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NC Gov. Josh Stein Issues Pride Month Proclamation
Whereas, LGBTQ+ Pride Month celebrates the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people and highlights the need for a safer and fairer world; and Whereas, Pride Month is observed yearly in June to coincide with the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall riots, a series of gay equality protests in New York City; and Whereas, in 2025, the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) tracked 1,042 anti-LGBTQ incidents in 47 United States and the District of Columbia; and those incidents included 128 acts of hateful vandalism, 76 violent assaults, 22 threats of violence, and 15 attempts of arson, […]
ME Gov. Janet Mills Issues Pride Month Proclamation
WHEREAS, the Stonewall riots that began on June 28, 1969, sparked the LGBTQ rights movement in America; and WHEREAS, during these riots, LGBTQ citizens, led by transgender women of color, rose up and resisted police harassment that arose out of discriminatory criminal laws that have since been declared unconstitutional; and WHEREAS, in the decades since the Stonewall riots, Pride celebrations have taken place around the country every June to commemorate this historic turning point for the LGBTQ community; and WHEREAS, following the 1984 murder of Charlie Howard, a young gay man in Bangor, LQBTQ Mainers came together to form the […]
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul Issues Pride Month Proclamation
Just in via press release: As New Yorkers come together to celebrate Pride Month and mark the 15th anniversary of New York’s landmark Marriage Equality Act, The Great New York State Fair today announced its LGBTQ+ Pride Day programming for Friday, August 28, the first Friday of the 2026 Fair. LGBTQ+ Pride Day will feature the annual Resource Fair, comedy performances, community programming, and the Chevrolet Music Series lineup that includes Melissa Etheridge, Brandy Clark, DJ Pretty Mess, and Elton and The Early Years Band. Today’s announcement was made during a special Pride Month ceremony and flag raising at the Fairgrounds, […]
Local News
Positive Images Creates The SoCo GAMA (Gender-Affirming Medication Access) Fund
The SoCo GAMA (Gender-Affirming Medication Access) Fund was created with a simple but urgent purpose: to remove financial barriers to gender-affirming medication for members of our community. We launched it in response to what we were hearing every day. People were navigating systems that were confusing, under-resourced, and too often inaccessible when it mattered most. At its core, the fund has always been about access. Access to care. Access to dignity. Access to the ability to live fully and authentically. The fund was launched at a critical time, when access to care was threatened for all, but especially for our trans youth, who faced the reality […]
Arts & Entertainment
Summer at Transcendence is Officially Underway
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION Friday, June 19 | Ain’t Too Proud We are proud to honor Juneteenth National Independence Day — centering the stories and lived experiences of Black Americans, while celebrating freedom, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of equality. Telling the story of The Temptations, this evening recognizes a legacy rooted in Black excellence. PRIDE NIGHT Saturday, August 29 | Mamma Mia! Our annual Pride Night returns — a vibrant, affirming celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community. The pre-show picnic transforms into a colorful, joy-filled gathering, followed by Mamma Mia! under the stars — a show that celebrates love, friendship, and self-expression. ASL INTERPRETED PERFORMANCES Ain’t Too […]
Frameline Announces Lineup for Landmark 50th San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival
Today, queer media nonprofit Frameline announced the full lineup for the landmark 50th San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival (Frameline50) — the largest, longest-running, and most widely recognized queer film exhibition in the world. Taking place June 17–27, Frameline50’s 11 days of programming feature over 140 films from 35 countries. “It is an unbelievable privilege to lead this organization during our landmark 50th festival. The lead up to this anniversary has happened alongside this looming, all-pervading sense that a revolution — both political and moral — is mounting. Now, the 50th is here. And so is the revolution. Our rights are being taken away […]
State News
SF LGBT Center Presents Building The Block: Rainbow Reunion
Saturday, June 6, 2026 | 12 – 6 pm SF LGBT Center (1800 Market St), San Francisco Free, Open to All Ages, and Family-Friendly Building the Block: Rainbow Reunion is our 3rd annual FREE, all-ages outdoor celebration that brings our beautiful LGBTQ+ community together through drag performances, live music, local small business vendors, food trucks, free clothing closets, art exhibits, wellness classes, community resources, and more! Join us on Saturday, June 6th, from 12-6 pm to kick off the 2026 Pride season at the SF LGBT Center! To get your FREE tickets, RSVP Here. You can also register on the day of the […]
San Francisco YMCA updates women’s locker room rules after complaint over one trans patron
A San Francisco YMCA has updated its locker room guidelines following complaints from some members about a trans member’s conduct in the women’s changing facilities. The Stonestown Family YMCA introduced new signage outlining expectations around nudity, privacy, and appropriate use of shared spaces, as reported by The Daily Mail on 25 May. The updated rules state that nudity should be “discreet, limited, and brief”, and that it is permitted only while actively showering. Members are also instructed to maintain personal space and use common areas in a manner that respects the privacy of others. According to reporting, the changes follow a period of dispute involving a […]
