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Demi Lu Rose seeks Miss Gay Aruba pageant crown
Demi Lu Rose lacks pageantry experience, and actually joined the run for the Miss Gay Aruba title three weeks after the other five finalists. But Demi Lu Rose certainly does not lack drive, enthusiasm and confidence.
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Despite recent advances, nearly half of LGBT employees remain closeted at work
According to a report released Monday, nearly half of lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender employees in the United States remain closeted at work.
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While attending NYC Pride, Senator Chuck Schumer announces daughter's engagement
New York Senator Chuck Schumer on Sunday announced that his daughter is engaged.
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Perfect day for Pride: Chicago Pride Parade 2018
The 49th annual Chicago Pride Parade experienced near perfect weather, as spectators crowded the streets, rooftops and balconies from Uptown to Lincoln Park to celebrate the LGTBQ community on Sunday, June 24.
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'Remember the Past, Create the Future', Chicago Pride Parade steps off at noon today
Thousands are expected to descend on Chicago's Uptown and Lakeview neighborhoods Sunday for the 49th annual Chicago Pride Parade, a culmination of the city's Pride Month festivities.
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Proud to Run marks 37th year (Photos)
A long-running Pride weekend tradition continued Saturday, June 23, as the 37th annual Proud To Run – featuring both a 10K and 5K run, and 5K fun walk – was held at Montrose Harbor.
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Chicago Police unveils rainbow decal for Pride Parade
The Chicago Police Department is getting in the spirit of Sunday's 49th annual Chicago Pride Parade.
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Everything you need to know for the 2018 Chicago Pride Parade
Thousands are expected to descend on Chicago's Uptown and Lakeview neighborhoods Sunday for the 49th annual Chicago Pride Parade, a culmination of the city's Pride Month festivities.
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A look back at the Chicago Pride Parade: 1970 - 2017
A history of Chicago's annual Pride Parade by LGBT historian Sukie de la Croix.
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Love, Simon's Keiynan Lonsdale Wins MTV Award For 'Best Kiss'
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Russell Tovey, Steve Brockman Split
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More than 2,000 will be Proud To Run on Saturday along the lakefront
A long-running Pride weekend tradition continues Saturday morning, June 23, as the 37th annual Proud To Run – featuring both a 10K and 5K run, and 5K fun walk – will be held at Montrose Harbor.
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Thousands attend LGBT Pride march in Ukrainian capital of Kiev
An estimated 5,000 people attended an LGBT Pride march on Sunday in Ukraine's capital of Kiev.
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Pope Francis: Gay couples are not families
Speaking Saturday at a forum on Catholic families, Pope Francis said that only heterosexual couples can form a family.
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Kinky Boots comes back to Chicago
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Sidetrack to Lead With Love this summer, celebrates 36th anniversary
Now playing in the heart of Boystown – Cirque Du Sidetrack: Lead With Love, the summer theme for the mega-popular Chicago bar.
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Mya closes out Chicago Pride Fest 2018
Northalsted Business Alliance ushered in Pride Month with Chicago Pride Fest 2018 this past weekend in Boystown, featuring a full line-up of non-stop entertainment, delicious food, endless shopping and plenty of people-w
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Utah Senator Orrin Hatch honors Pride Month, talks LGBT youth suicide prevention
In a speech given on the Senator floor on Wednesday, Utah Senator Orrin Hatch, a Republican, talked about LGBT youth suicide prevention, saying that he timed his speech to coincide with Pride month.
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Portland police break up 'standoff' at LGBT Pride festival
Police in Portland, Oregon on Saturday broke up a standoff between preachers and revelers attending the city's annual Pride festival.
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Betty Who says she 'loves' Queer Eye's Fab Five 'so much'
In a recent interview with UK LGBT glossy Attitude, singer Betty Who said that she's not "100% straight down the line heterosexual," but declined to elaborate.
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Neverland has two parties scheduled for June 23 – with plenty of skin showing at each
Anthony DiFiore and the team at Neverland Events is going full speed in preparation for the annual Chicago Pride Parade – with two, lengthy, sexy events on Saturday, June 23.
