinny.
February 16, 2018
10 Iconic Photos of LGBTQ+ History From Getty Images
This specially curated gallery comes with some illuminating captions from Getty Images' curator Shawn Waldron.
June 8, 2023
Pride Toronto Apologizes for 'History of Anti-Blackness' Following Parade Protest
"There has been an unbelievable amount of racism expressed by members of our community through this organization," the group writes.
September 21, 2016
'Pride' Spans 60 Years of LGBTQ+ History With Eps From Queer Directors
The trailer for the FX docuseries from directors including Cheryl Dunye, Andrew Ahn, and Yance Ford is out now.Â
May 11, 2021
Nancy Pelosi, perhaps the greatest LGBTQ+ ally in history, reflects on the meaning of Pride (exclusive)
For Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, the LGBTQ+ community has been an intellectual, emotional, and political resource, she told The Advocate. She also understands the serious risks at stake for the community in this year’s election.
June 3, 2024
Google Calendar removes Pride Month and Black History Month shortly after dropping DEI
Google's changes also removed Women's History Month, National Native American Heritage Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, Jewish Heritage Month, and Holocaust Remembrance Day.
February 11, 2025
Defense agency erases recognition of Pride, Black History Month & other commemorations, leaked memo shows
A message to employees of the Defense Intelligence Agency spelled out the changes.
January 31, 2025
PHOTOS: Pride Through Andy Warhol's Eyes
Online auction gives a rare peek at the history of Pride through the eyes of the legendary gay pop artist.
June 20, 2013
Trey Pearson Tells Fans to 'Rise Up' in '1984' Video Honoring ACT UP
The gay singer looks to the LGBTQ+ community's history of protest during Pride Month and the uprising against police brutality.
June 3, 2020
PHOTOS: Capital Pride on Parade
The current Capital Pride celebration traces its history to the first LGBT festival in Washington, D.C., which was held in 1975. Saturday's festivities celebrated the 38th annual gay pride parade to take place in the U.S. capital.
June 10, 2013
How Rhode Island Pride's Famous Night Parade Almost Never Happened
Alexis Gorriaran, the former president of Rhode Island Pride, illuminates the history of the event and lessons learned from its success.
June 4, 2019
North Carolina 'Bathroom Bill' Sponsor Backed by Far-Right LGBTQ Group
Deplorable Pride, with a history of anti-Muslim statements and ties to Proud Boys, has endorsed Dan Bishop, running in a special congressional election today.
September 10, 2019
PHOTOS: Remembering The Birth of Pride
The ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives helps celebrate Pride month by remembering our past. Here's a guided tour through our history courtesy of ONE.
June 12, 2013
Anderson Cooper: Being a Gay Dad Is a 'Dream Come True'
In a history-making Pride cover of People magazine, the gay CNN anchor admitted there was a time when he thought fatherhood wasn't possible.
June 10, 2020
Op-ed: When President Obama Met Two Trans Service Members
Laila Villanueva and her fiance, Logan Ireland, are both transgender Americans currently serving in the U.S. military. At last month's White House Pride Reception, they made history.
July 2, 2015