SOUTH TEXAS PRIDE PODCAST: Queerency offers the latest on money moves in LGBTQ+ economy
Travers Johnson, founder and CEO of Queerency, joined the South Texas Pride Podcast to discuss how his publication offers the latest coverage on money moves in the LGBTQ+ economy. He also talked about the 2023 Corporate Pride Tracker and the Big Book of Queer Business.
SOUTH TEXAS PRIDE PODCAST: DEI growth leader discusses expanding queer visibility in workplace, growth strategies
Blue Flores -- a growth-to-market advisor, digital nomad and DEI growth leader -- joined the South Texas Pride Podcast to discuss challenges and efforts to expand queer visibility in the workplace, as well as personal growth strategies.
SOUTH TEXAS PRIDE PODCAST: Comedian AJ Rivas shares social media origins, how life changed after going viral
Digital creator, influencer, and comedian A.J. Rivas joined this weekโs South Texas Pride Podcast to discuss his social media origins, how his life changed after going viral, and his upcoming Pride comedy show.
Pride on the Eastside Festival provides community with HIV educational awareness, resources
Part of Pride Month is having difficult conversations about LGBTQ+ issues and replacing negative stigmas with educational awareness. The Pride on the Eastside Festival did just that in a fun and empowering way on Saturday.
South Texas Pride Q&A: San Antonio to host first-ever Pride Month river parade in mid-June
This yearโs Pride Month will feature the first-ever Bud Light Pride River Parade by Visit San Antonio on June 18. Maggie Thompson, director of River Walk operations, joined this episode of the South Texas Pride Q&A series to discuss more about the parade and what visitors can expect.
Walk the Moon Frontman Nicholas Petricca Comes Out as Bisexual
Nicholas Petricca decided to speak his truth on the last day of Pride Month. The Walk the Moon frontman came out as bisexual in an Instagram post on June 30. "My whole life i have passed for a 'normal person', cisgender straight guy, and this has afforded me a life of privilege. my heart is with so many LGBTQ+ human beings who have had a much more challenging experience than I have," Petricca wrote. RELATED CONTENT:Hairspray Star Nikki Blonsky Comes Out as Gay in TikTok VideoSpanish Singer Pablo Alborn Comes Out as Gay in Heartfelt Video'Riverdale's Lili Reinhart Comes Out as a Proud Bisexual Woman After Split From Cole Sprouse
Paula Abdul on Pride-Fueled Will You Marry Me Video Remake (Exclusive)
Paula Abdul is celebrating Pride Month with a fun revamp of the music video for her '90s song Will You Marry Me. The singer has redone the video using footage of fans getting engaged or married during quarantine. Talking to ETs Keltie Knight, the 58-year-old artist said she hopes the video promotes messages of inclusivity. Inclusion -- it's love is love and I wanted to remind people that you all deserve to be celebrated, and I had the perfect song for that, Abdul said. Every time I watch the video it warms my heart.The video redo comes 18 years after the songs release, as the fifth and final single from her second studio album, 1992s Spellbound. The album also featured fan favorite, Rush Rush.Looking back at the popular song, Abdul recalled how eager she was to meet Hollywood star Keanu Reeves, who guest starred in the music video for the track.
Andy Cohen Officiates a Virtual Gay Wedding and Patti LaBelle Performs: Watch
"I want to get started before we lose the venue, oh wait, we're all at home," Cohen quipped, kicking off the virtual ceremony. "We are gathered here tonight in front of Patti LaBelle, a gay shark, [and] the woman who wrote 'Bugaboo.'" Justin and Robert leaned into the campy-event cracking some jokes during their vows while also sharing some heartfelt sentiments. Cohen and the WWHL teamed up with The Real Real to sponsor the wedding. The Real Real gave the couple Cartier watches and donated a portion of proceeds from their site to the National Black Justice Coalition.
'Hairspray' Star Nikki Blonsky Comes Out as Gay in 'I'm Coming Out' TikTok Dance Video
Nikki Blonsky is coming out this Pride Month! The Hairspray star shared her Pride on TikTok on Sunday, posting a video of herself lip syncing to Diana Ross' iconic 1980 song, "I'm Coming Out." "Hi, it's Nikki Blonsky from the movie I'm Gay! The caption references her meme, in which she frequently introduces herself as "Nikki Blonsky from the movie Hairspray." @therealnikkiblonsky Hi, its Nikki Blonsky from the movie Im Gay!
