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Delta flight with 200+ people on board makes emergency landing at Cecil Airport after smoke reported in cockpit: JAA

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Thousands celebrate love at fifth annual Fernandina Beach Pride and Festival

Read full article: Thousands celebrate love at fifth annual Fernandina Beach Pride and Festival

Hundreds of people gathered at Central Park in Fernandina Beach to celebrate the fifth annual Pride Parade and Festival.

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Cloudy skies can’t dim joy as thousands fill nation’s capital for World Pride parade

Read full article: Cloudy skies can’t dim joy as thousands fill nation’s capital for World Pride parade

Gray skies and drizzle gave way to sunshine, multicolored flags and celebrations as the nation’s capital hosted the World Pride parade.

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Jacksonville kicks off Pride 2025 with events at Acosta, Main Street bridges

Read full article: Jacksonville kicks off Pride 2025 with events at Acosta, Main Street bridges

Jacksonville’s LGBTQ+ community and allies will march across the Acosta Bridge and the Main Street Bridge on Sunday to kick off Pride Month.

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World Pride comes to Washington in the shadow of, and in defiance of, the Trump administration

Read full article: World Pride comes to Washington in the shadow of, and in defiance of, the Trump administration

The World Pride 2025 welcome concert, with pop icon Shakira performing at Nationals Stadium, isn’t until May 31.

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Florida files suit against Target, claiming DEI initiatives 'misled investors'

Read full article: Florida files suit against Target, claiming DEI initiatives 'misled investors'

Florida’s new attorney general has filed a federal lawsuit against Target, claiming the discount store chain “misled investors” by promoting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that prompted a backlash and ultimately cost shareholders.

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Captain Sandy Yawn and Leah Rae Yawn raise awareness about women’s heart health

Read full article: Captain Sandy Yawn and Leah Rae Yawn raise awareness about women’s heart health

Captain Sandy Yawn and Leah Rae Yawn, stars of Bravo's "Below Deck Mediterranean," are making waves in Jacksonville with their latest ventures. The couple, who tied the knot in May 20245, have become prominent figures in North Florida's business and philanthropic scenes. Leah Rae Yawn, a seasoned aesthetician with three decades of experience, recently opened Skin by Leah in Ponte Vedra Beach. In recognition of American Heart Association's Go Red campaign, the Yawns are using their platform to raise awareness about women's heart health. Captain Sandy, who experienced a heart attack several years ago, emphasizes the importance of recognizing less common symptoms. To support the cause, Skin by Leah is donating 10% of this month's profits to the local chapter of the American Heart Association.

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Hamburger Mary’s Jacksonville announces soft opening with shows, events at new location

Read full article: Hamburger Mary’s Jacksonville announces soft opening with shows, events at new location

Hamburger Mary’s Jacksonville is preparing to welcome back guests to its well-known restaurant and entertainment venue under new management and location in February.

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Community gathers in Fernandina Beach to honor transgender lives lost to violence

Read full article: Community gathers in Fernandina Beach to honor transgender lives lost to violence

At Central Park in Fernandina Beach, the community gathered to honor transgender people who lost their lives to violence.

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‘Community in crisis’: Proclamation issued, vigil held in Nassau County for Transgender Day of Remembrance

Read full article: ‘Community in crisis’: Proclamation issued, vigil held in Nassau County for Transgender Day of Remembrance

The Fernandina Beach City Commission will issue a proclamation for Transgender Day of Remembrance at 6 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall.

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Hundreds take to the streets for 2024 Jax River City Pride Parade

Read full article: Hundreds take to the streets for 2024 Jax River City Pride Parade

The parade and festival draw thousands of community members each year who line the roads to celebrate and experience love, acceptance and friendship.

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Rainbow crosswalks make debut in lively 5 Points area

Read full article: Rainbow crosswalks make debut in lively 5 Points area

This crosswalk not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of the area but also sends a powerful message of acceptance and unity to all who pass through the 5 Points district.

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Same-sex couples and LGBTQ+ activists rally in Nepal's capital during the annual Pride parade

Read full article: Same-sex couples and LGBTQ+ activists rally in Nepal's capital during the annual Pride parade

Hundreds of LGBTQ+ people and their supporters have rallied in Nepal’s capital during the annual Pride parade, the first one since gay couples were able to register same-sex marriages officially in the Himalayan nation.

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River City Pride announces 2024 dates, theme & vendor applications

Read full article: River City Pride announces 2024 dates, theme & vendor applications

The parade and festival draw thousands of community members each year who line the roads to celebrate and experience love, acceptance and friendship.

