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PRIDE


Hundreds of Pride activists march in Serbia despite hate messages sent by far-right officials

Hundreds of Pride activists have gathered in the Serbian capital amid heavy police presence and anti-gay messages sent by the countryโ€™s conservative leadership and threats by far-right groups.

California shop owner killed over Pride flag was adamant she would never take it down, friend says

A longtime friend says the California woman killed for apparently refusing to remove an LGBTQ+ rainbow Pride flag from outside her store was adamant that she would never take it down.

Florida rulings ease concerns about drag performers at Pride parades, drag queen story hours

Librarians in Florida who feared fines for hosting drag queen story hours, and Pride parade organizers who worried about citations for including drag performers, can breathe easier now.

NHL, players unveil inclusion coalition they hope will help make hockey more diverse and welcoming

The NHL and NHLPA are launching a new Player Inclusion Coalition aimed at diversifying hockey and making it more welcoming.

Starbucks union says Pride weekend strikes closed 21 US stores

The union organizing Starbucks workers says a strike timed to Pride month closed 21 stores over the weekend, including the companyโ€™s flagship Reserve Roastery in Seattle.

Starbucks union calls strike over Pride displays, but the company calls it a misinformation campaign

Workers at 150 Starbucks locations will strike in the coming week over what their union says is a clash over decor supporting LGBTQ+ causes, but the company denies it's banned any such displays and accused the union of using misinformation as a tactic in labor talks.

โ€˜We have a lot of momentumโ€™: LGBTQ+ community, supporters come together to protest, vigil

Two events were held Sunday to honor the LGBTQ+ community and protest recent legislation, which eventgoers say is anti-trans.

LGBTQ+ Pride month kicks off with protests, parades, parties

The start of June marks the beginning of Pride month around the United States and some parts of the world, a season to celebrate the lives and experiences of LGBTQ+ people and to protest against the recent rollback of hard-won civil rights gains.

LGBTQ+ activists call for new strategies to promote equality after Target backlash

Activists in the LGBTQ+ community are calling for new ways to mobilize against threats to their long fight for equality.

Why is Target pulling some Pride merch? The retailer's response to hostile backlash, explained

Target is removing some items and making other changes to its LGBTQ+ merchandise nationwide after intense backlash from some shoppers ahead of Pride month.

Future of Pride event in Massachusetts town still uncertain

The future of a Pride event that included a drag show in a small Massachusetts town remains up in the air after town officials held another vote on whether to allow the event.

JASMYN hosting Strides for Pride 5K this weekend

Local LGBTQA nonprofit JASMYN brings back their Strides for Pride 5k run this weekend!

No Pride jersey for Canucks' Kuzmenko, cites family

Canucks winger Andrei Kuzmenko is the sixth NHL player to decide not to wear an LGBTQ+ themed warm-up jersey when Vancouver holds its annual Pride night.

U.S. Soccer is making a statement with Pride Crest during World Cup in Qatar

There are many reasons to criticize FIFA for the way theyโ€™ve handled the Menโ€™s World Cup that is about to begin in Qatar, and at the top of that list is that they chose to have it in a nation with egregious human rights violations.

National Coming Out Day: Community members celebrate their Pride

News4JAX is proud to be an inclusive news station serving all residents, businesses and visitors in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.

Hundreds come out for River City Pride Festival in Riverside

River City Pride was back Sunday and hundreds of organizations and community members showed up and showed off their pride at a festival in Riverside.

River City Pride postpones parade on Saturday

JAX River City Pride invites everyone to come out to Be Loud, Be Proud this October for PRIDE!

Belgrade police clash with hooligans as Pride march starts

Riot police have clashed with soccer hooligans in downtown Belgrade, where a Pride march started despite threats from anti-gay groups and an official earlier ban.

South Korean capital celebrates 1st Pride parade in 3 years

Thousands of gay rights supporters are celebrating under heavy police guard the South Korean capital's first major Pride parade in three years after a COVID-19 hiatus.

