PRIDE

"I am, always have been, and always will be."

The reports of shots fired turned out to be unfounded but come amid heightened fears of hate against LGBTQ people and mass shootings nationwide.

Thousands of people filled the streets of the Big Apple to celebrate Pride during the annual parade.

The parade was canceled the past two years due to COVID-19 restrictions. But at noon Sunday it was back, stepping off in the Uptown neighborhood.

Will Larkins, 17, organized and led the walkout at Winter Park High School in protest of Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill, catching the attention of the New York Times.

See how celebrities are celebrating Pride this month

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

It goes without saying that it was a rough day for the Orlando Pride in Portland on Sunday.

Attacks on LGBTQ people have intensified this month during the first big Pride events since pandemic restrictions were lifted.

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.

The bishop says the Nativity School in Worcester can no longer call itself Catholic after flying the Black Lives Matter and Pride flags.

You could say her show really “packed” a punch.

31 men, suspected members of Patriot Front who traveled from 12 different states, are charged with conspiracy to riot at Pride event.

31 men, suspected members of Patriot Front who traveled from 12 different states, are charged with conspiracy to riot at Pride event.

The Orlando Pride couldn’t get on the scoreboard nor break their winless streak on Sunday in Chicago.

via TwitterDozens of masked members of the white supremacist group Patriot Front were reportedly arrested near a Pride event in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, late Saturday. Video from the scene showed several members of the group kneeling in the grass, their hands zip-tied behind their backs, as counter-protesters jeered and shouted “losers!”Local news outlet KXLY reported that several people were detained, without naming the group directly, and said police were pulling the masks off those in custody an

Youngkin Pride Month Nat McKeller Crosby, left, greets Lisa Turner in front of the State Capitol, Wednesday June 8, 2022, in Richmond, Va. Glenn Youngkin for Pride Month. Given those positions, it generated some bipartisan surprise in Richmond this week when he hosted a reception celebrating Pride month at the Virginia Capitol. Turner said she asked the administration for a Pride month proclamation — a ceremonial recognition that's standard for other heritage months. James Millner, director of Virginia Pride, said in a statement that he was invited but would not attend.

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

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?

In the month of June, several Central Florida businesses and groups will be offering free wellness events to support mental health with community-wide activities.

The Orlando teenager who made national news when she became her school’s first transgender homecoming queen has graduated high school.

The Seminole County School Board has voted to cancel their plans for a proclamation supporting LGBTQ+ students and staff at Seminole County Public Schools

A new group of mostly Black and brown LGBTQ organizers are throwing the Pride March in Philadelphia on June 5, trying to rebuild the event into something more welcoming — and more revolutionary.

Pride events happening around Central Florida during the month of June

VIDEO: Central Florida law enforcement kicks off Pride Month with Safe Space Initiative meeting VIDEO: Central Florida law enforcement kicks off Pride Month with Safe Space Initiative meeting (WFTV)ORLANDO, Fla. — June is Pride month and on Tuesday, local law enforcement talked about efforts to make our community a safe, welcoming place for LGBTQ+ residents and visitors. Liaison officers from the UCF Police Department, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and the Orlando Police Department discussed the Safe Place Initiative. The agencies have teamed up with downtown businesses to expand the initiative, so community members can easily find places of support and assistance. The mission of the OPD Safe Place Initiative is to provide the LGBTQ community with safe places throughout the city that they can turn to if they are the victims of a crime. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 25 CFL LEO Safe Space Initiative Pride Month (PJ Cybulski)See Video: Ocala police save 6-day-old baby from chokingThe program provides decals to city facilities, businesses and other organizations for them to post as a symbol of safety for the victims of LGBTQ crime.

Daytona Beach Police Chief Jakari Young at a news conference on Friday discussed an ongoing investigation into death of a 77-year-old man in a hit-and-run crash in March, inviting the man’s family to address the Media.

The Pride gave up three goals in a span of 12 minutes late in the first half.

The monarch speaks about her experience with the virus during a virtual hospital visit.

The Orlando Pride has apologized after a supporters’ group was told it could not display a banner that said “Gay” at a match this weekend.

Having side effects after getting a COVID-19 vaccine are a sign that your immune system is responding, experts say.

The Center in Orlando is holding a special food drive Saturday to help stock the shelves of its Pride Pantry.

