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St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral to hold interfaith lighting ceremony tonight
For the second year in a row and in a show of solidarity with the LGBT community St Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral will light the entire cathedral and courtyard in the rainbow colors for the beginning of Pride week tonight! The event is an interfaith service that will combine civic, religious and LGBT community leaders in…
Our shared experience makes us part of one big movement
Our community once again is preparing to come together for our annual Pride celebration. That means it’s time yet again to reflect on a question that we are often asked. You know this question well: “Is Pride still relevant?” By all accounts, the advances that our LGBTQ community has made just in the last several…
The San Diego LGBTQ community has much to be proud of
It is one of the most diverse communities in the nation. Black, Latino/a, Pan-Asian, Native American, indigenous peoples, white, multi-ethnic, non-binary, gender non-conforming, gender-queer, transgender, male, female, cis-gender, Muslim, Catholic, Christian, Jewish, Protestant, Buddhist, Humanist, no organized religion, Democrats, Republicans, no party preference, able-bodied, disabled, scores of nationalities – immigrant and native born, low resource,…
Rilan: Promoting individuality through his music
One of the best things San Diegans get to enjoy during Pride weekend is the plethora of musical acts that the music festival has to offer. This year the annual San Diego Pride Music Festival in Balboa Park will include multiple stages of entertainment, with more than 200 musicians, bands, comedians and dancers to tempt…
The pulse of Pride
This year’s Pride will obviously be of great significance providing a chance to show our strength and resilience. A reportedly large number of non-LGBT supporters will be attending this year. How can we do less? I can’t believe I’m saying this: Come out and join the “straights.” It is not over-reacting to be nervous and…
San Diego Pride Festival will feature metal detectors for the first time
San Diego Pride announced today that for the first time, the annual festival will feature metal detectors at the entrances. The festival will have more entry lanes to avoid long lines. As always, there will also be a significant law enforcement presence, the San Diego Police Department’s mobile command unit will be stationed in front,…
Hundreds crowdfunding Pride in Uganda
Despite increased security concerns following the tragic attack and murder of 49 people at Orlando’s gay club Pulse earlier this month, activists in Uganda have decided to stand in solidarity and move forward with Pride Uganda this August. The event will only go on if they are able to secure $20,000 in funding. Hundreds of…
Department of the Interior releases Pride Month video
The U.S. Department of the Interior has released a Pride Video that salutes all LGBT Americans and encourages all to get outdoors and find our park! Announcing the video on Facebook, the Department stated: “This #PrideMonth, we recognize important LGBT historical sites and our continued work toward equality. Celebrate diversity on public lands: Get outside, find your…
President Obama hosts his eighth LGBT Pride reception: ‘There’s a lot to be proud of today’
LGBT activists gathered at the White House Thursday for President Obama’s eighth Pride reception. In remarks given by the president at the reception he talked about his administration’s efforts to expand rights to LGBT Americans. “Every brave American who came out and spoke out, especially when it was tough. Because of them, because of all…