Pride parade returns in London on 50th anniversary

Hundreds of thousands of people have turned out on the streets of London to mark the 50th anniversary of the U.K.โ€™s first Pride parade, filling the streets of the British capital with color.

Stonewall visitor center will be dedicated to LGBTQ history

A visitor center dedicated to telling the story of the LGBTQ rights movement will open next to the Stonewall Inn.

How you can be an ally during Pride Month

As we all know, June is Pride Month, and itโ€™s a time for the LGBTQ+ community to come together and celebrate being out and proud.

To some surprise, Youngkin hosts series of Pride events

Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin hosted a series of events this week marking Pride month.

This New York City bar lets you live your Broadway-singing fantasy

Have you ever had dreams of starring in a Broadway show and singing your heart out to hundreds of people in a packed New York theater?

Jaxโ€™s Queen of Cabaret stops by the studio!

Karrissa T Wade is Jacksonvilleโ€™s queen of cabaret and comedy as well as a dynamic community activist fighting for the equal rights of all people . Today Karrissa joins River City Live to talk about the exciting events going on around our community and the best way to celebrate Pride. Although June brings a flourish of bright colors and bold celebrations, Pride also honors the anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, a keystone event in LGBTQIA history. Make sure you follow Karrissa online and on social media to learn more! Step out and show your support at some of these great local hot spots honoring Pride this June!

Community organizations throw Pride rally, party outside Duval County School Board

Equality Florida said they want to ensure Duval County provides a safe and inclusive environment for all LGBTQ students.

Tell us your story for National Coming Out Day

Tell us your story for National Coming Out Day

Oct. 11 is National Coming Out Day, and for many LGBTQ+ Americans, there are many reasons to celebrate their Pride.

River City Pride to hold 1-day event this weekend

River City Pride to hold 1-day event this weekend

The CW-17 (WCWJ) is the Media Sponsor for the 2021 River City Pride Parade.

Sail away with Kesha and a bunch of drag queens on the Kesha Cruise in 2022

Sail away with Kesha and a bunch of drag queens on the Kesha Cruise in 2022

Just like Kesha said in her hit song โ€œTik Tok,โ€ well, โ€œthe party donโ€™t start till I walk in,โ€ and that goes for her Kesha Cruise that is setting sail in 2022.

Arlington Middle School assistant principal dies

Arlington Middle School assistant principal dies

The assistant principal of Arlington Middle Schoolโ€™s PRIDE program, Bobby Rivers, has died.

15 LGBTQ artists you should listen to this Pride Month

As we all know, June is Pride Month, and what better way to celebrate the rainbow flag than listening to some music made by those in the LGBTQ community?

Why itโ€™s so important for athletes like Carl Nassib to come out of the closet

Why itโ€™s so important for athletes like Carl Nassib to come out of the closet

Las Vegas Raiders football player Carl Nassib made history Monday when he became the first active NFL player to come out of the closet.

Farmers Markets, Photo ops, 904 Pop Up: Here are the events happening this weekend

Farmers Markets, Photo ops, 904 Pop Up: Here are the events happening this weekend

Need plans this weekend?

Federal judge denies injunction over St. Johns County Pride proclamation

Federal judge denies injunction over St. Johns County Pride proclamation

A federal judge on Tuesday denied a request to force the St. Johns County Commission to consider a county-wide Pride proclamation, but the attorney who brought the LGBTQ+ community feels they will ultimately prevail.

Driver says he is devastated by fatal Pride parade crash

Driver says he is devastated by fatal Pride parade crash

The 77-year-old driver who accidentally slammed his truck into fellow members of a gay chorus group, killing one and injuring two others, said Monday that he was devastated by the crash at the start of a Pride parade in South Florida.

Political donations lead Stonewall Inn to ban some beers

Political donations lead Stonewall Inn to ban some beers

The Stonewall Innโ€™s owners say they wonโ€™t serve certain beers at the famous LGBT bar during Pride weekend to protest manufacturer Anheuser-Buschโ€™s political contributions to some politicians who have supported anti-LGBT legislation.