Alex Morgan is returning to her home state, joining the San Diego Wave of the National Women’s Soccer League for the team's first season.

After nearly a decade of crisscrossing the country and the globe for her professional career, Alex Morgan is headed home to Southern California. Morgan is joining the San Diego Wave, which will begin play in the National Women's Soccer League next season. Former Manchester United coach Casey Stoney will lead San Diego in its inaugural year.

The Chicago Red Stars defeated the Orlando Pride 1-0 in the regular season finale on Friday.

The Orlando Pride won’t be going to the NWSL playoffs this year.

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

Tens of thousands are expected in downtown Orlando this weekend as one of Florida’s largest pride festivals returns to Lake Eola Park.

The City of Orlando plans to put in a bid to host World Pride in October of 2026. Pride officials hope to pay tribute to Pulse victims and survivors 10 years after massacre.

Come Out With Pride festival and parade is on Saturday, October 9, Extra Covid precautions will include an extended parade route to accomodate social distancing. Those attending are being asked to wear a mask.

Pride Week in Orlando starts with a Drag Race 5k and ends with a parade.

The conservative majority of the School Board in Newberg, Ore., voted 4 to 3 to adopt a policy that has attracted national attention, criticism and protests in the weeks since it was first introduced.

An organization serving LGBTQ+ youth in Central Florida is kicking off Pride Month with a special event.

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.

Next up for the Pride is a game at NJ/NY Gotham FC at 5:30 p.m. next Sunday.

The Orlando Pride finally got back in the win column on Sunday.

For a moment it was hot vax summer; then the vibe sort of shifted.

The good news for the Orlando Pride was that they didn’t lose on Saturday. The bad news is that the Pride’s winless streak was stretched to six games following a 1-1 tie at the North Carolina Courage.

The Orlando Pride couldn’t put an end to its winless ways on Saturday.

$10,000 raised for 12-year-old victim of homophobic attack

Lekso Lashkarava, who was badly injured, was found dead in the Georgian capital Tbilisi on Sunday.

It wasn’t a festive July 4 for the Orlando Pride on Sunday, as the Pride dropped their first home game of the year, falling 2-0 to the North Carolina Courage.

The process is "technologically complex" and will take time however, the state department says.

Trisha Yearwood's gender-swapped Opry moment and Miley Cyrus's Nashville Pride concert seemed like historic moments in Music City.

Activists are calling for organizers to make events accessible for the disabled community even as they go virtual.

“Pride, at its essence, is an incredibly ambitious idea.” Plus: Suggestions for what to read, watch, and listen to this weekend.

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?

The Orlando Pride remain unbeaten after a 3-1 win against Kansas City on Wednesday.

Come Out With Pride wants you to take a 'seat at the table' on Wednesday evening for a virtual event that explores the personal meanings...

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

Famed NYC bar cites beer maker's $35,000 in campaign contributions to nearly 30 lawmakers described as anti-LGBTQ

During a Pride event in Orlando over the weekend, the head of the US Department of Veterans Affairs announced that VA hospitals would begin working...

Stonewall Beer Ban FILE - In this Monday, June 3, 2019, file photo, Pride flags and colors display on the Stonewall Inn bar, marking the site of 1969 riots that followed a police raid of the bar's gay patrons, in New York. 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. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File) (Bebeto Matthews)NEW YORK — (AP) — 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. “We just felt Stonewall having the platform, the power to do this, it was important to stand up,” Lentz said. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.

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.

Florida man arrested for vandalism after doing burnout through Pride street mural FILE PHOTO: A Florida man was arrested after he intentionally did a "burnout" across a Pride-themed street mural earlier this week. (thumb/Getty Images/iStockphoto)DELRAY BEACH, Fla. — A Florida man was arrested after he intentionally did a “burnout” across a Pride-themed street mural earlier this week. He said he heard someone yell “tear up that gay intersection” before Jerich drove through it, WPTV reported. A license plate search led investigators to Jerich, WPTV reported. #BREAKING: Man vandalized LGBTQ crosswalk during Trump rally, Delray Beach police say https://t.co/my8kzvK9kJ pic.twitter.com/AIExtskFGV — WPTV (@WPTV) June 18, 2021©2021 Cox Media Group

It’s Pride Month!

Vice President Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance at the Pride event in Washington on Saturday but it was one of her protectors who drew the attention of many Twitter users.