KSAT-TV EXTRA: Bittersweet moments mark Pride 2020; LGBTQ+ community continues fighting for change
Black queer lives are Black lives. If were gonna talk about Black lives mattering, we need to talk about all Black lives, the organizer said. The organizer explained why a big part of these marches are focused on transgender women of color. This Pride Month has been bittersweet for the community as they continue fighting for basic human rights. RELATED: Pride San Antonio announces digital festival for 2020 amid COVID-19 pandemicDrag shows go digital in South Texas
10 incredible LGBTQ artists you should be listening to this Pride Month
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? Sure, you should really be listening to these artists all the time because they're incredible and talented in their own right, but Pride Month is a great way to put a spotlight on these artists, so why not do it? Here is a list of 10 LGBTQ musicians and artists who you should be listening to during Pride Month. A lot of LGBTQ artists tend to make pop music, so it's nice to see some representation in other genres of music, like alternative rock. Essential tracks: "Karaoke," "Rent," "Booty-Whop"Who are some of your favorite LGBTQ artists that you like listening to?
As seen on SA Live - Wednesday, June 17, 2020
SAN ANTONIO Fathers Day grilling, products you can buy for Pride Month, avoiding the summer learning slide, bacon cinnamon rolls and more today on SA Live. Now back to those cinnamon rolls...get the recipe to Galadriels Goods maple bacon cinnamon roll recipes here. Try junior chef Molly OConnells recipes for ribs and chicken with awesome sauce, made with love by Molly, her dad and her stepdad. Also today, beat the summer slide with continuous learning for your kids. Urban Air Park North has a free event for essential workers and were giving you a sneak peek at our SA Live Summer Fun Special in Primetime coming up Tuesday, June 23, at 7 p.m. on KSAT!
Trump administration rolls back Obama-era transgender health care protections
The Trump administration announced Friday it is eliminating an Obama-era regulation prohibiting discrimination in health care against patients who are transgender. Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, known as the Health Care Rights Law, "prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in certain health programs and activities." The Human Rights Campaign, an LGBTQ rights group, has said it plans to mount a legal challenge to the rule change, which the Trump administration proposed a similar version of last year. Today, the Human Rights Campaign is announcing plans to sue the Trump administration for exceeding their legal authority and attempting to remove basic health care protections from vulnerable communities including LGBTQ people," HRC president Alphonso David said in a statement. "The Trump administration has made a mission out of putting politicians and religious beliefs above a patient's health care.
Janet Mock on the Parallels Between the George Floyd Protests and the 1969 Stonewall Riots (Exclusive)
So on that fateful night in 1969, when they [rose up] together to say, Were tired of this policing. Furthering Mocks point, GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis says that the LGBTQ movement really caught fire [with] allies coming on. Now were having less conversations about why we should center black lives in this conversation. So what I would say to them, in this time period, is to refocus yourself in this. And then from there, you build more and more and more to be an activist or to be a co-conspirator in our movement.
Drag Queens Discuss the Importance of Celebrating Black Lives This Pride Month (Exclusive)
"Pride Month came about because we were protesting police brutality," explains RuPaul's Drag Race queen Shea Coule. Drag queens, nowadays, serve as patron saints of Pride and keepers of our history, as well as activists, the art of drag innately political even as it becomes increasingly mainstream. So ahead of last week's premiere of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 5, ET's Brice Sander spoke with this season's cast of queens about the intersection of Pride Month and the ongoing protests. But Pride Month and Pride season is about remembrance and also reinforcing the fact that we still have work to do. RELATED CONTENT:'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 5' Queens React to the Lip Sync Assassin Twist (Exclusive)Justice Smith Comes Out as Queer While Encouraging Inclusion in Black Lives Matter MovementPride 2020: A Guide to Virtual Events and Ways to Donate
Pride Month events in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO โ In recognition of Pride Month, several events are happening around the Alamo City to celebrate the LGBTQ community. Central LibraryThe Central Library is featuring the โOut and Proud in San Antonio: Pride Celebrations across the Years,โ exhibit until July 31 in the Chihuly area. Pride Center San Antonio Icon BrunchPride Center San Antonio will host its first Icon Brunch on June 23. LGBTQ Ally Pride MixerThe Pride Center San Antonio and PFLAG San Antonio will host an LGBTQ Ally Pride Mixer from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. June 28 at the Pride Center, located at 1303 McCullough Ave., Suite 160. Pride Bigger Than Texas Festival and ParadePride San Antonio will host the annual Pride Bigger than Texas Festival and Parade on June 29.
Fiesta Youth's Love, Not Labels event to celebrate art, diversity on Saturday
SAN ANTONIO โ Fiesta Youth will be hosting its annual Love, Not Labels event Saturday to celebrate Pride Month in the Alamo City and benefit local nonprofits. The goal of the event is to bring different groups of people in the Alamo City together and celebrate inclusion. The acts include spoken word, drag queen and drag king performances, dance troupes and live music. The proceeds for the event will benefit three nonprofit organizations. Love, Not Labels will take place from 2-10 p.m. Saturday at the Woodlawn Pointe Auditorium.