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- LifestyleMahira Dayal
'Straight Pride Parade' permit submitted in California 'in time for the 2020 election cycle'
A flier for the Straight Pride Parade asks attendees to celebrate "heterosexuality, masculinity, femininity, babies (born and unborn), Western civilization, our wonderful country and Christianity."
- LifestyleMahira Dayal
Penn. mayor refuses to display LGBTQ flag, saying it represents a 'political movement'
Before the event began, the mayor, Wally Scott canceled it, saying that the flag “represents a political movement,” which is against city policy.
- Pop CultureMahira Dayal
Politician speaks out after Pride flag removed from museum: 'We still have work to do'
The flag was removed by the Legislative Council, which oversees that Capitol complex, because it was deemed a “non-conforming display.”
- LifestyleMashable
A high school student came out in his valedictorian speech to wild applause
High school valedictorian Mason Bleu put the pride in Pride Month when he ended his graduation speech by coming out as bisexual. In a video that went viral on Twitter, he spoke on the importance of pride and in being proud of who he is, and quite frankly brought the house down with some real words of wisdom. "I've dodged it and ignored it because I wasn't proud of who I am," said Bleu in his speech. "But today I'm changing that. I'm proud to be a bisexual man." > So I came out during my valedictorian speech. It was definitely the scariest thing I've ever done but the reaction was amazing. Thank you to everyone who supported me! Pride2019 LGBTQ pic.twitter.com/u8ih03NTJd> > -- mason (@maasonbleu) June 29, 2019Students, parents, and faculty all gave him a standing ovation at that point in his speech, and he finished his speech by thanking everyone who came out for his graduation, "because I just came out."SEE ALSO: The best Pride Month memes of 2019After his video went viral, Bleu wrote a short thread encouraging others to take pride in themselves and offered to talk to other people who may struggle with their own sexuality. > The overarching theme of the speech was about being proud (it is pride month) so I decided that I couldn't tell people to be proud of who they are when I was in hiding for so long. Anyways, I did this not only for me but for anyone else who has struggled being closeted.> > -- mason (@maasonbleu) June 29, 2019> With that being said, you're not alone. Reach out to me or anyone else you trust. I'll definitely be willing to talk to anyone. ♥️ thank you so much and happy pride!> > -- mason (@maasonbleu) June 29, 2019Bleu, who is an aspiring actor, also noted that he'd be celebrating coming out at NYC Pride over the weekend. > Thank you for all the support ❤️ really means a lot to me. On that note, I'll be at NYC pride tomorrow. I hope to see some of y'all> > -- mason (@maasonbleu) June 29, 2019Happy Pride Month indeed . WATCH: Stonewall participant talks facing the riots, queer community coming together
- LifestyleUSA TODAY
'This is where the revolution began': Thousands celebrate WorldPride in NYC
New York City is hosting a massive Pride march on Sunday, topping off a month of rallies, parties and conferences celebrating the LGBTQ community.
- Pop CultureMahira Dayal
'Some penguins are gay. Get over it': London Zoo honors gay penguin couple for Pride month
Ronnie and Reggie got together in 2014, adopted an egg that another penguin couple abandoned.
- LifestyleMahira Dayal
'Firefly' actress Jewel Staite praises teens for kind act after church's pride flag is defaced
"The high school kids went over and drew rainbows and messages of inclusion all over the sidewalk out front. The next generation is not taking any BS.”
- LifestylePaulina Cachero
Woman outraged after being told to take down 'improper' pride flag: 'It's a right of freedom of expression'
“I was upset. It’s a right of freedom of expression," says Robin Chipman.
- Pop CultureKerry Justich
Gay couple receives letter saying they gave young neighbor the 'courage' to come out: 'Visibility is so important'
A lesbian couple in Texas received a letter from a neighbor who said that the women inspired them to come out.
- LifestyleMahira Dayal
Video surfaces of high school football players burning pride flag: 'Please hold these students accountable'
“As the mother of a transgender student who will be attending your school this year," said one parent, "I am upset, embarrassed, and worried for my child."
- LifestyleKristine Solomon
Man buys U.S. town, renames it 'Gay Hell' to protest Trump's ban on pride flags
A popular YouTube star announced Monday that he’d bought a town in Michigan and renamed it “Gay Hell” in protest of President Trump’s decision to prevent U.S. embassies from flying rainbow flags during the month of June — LGBTQ pride month.
Pop CultureKerry JustichVictoria’s Secret faces backlash for tweeting in support of LGBTQ community: ‘What hypocrisy'
People are not happy that Victoria's Secret Pink tweeted its support for the LGBTQ community just in time for Pride.
LifestyleErin DonnellyAxe Body Spray praised for shutting down homophobic commenter: 'Gay rights are human rights'
A critic accused the grooming brand of being "uninclusive and intolerant" for not supporting "straight pride."
Pop CultureKerry JustichBoston approves permit for 'Straight Pride Parade' to move forward, despite backlash
People around the country are outraged over one man's plans to hold a Straight Pride Parade in Boston.
StyleMahira DayalPhoto of Sikh man's 'fantastic' rainbow turban for gay pride goes viral: 'Awesome message'
Jiwandeep Kohli's turban took him "about an hour of tying, untying and safety pinning" and said that his efforts were well worth it.
- StyleSTYLECASTER
Hunter Is Celebrating Pride Month with a Cute Rainbow Boot (!!) That Gives Back (!!!)
The company is supporting *five* different charities this month.
- LifestylePeople
Ellen Page Celebrates Pride Month with Wife Emma Portner in Topless Kissing Photo
Ellen Page Celebrates Pride Month with Wife in Topless Kissing Photo
- LifestyleGlamour
Taylor Swift Dressed in Head-to-Toe Rainbow to Kick Off Pride Month
She made not one but two political statements on Saturday.
- StyleInStyle
5 Pride Collections That Are Giving 100% of Proceeds to LGBTQ Charities
Celebrate Pride Month by shopping the brands that are giving 100% of proceeds to LGBTQ charities.
- StyleFootwear News
Converse Pride Collection Debuts Sneakers Inspired by the Trans Flag
Converse's first Pride collection dropped in 2014 as it was born out of its LGBTQ+ employee network.
- LifestyleCurtis M. Wong
This Stunning Video Aims To Raise LGBTQ Awareness Through Dance
The Hollywood streets haven't looked this romantic since "La La Land."