The city planned to keep bridge lit up in rainbow colors throughout the week for Pride Month.

June is Pride month, and Florida seems hellbent on looking as homophobic as possible. On Tuesday, a day after Jacksonville’s Acosta Bridge was lit with...

The Orlando Pride remain undefeated after a 1-1 draw with the Washington Spirit on Sunday.

A schoolyard clash over rainbow Pride flags got some students suspended and others expelled from their Florida middle school.

The LAFD and LAPD confirmed to Insider that they responded to a medical emergency at a block that appears to match Siwa's home on Wednesday.

The team's on-field caps and jerseys will feature the "SF" logo with colors depicting the Progress Pride Flag.

The team's on-field caps and jerseys will feature the "SF" logo with colors depicting the Progress Pride Flag.

June 1 marks a historic day for residents of Mount Dora in Lake County as city council members signed a new proclamation formally recognizing June as LGBTQIA Pride month.

Alex Morgan scored for Orlando in the Pride’s 2-1 win against the Portland Thorns on Tuesday.

It’s almost Pride Month, and Lego announced its newest set called “Everyone is Awesome.”

Alex Morgan scored a goal for the Orlando Pride for the first time in three years in a game against the Washington Spirit on Sunday.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Exploria Stadium announced Monday it will open to full capacity in June. Select seats located near player areas, such as benches and the competition tunnel, will not be available due to league COVID-19 protocols. Health and safety protocols will remain in place for all City and Pride matches. In addition, the Club will also continue to operate in accordance with both the MLS and NWSL medical protocols. READ: Skydiver dies after midair collision with parachutist in DeLand, police sayBeginning Friday, May 21, single-game tickets for all regular-season matches from June on will be available to the general public.

The 75-year-old was convicted in 2016 of genocide during the conflict in the former Yugoslavia.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando’s annual Pride event is set to return to Lake Eola Park for an in-person celebration this fall. Come Out With Pride announced last week that Pride will kick off all day on Saturday, Oct. 9. READ: Orange County population nears 50% vaccination markGet ready! Come Out With Pride is happy to officially announce the return of an in-person Pride to Lake Eola Park on Saturday, October 9, 2021! “We are actively monitoring the latest developments and will comply with all applicable local and CDC guidelines as they are updated.”Pride looked a bit different last fall due to the pandemic, with virtual events and a socially distanced parade.

Stocks slipped on Tuesday after reaching fresh all-time highs as traders weighed the possibility of even more fiscal stimulus being approved by Congress. Tuesday's decline snapped a three-day winning streak for both the Dow and S&P 500. President Donald Trump had previously called for a $2,000 direct payment to Americans. Senate Republicans have opposed larger direct payments despite Trump's demands. "The agreement on a fresh U.S. fiscal stimulus package removes a recent hurdle, and global central banks continue to support the recovery by maintaining (and extending) monetary accommodation."

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.

The Orlando Pride opened up their fall series of play with a scoreless draw at the North Carolina Courage on Saturday. The Pride withstood a barrage of shots from the Courage, who outshot the Pride, 18-6, and had eight corner kicks to four for Orlando. Orlando will next be in action next Saturday at the Houston Dash in what will be the second of four games played during their fall series.

On Friday, De Blasio canceled nonessential events through May and a city-sponsored concert series that was scheduled start June 22. In extending the cancellations through June, de Blasio said it was a decision "we have to make." New York City is canceling concerts, festivals and parades, including the 2020 Pride march, through June as the city seeks to drive down its coronavirus infection rate, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Monday. He said 853 people were in intensive care for Covid-19 on Saturday, up slightly from 849 the previous day. I know it's going to be a long road."

ORLANDO - A long season is down to one final game for the Orlando Pride following another loss Saturday. Goals from Ashley Hatch (5th minute), Crystal Thomas (62nd minute) and Tiffany McCarty (85th minute) lifted the Washington Spirit to a 3-0 win over the Pride at Exploria Stadium. The Pride, who clinched the worst record in the league (4-16-3) with the loss, will finish their season next Saturday at home against Reign FC. Copyright 2019 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.