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LGBTQ+ community, allies walk across the Acosta Bridge to celebrate Pride

Read full article: LGBTQ+ community, allies walk across the Acosta Bridge to celebrate Pride

Members of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies walked up the Acosta Bridge, smiling, waving, and holding items that would shine bright in the dark.

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LIVE: City of Jacksonville holds ceremony recognizing LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Read full article: LIVE: City of Jacksonville holds ceremony recognizing LGBTQ+ Pride Month

The City of Jacksonville will hold a ceremony Friday morning at City Hall recognizing LGBTQ+ Pride Month.

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Jacksonville recognizes LGBTQ+ Pride Month for first time in city’s history

Read full article: Jacksonville recognizes LGBTQ+ Pride Month for first time in city’s history

The City of Jacksonville will hold a ceremony Friday morning at City Hall recognizing LGBTQ+ Pride Month.

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Long-vacant storefront that once housed part of the Stonewall Inn reclaims place in LGBTQ+ history

Read full article: Long-vacant storefront that once housed part of the Stonewall Inn reclaims place in LGBTQ+ history

It was once half of the Stonewall Inn, the dive bar where a police raid exploded into a landmark moment for LGBTQ+ rights movement.

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Things to know about the gender-affirming care case as the Supreme Court prepares to weigh in

Read full article: Things to know about the gender-affirming care case as the Supreme Court prepares to weigh in

The Supreme Court is planning to weigh in on whether states can ban gender-affirming care for transgender minors.

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Stores are more subdued in observing Pride Month. Some LGBTQ+ people see a silver lining in that

Read full article: Stores are more subdued in observing Pride Month. Some LGBTQ+ people see a silver lining in that

With Pride Month in full gear, U.S. shoppers can find the usual merchandise many stores stock for the June celebration of LGBTQ+ culture and rights.

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Your guide to pride with The Queen of Community—Karrissa Wade

Read full article: Your guide to pride with The Queen of Community—Karrissa Wade

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

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Thousands celebrate diversity, inclusion at Fernandina Beach Pride

Read full article: Thousands celebrate diversity, inclusion at Fernandina Beach Pride

Thousands of people gathered to celebrate Pride at the annual Fernandina Beach Pride Parade and Festival on Saturday morning.

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News4JAX’s Jana Angel and Katie Garner to emcee Fernandina Beach Pride

Read full article: News4JAX’s Jana Angel and Katie Garner to emcee Fernandina Beach Pride

WJXT The Local Station is proud to be named media sponsor of the 2024 Fernandina Beach Pride Parade and Festival.

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List: Here are the Pride events happening in Northeast Florida in June 2024

Read full article: List: Here are the Pride events happening in Northeast Florida in June 2024

Events, parades, and parties are taking place all over Northeast Florida. News4JAX has compiled a list of events below.

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LGBTQ+ Pride Month is starting to show its colors around the world. What to know

Read full article: LGBTQ+ Pride Month is starting to show its colors around the world. What to know

Pride Month is kicking off around the world with parades and festivals in cities large and small.

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FBI sends out a warning for people attending Pride events in June

Read full article: FBI sends out a warning for people attending Pride events in June

Foreign terrorists’ groups and their supporters may be planning an attack on LGBTQ related events during the month of June, which is Pride Month.

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Proposed questions on sexual orientation and gender identity for the Census Bureau's biggest survey

Read full article: Proposed questions on sexual orientation and gender identity for the Census Bureau's biggest survey

The U.S. Census Bureau plans to test questions about sexual orientation and gender identity for its most comprehensive survey of American life.

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NHL issues updated theme night guidance, which includes a ban on players using Pride tape on the ice

Read full article: NHL issues updated theme night guidance, which includes a ban on players using Pride tape on the ice

The NHL sent a memo to teams last week clarifying what players can and cannot do as part of theme celebrations this season, including a ban on the use of rainbow-colored stick tape for Pride nights.

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Photos: Thousands celebrate Pride in Jacksonville during 2023 festival & parade

Read full article: Photos: Thousands celebrate Pride in Jacksonville during 2023 festival & parade

Thousands of community members, Floridians and out-of-towners came to celebrate love during Jacksonville’s Pride celebration this past weekend in Riverside and 5 Points.

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

Read full article: 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 country’s conservative leadership and threats by far-right groups.

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

Read full article: 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.

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

Read full article: 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.

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

Read full article: 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.

