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How I Found My Pride as a Queer Brown Latina

Sofía AguilarJune 14, 2022

by Sofía AguilarJune 14, 202203681

Despite what the colorful rainbows and flag-waving during Pride Month may imply, being gay isn’t easy. I’ve seen folks being shunned from their families, risking relationships, hiding their identities in certain contexts and spaces—and it gets even more complicated when...

Culture

Celebrate Pride With These LGBTQ Latinx Trailblazers

Bill O’ConnorJune 15, 2020September 28, 2020

by Bill O’ConnorJune 15, 2020September 28, 2020013728

With all of its glitter, rainbow glory, dazzling processions, and eye candy, gay pride month has made yet another June that much better. Last year, we saw the addition of black and brown stripes to the iconic rainbow flag, which stemmed from a...

Culture

7 Children’s Books to Read During Pride Month

Priscilla BlossomJune 16, 2019August 5, 2020

by Priscilla BlossomJune 16, 2019August 5, 202003371

Someone recently asked me how I celebrate Pride Month as a queer woman, and at first, I wasn’t sure. I love seeing my city filled with even more rainbows and glitter than usual (I already live in a gayborhood), but...

Lifestyle

Celebrate Gay Pride Month in These 6 Latin American Cities

Bill O’ConnorJune 5, 2017January 21, 2021

by Bill O’ConnorJune 5, 2017January 21, 202112883

June is the start of gay pride month in the U.S., but the celebrations can be seen worldwide. Here’s how six Latin American cities are honoring pride month with activism, marches, games, and glitter. Mexico City, Mexico The first Mexico City...