The Orlando Pride were so close to their first win in over a month Sunday, but were denied by a late goal by a past U.S. World Cup hero. Carli Lloyd scored in the 88th minute for Sky Blue (New Jersey) to force a 1-1 tie with the Pride at Red Bull Arena. The Pride (4-15-3) took a 1-0 lead in the 18th minute on a goal by Shelina Zadorsky, but couldn't quite hang on in the closing minutes. Next up for the Pride is a home game against the Washington Spirit at 5 p.m. Saturday. Copyright 2019 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.

It was yet another blowout loss for the Orlando Pride against the league-leading North Carolina Courage on Saturday. The Courage scored early and often and routed the Pride for a third time this year, this time 6-1 in North Carolina in a matchup of first versus last in the National Women's Soccer League standings. The Courage finished 3-0 against the Pride this season, outscoring Orlando in those games, 14-1. But the Courage added two more goals to complete their onslaught. The Pride (4-15-2) will next play at New Jersey against Sky Blue on Sept. 29.

FreeImages.com/Christopher BrunoORLANDO, Fla. - The Chicago Red Stars defeated the Orlando Pride 1-0 after a goal in stoppage time Wednesday. Casey Short scored the game-winning goal in the 94' minute. Red Stars goalie Alyssa Naeher set a milestone Wednesday, as she played in her 10,000th minute of her career. Before the game Wednesday night, Orlando announced the team raised $15,000 to make a Pride-themed mini-pitch in the Orlando area. The Pride said they will make more announcements about the pitch at a later time.

WASHINGTON - A winning streak continues to elude the Orlando Pride this season. The Pride's quest to win consecutive games for the first time this year was thwarted Saturday in Washington as the Washington Spirit earned a 2-1 win over the Pride. Ashley Hatch of the Spirit scored the game-winner in the 59th minute for Washington, which opened the scoring in the ninth minute on a goal by Crystal Thomas. Marta tied the game for the Pride on a goal in the 31st minute, but that was all the scoring the Pride (4-12-2) could generate. Next up for the Pride is a game in Tacoma on Sept. 7 against the Reign.

ORLANDO - The season-long problem of scoring goals is rearing its head again for the Orlando Pride. For the second straight game and eighth time this season, the Pride were shut out, this time by the Utah Royals, who earned a 2-0 win at Exploria Stadium on Saturday. World Cup standout Christen Press scored in the 60th minute ,and then Amy Rodriguez added an insurance goal in the 77th minute for the Royals, who improved to 3-0 against the Pride this season. Orlando (3-11-3) lost for the third time in its last four games and will have a short turnaround before playing at Chicago on Wednesday. Copyright 2019 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.

ORLANDO - After a three-week layoff, the Orlando Pride couldnt do what it hasnt done all season, which is win consecutive games. In their first game since July 20, the Pride lost a game devoid of many offensive chances, falling 1-0 to the Houston Dash on Saturday at Exploria Stadium. A goal on a penalty kick by Houston's Rachel Daly in the 87th minute turned out to be the only scoring of the game. Offensive chances were few in the game, with the Pride only have three shots on goal to two for the Dash. The Pride (3-10-2) will next host the Utah Royals at 7:30 p.m. next Saturday.

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.

WorldPride took place during the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, considered the catalyst for the modern gay rights movement. 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. Solidarity 'in this climate of hate'Frances Goldin, 95, brought the same sign she says she has taken to New York Pride for 35 years. Marchers from Copenhagen were already gearing up for the next WorldPride in 2021, which will be hosted in the Danish capital. Moore also called on the public to support the transgender community outside of Pride month.

ORLANDO – A poor start to the season didn’t get much better for the Orlando Pride on Saturday. The Pride are now winless in four games to start the year following a 1-0 loss to the Utah Royals at Orlando City Stadium. Christen Press scored the game’s only goal in the 19th minute for the Royals, who ended up outshooting the Pride, 17-15. The Pride did have 10 corner kicks to Utah’s five, but they couldn’t cash in on those chances and fell to 0-3-1 on the season. Next up for the Pride is a game at the Houston Dash on May 5.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando's new women's soccer team is beaming with pride after the team finally unveiled its new official uniforms. Alex Morgan and company will be sporting purple jerseys with the Orlando Health logo, similar to Orlando City's jerseys. The club recently launched the campaign #FilledWithPride to rally supporters to break the National Women's Soccer League's single-match attendance record of 21,144 fans. The Pride will take the field for its first home game next Sunday against Houston.