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Starbucks union says Pride weekend strikes closed 21 US stores

Read full article: 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 company’s flagship Reserve Roastery in Seattle.

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‘We have a lot of momentum’: LGBTQ+ community, supporters come together to protest, vigil

Read full article: ‘We have a lot of momentum’: 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.

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

Read full article: 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 intended to celebrate the lives and experiences of LGBTQ+ people and to protest against the rollback of hard-won civil rights gains.

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

Read full article: 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.

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

Read full article: 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.

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Target becomes latest company to suffer backlash for LGBTQ+ support, pulls some Pride month clothing

Read full article: Target becomes latest company to suffer backlash for LGBTQ+ support, pulls some Pride month clothing

Target is removing certain items from its stores and making other changes to its LGBTQ+ merchandise nationwide ahead of Pride month, after an intense backlash from some customers including violent confrontations with its workers.

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Future of Pride event in Massachusetts town still uncertain

Read full article: 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.

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JASMYN hosting Strides for Pride 5K this weekend

Read full article: JASMYN hosting Strides for Pride 5K this weekend

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

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No Pride jersey for Canucks' Kuzmenko, cites family

Read full article: 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.

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

Read full article: 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 they’ve handled the Men’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.

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National Coming Out Day: Community members celebrate their Pride

Read full article: 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.

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Hundreds come out for River City Pride Festival in Riverside

Read full article: 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.

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River City Pride postpones parade on Saturday

Read full article: 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!

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Belgrade police clash with hooligans as Pride march starts

Read full article: 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.

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South Korean capital celebrates 1st Pride parade in 3 years

Read full article: 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.

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Pride parade returns in London on 50th anniversary

Read full article: 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.’s first Pride parade, filling the streets of the British capital with color.

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Stonewall visitor center will be dedicated to LGBTQ history

Read full article: 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.

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How you can be an ally during Pride Month

Read full article: How you can be an ally during Pride Month

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

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To some surprise, Youngkin hosts series of Pride events

Read full article: To some surprise, Youngkin hosts series of Pride events

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

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

Read full article: 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?

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Jax’s Queen of Cabaret stops by the studio!

Read full article: Jax’s Queen of Cabaret stops by the studio!

Karrissa T Wade is Jacksonville’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!

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

Read full article: 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.

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Tell us your story for National Coming Out Day

Read full article: 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.

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River City Pride to hold 1-day event this weekend

Read full article: 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.

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

Read full article: Sail away with Kesha and a bunch of drag queens on the Kesha Cruise in 2022

Just like Kesha said in her hit song “Tik Tok,” well, “the party don’t start till I walk in,” and that goes for her Kesha Cruise that is setting sail in 2022.

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Arlington Middle School assistant principal dies

Read full article: Arlington Middle School assistant principal dies

The assistant principal of Arlington Middle School’s PRIDE program, Bobby Rivers, has died.

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15 LGBTQ artists you should listen to this Pride Month

Read full article: 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?

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Why it’s so important for athletes like Carl Nassib to come out of the closet

Read full article: Why it’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.

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

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

Need plans this weekend?

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Federal judge denies injunction over St. Johns County Pride proclamation

Read full article: 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.

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Driver says he is devastated by fatal Pride parade crash

Read full article: 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.

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Political donations lead Stonewall Inn to ban some beers

Read full article: Political donations lead Stonewall Inn to ban some beers

The Stonewall Inn’s owners say they won’t serve certain beers at the famous LGBT bar during Pride weekend to protest manufacturer Anheuser-Busch’s political contributions to some politicians who have supported anti-LGBT legislation.

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Officials: Deadly Pride parade crash appears unintentional

Read full article: 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.

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

Read full article: 17 movies and TV shows you should watch to celebrate Pride Month

It’s Pride Month!

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Acosta Bridge lights up in rainbow for Pride Month

Read full article: Acosta Bridge lights up in rainbow for Pride Month

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

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Here are the Pride events happening in Northeast Florida in June

Read full article: 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.

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Show us your Pride to celebrate National Coming Out Day

Read full article: 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 it’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 you’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.

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

Read full article: Businesses raise money for LGBTQ+ community after pandemic cancels Jacksonville Pride

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – 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 Mary’s Jacksonville held events last weekend, raising money for the LGBT+ community.

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Lil Nas X makes people think he came out

Read full article: 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.

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Thousands expected to take to NYC streets for WorldPride

Read full article: 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.

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Pride versus prayer at Museum of Science and History on Saturday

Read full article: 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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