Officials: Deadly Pride parade crash appears unintentional

Officials: Deadly Pride parade crash appears unintentional

Officials say a driver unintentionally slammed into spectators at the start of a Pride parade in South Florida, killing one person and seriously injuring another.

17 movies and TV shows you should watch to celebrate Pride Month

Itโ€™s Pride Month!

Acosta Bridge lights up in rainbow for Pride Month

Acosta Bridge lights up in rainbow for Pride Month

The Acosta Bridge is lit up in rainbow colors to celebrate Pride Month in Jacksonville.

Here are the Pride events happening in Northeast Florida in June

Here are the Pride events happening in Northeast Florida in June

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month. The month is intended to celebrate hard-won equality and to raise awareness about efforts still in progress.

Show us your Pride to celebrate National Coming Out Day

Show us your Pride to celebrate National Coming Out Day

Oct. 11 is National Coming Out Day, and for many LGBTQ+ Americans, there are many reasons to celebrate their Pride. National Coming Out Day has been celebrated for 32 years now, and itโ€™s an important reminder on just how far the queer community has come since earlier times. There was an entire generation of LGBTQ Americans who had live inside the closet because of laws and discrimination. So if youโ€™re proud to be out and want it to shout it from the rooftops, tell us about it below! If you have advice for people still in the closet struggling with their identity, maybe offer some advice, and tell us how your life has improved since coming out.

Businesses raise money for LGBTQ+ community after pandemic cancels Jacksonville Pride

Businesses raise money for LGBTQ+ community after pandemic cancels Jacksonville Pride

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ€“ The first weekend in October is usually when Jacksonville celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride. Thousands would pack Riverside and participate in the Pride Parade and a block party, raising money for the LGBTQ+ youth organizations, local businesses and more. Now, local restaurants, businesses and nightclubs are trying to raise money for the community while keeping social distancing in mind. Below are some local events and fundraising opportunities to give money to non-profit organizations to help keep them running smoothly. Hamburger Maryโ€™s Jacksonville held events last weekend, raising money for the LGBT+ community.

Lil Nas X makes people think he came out

Lil Nas X makes people think he came out

Lil Nas X performs onstage at the 2019 BET Awards on June 23, 2019, in Los Angeles. (CNN) - Lil Nas X closed out Pride month with some tweets that have people thinking he's made a declaration about his sexuality. His tweets were met with some support, including fellow rapper JackBoy who said he "respects" Lil Nas X for coming out. "Kudos to Lil Nas X for sharing his truth," Murray tweeted. CNN has reached out to Lil Nas X for comment.

Thousands expected to take to NYC streets for WorldPride

Thousands expected to take to NYC streets for WorldPride

(CNN) - New York has always been a major Pride destination, but this year's celebration is expected to draw record crowds. "The LGBTQ community is an essential part of NYC," New York Police Department Commissioner James O'Neill said at a news conference on Tuesday. Sunday's march caps off a month of events that included a rally commemorating Stonewall 50, Youth Pride and Pride Island, a three-day outdoor music festival. "New York City is the birthplace of the modern LGBTQ rights movement," Mayor Bill de Blasio tweeted last week. Last year's march in New York City featured more than 550 groups and more than 100 floats.

Pride versus prayer at Museum of Science and History on Saturday

Pride versus prayer at Museum of Science and History on Saturday

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Nearly two dozen protesters met outside The Museum of Science and History in Jacksonville Saturday morning to speak out against the fourth annual Pride celebration day downtown. The demonstrators began hand in hand with a prayer then held up signs against the Pride celebration. "This is a 'protect our children and family rally and family march and prayer rally,'" said Raymond Johnson, president and founder of Biblical Concept Ministries. Protesters gathered outside as MOSH kicked off its fourth Pride celebration day with LGBTQ organizations, resources and drag performances. Pride Celebration Day is in partnership with JASMYN, LGBT UNF Resource Center, River City Pride and the Women's Center of Jacksonville, with activities planned throughout the day.

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