thursday, june 12 San Diego County Fair The 2014 San Diego County Fair begins Saturday, June 7 through Sunday, July 6 (closed Mondays and the first two Tuesdays) and promises to be a rockin’ Fab Fair! They’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Beatles first visit to the United States of America, sparking the British…
Organizers announced the second annual Guerrilla Pride will take place June 14 from 2-10 p.m. The event weaves queer-themed workshops, a community meal, live music and a radical art show into a fun and educational event for Southern California’s queer community. The event will take place at the Canvass for a Cause headquarters at 2139 First Ave. in…
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Chrysler Group LLC celebrated its longstanding support of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) employees, communities and issues by sponsoring the annual Motor City Pride festival. Motor City Pride is a volunteer-driven event celebrating the lives of Michigan’s LGBT citizens, and is the largest LGBT gathering in Michigan. The event was held this year…
DALLAS — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) has announced that the company proudly shows its dedication to the LGBT community through its recognition of Gay Pride Month in June and its support of LGBT-focused community partnerships throughout the year. “Southwest Airlines has a unique culture based on respect, recognizing the value of all our employees, the importance…
http://youtu.be/0P3x415BnXM In celebration of Pride Month, General Mills, maker of the iconic and sugary Lucky Charms cereal, has launched a new commercial entitled “2014/Lucky To Be” (#LuckyToBe). The 53-second spot, now on YouTube, features a peppy banjo-infused track and a rainbow of colors that include, of course, a new marshmallow in the shape of a…
Today, the White House Office of Communications issued the following statement by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on LGBT Pride Month: At the Department of Health and Human Services, we are committed to ensuring that members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community have access to quality, affordable health care and enjoy the…
In honor of the World Cup in Brazil and LGBT Pride month, YouTube is celebrating LGBT athletes and allies around the world who have made a fair and inclusive playing field for everyone. #ProudtoPlay will feature LGBT athletes, their supporters, and YouTube Creators throughout Pride month on the YouTube Spotlight Channel. The YouTube official blog stated:…
WASHINGTON – The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) – the nation’s largest LGBT civil rights organization – is celebrating the launch of a partnership with Macy’s in honor of National Pride Month. The retailer will feature new HRC merchandise at select locations including Macy’s Beverly Center (Los Angeles, CA), Easton (Columbus, OH), Fountain Place (Cincinnati, OH),…
SEOUL: Organizers of Seoul’s annual Gay Pride Parade say they will go ahead with this year’s celebration despite the city municipality revoking its permission to hold such an event, reports GayAsiaNews.com. The June 7 parade had been approved by a Seoul district office responsible for city streets but the district-office spokesman said May 29 that…
Below is a proclamation signed by the president regarding Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month, 2014: As progress spreads from State to State, as justice is delivered in the courtroom, and as more of our fellow Americans are treated with dignity and respect — our Nation becomes not only more accepting, but more equal as well. During Lesbian, Gay,…
