Car blaze momentarily stops 2022 Atlanta Pride Parade

A fire engine from earlier in the Atlanta Pride Parade had to make a U-turn to extinguish the flames.

Atlanta Pride Parade expected to draw thousands

It's the first Atlanta Pride Parade since 2019 and police say they're expecting a crowd of at least 100,000.

Athens to dedicate new rainbow crosswalk

The crosswalk, located at the corner of College Avenue and Clayton Street, has been three years in the making.

Mars debuts M&M's Purple character: ‘I'm Just Gonna Be Me'

Along with her debut, the newest “spokescandy” has also released a music video and song to promote inclusivity.

Cubans vote to legalize same-sex marriage

Cuban voters have approved a sweeping “family law” code that would allow same-sex couples to marry and adopt as well as redefining rights for children and grandparents.

Boston Marathon opens 2023 race to nonbinary athletes

Organizers confirmed the change as registration opened Monday for the 127th running of the marathon on April 17, 2023.

Utah ruling allows transgender kids to play girls sports

Instead of an outright ban, transgender girls will now be sent before a commission that will determine on a case-by-case basis if their participation compromises fairness.

Supreme Court rulings protecting same-sex relationships could face challenge

Justice Clarence Thomas said that the Supreme Court should reconsider rulings that legalized same-sex marriage and protected same-sex relationships and contraception in his concurring opinion in favor of Mississippi in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health. This decision overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade abortion ruling which legalized abortion nationwide. 

Video shows man dousing Pride Flag, setting it on fire in Lansing

Lansing Police are searching for a man who set a Pride Flag on fire earlier this week after dousing it in flammable liquid.

Pride parades march on with new urgency after abortion ruling

At least one Supreme Court justice signaled, in the ruling on abortion, that the court could reconsider the right to same-sex marriage recognized in 2015.

Nebraska's capital city council rescinds LGBTQ fairness ordinance

The Lincoln, Nebraska city council voted to rescind its LGBTQ fairness ordinance, an anti-discrimination measure that extended protections to sexual orientation and gender identity, just four months after they had unanimously approved it.

Idaho police arrest dozens on suspicion of conspiracy to riot at gay pride event

The individuals suspected of being tied to the group Patriot Front are being charged with conspiracy to riot at a gay pride event in Idaho, officials said.

Judge blocks Texas investigating families of trans youth

A Texas judge on Friday temporarily blocked the state from investigating families of transgender children who have received gender-confirming medical care, a new obstacle to the state labeling such treatments as child abuse.

Why is Atlanta Pride in October instead of June?

The Atlanta Pride Committee operates the Atlanta Pride Festival and Parade in October, but also other programs throughout the year.

Atlanta Pride Run and Walk 5K set for June 5 at Piedmont Park

Registration for the in-person race is open during packet pickup on race day for $55 beginning at 7 a.m. in Piedmont Park.