Photos: 2024 Atlanta Pride Parade in Atlanta | Oct. 13, 2024
The 2024 Atlanta Pride Parade took place on Oct. 13.
The 2024 Atlanta Pride Parade took place on Oct. 13.
Thousands attend annual Atlanta Pride Parade in Midtown
The streets of Midtown in Atlanta came alive with excitement and vibrant energy as thousands of people gathered for the annual Pride Parade. The event, a highlight of the city's Pride celebrations, kicked off at noon at the Atlanta Civic Center MARTA station.
The streets of Midtown in Atlanta came alive with excitement and vibrant energy as thousands of people gathered for the annual Pride Parade. The event, a highlight of the city's Pride celebrations, kicked off at noon at the Atlanta Civic Center MARTA station.
Pennsylvania man indicted for hate crime at Atlanta's Global Black Pride
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has announced an indictment against a Pennsylvania man accused of committing a hate crime during the Global Black Pride Celebration in August.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has announced an indictment against a Pennsylvania man accused of committing a hate crime during the Global Black Pride Celebration in August.
Rainbow Crosswalk in Midtown Atlanta gets new look for Atlanta Pride 2024
Atlanta Pride is set to take place this week, and the iconic rainbow crosswalks in Midtown have a new look.
Atlanta Pride is set to take place this week, and the iconic rainbow crosswalks in Midtown have a new look.
Revelation of San Jose State trans volleyball player sparks forfeits from opponents
San Jose State University officials said via an emailed statement, that the school is in-line with Mountain West and NCAA rules relating to the participation of a reportedly trans athlete on the school's women's volleyball team. So far, three schools have declined to compete against SJSU, instead having the matches either listed as cancelations or forfeitures.
San Jose State University officials said via an emailed statement, that the school is in-line with Mountain West and NCAA rules relating to the participation of a reportedly trans athlete on the school's women's volleyball team. So far, three schools have declined to compete against SJSU, instead having the matches either listed as cancelations or forfeitures.
'Queer Perspectives' opens at Steffen Thomas Museum in Buckhead
The Steffen Thomas Museum of Art is currently hosting "Queer Perspectives," an exhibition that opened last weekend and runs until Jan. 4, 2025.
The Steffen Thomas Museum of Art is currently hosting "Queer Perspectives," an exhibition that opened last weekend and runs until Jan. 4, 2025.
Biden pardoning service members convicted under law that banned gay sex
Biden is pardoning potentially thousands of former U.S. service members convicted of violating a now-repealed military ban on consensual gay sex.
Biden is pardoning potentially thousands of former U.S. service members convicted of violating a now-repealed military ban on consensual gay sex.
California man recounts stabbing gay college student during trial for 2018 killing
A California man charged with killing a gay University of Pennsylvania student testified that he repeatedly stabbed the college sophomore after trying to grab a cellphone he feared had been used to photograph him.
A California man charged with killing a gay University of Pennsylvania student testified that he repeatedly stabbed the college sophomore after trying to grab a cellphone he feared had been used to photograph him.
Pride events to close out the month of June in metro Atlanta
Pride Month isn't over yet and there are several events planned in metro Atlanta before the end of the month.
Pride Month isn't over yet and there are several events planned in metro Atlanta before the end of the month.
Here are several LGBTQ historic residences that you can visit now
These historic places were home to some of the notable trailblazers from the LGBTQ community. See the list.
These historic places were home to some of the notable trailblazers from the LGBTQ community. See the list.
History of the rainbow Pride flag
The rainbow pride flag, created by Gilbert Baker in 1978, symbolizes LGBTQ+ pride, diversity, and acceptance, evolving over time with variations like the Progress Pride Flag to represent broader inclusivity, especially as millions celebrate Pride Month globally.
The rainbow pride flag, created by Gilbert Baker in 1978, symbolizes LGBTQ+ pride, diversity, and acceptance, evolving over time with variations like the Progress Pride Flag to represent broader inclusivity, especially as millions celebrate Pride Month globally.
Gwinnett County passes law protecting LGBTQ+ people from discrimination
There are new protections for members of the LGBTQ+ community in Gwinnett County.
There are new protections for members of the LGBTQ+ community in Gwinnett County.
Military veteran comes out as gay in viral obituary: 'I was afraid'
“I'm sorry for not having the courage to come out as Gay," Edward Thomas Ryan wrote.
“I'm sorry for not having the courage to come out as Gay," Edward Thomas Ryan wrote.
Ava Max to headline 2024 Atlanta Pride Festival
Global pop sensation Ava Max will headline the 2024 Atlanta Pride Festival on Saturday, Oct. 12, in Atlanta’s Piedmont Park.
Global pop sensation Ava Max will headline the 2024 Atlanta Pride Festival on Saturday, Oct. 12, in Atlanta’s Piedmont Park.
San Francisco 1st major city to offer 'sanctuary' for transgender people
In a unanimous vote, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors declared the city a sanctuary city for people who are transgender, gender non-conforming, intersex, and Two Spirt, a Pan-Indian term describing people who are neither male nor female.
In a unanimous vote, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors declared the city a sanctuary city for people who are transgender, gender non-conforming, intersex, and Two Spirt, a Pan-Indian term describing people who are neither male nor female.
Bill would rename Christopher Street-Sheridan Square subway stop after Stonewall
A Manhattan subway station would be renamed to commemorate the Stonewall riots that galvanized the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement, under a new bill approved by state lawmakers.
A Manhattan subway station would be renamed to commemorate the Stonewall riots that galvanized the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement, under a new bill approved by state lawmakers.
Historic Atlanta Eagle, first gay landmark in Southeast, devastated by massive fire
A massive fire tore through the Atlanta Eagle on Thursday evening.
A massive fire tore through the Atlanta Eagle on Thursday evening.
More than 3K people participate in Pride Run/Walk at Piedmont Park
More than 3,000 people participated in the Atlanta Pride Run and Walk 5K on Sunday at Piedmont Park in Midtown Atlanta.
More than 3,000 people participated in the Atlanta Pride Run and Walk 5K on Sunday at Piedmont Park in Midtown Atlanta.
Idaho drag performer awarded $1.1 million in defamation suit against far-right blogger
An Idaho drag performer was awarded more than $1.1 million in a defamation suit after a far-right blogger falsely accused the performer of exposing himself in the presence of children.
An Idaho drag performer was awarded more than $1.1 million in a defamation suit after a far-right blogger falsely accused the performer of exposing himself in the presence of children.
US issues alert on violence targeting LGBTQI+ individuals and events
The U.S. Department of State has issued a worldwide caution for U.S. citizens, warning of potential violence targeting LGBTQI+ individuals and events, urging increased caution, avoiding unsafe locations, and registering with STEP, as the FBI and DHS also warn of potential threats during Pride Month.
The U.S. Department of State has issued a worldwide caution for U.S. citizens, warning of potential violence targeting LGBTQI+ individuals and events, urging increased caution, avoiding unsafe locations, and registering with STEP, as the FBI and DHS also warn of potential threats during Pride Month.