Polling Place: How you voted on Blackhawks’ decision not to warm up in ‘Pride’ jerseys Pride Night is scheduled for Sunday at the United Center, where the Blackhawks will skate against the Canucks. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 25, 2023
Unwelcome spotlight falls on NHL team Pride night events The National Hockey League's Pride nights are in the spotlight after some high-profile incidents The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023
Geoff Baker: James Reimer, other NHL players who decline to wear Pride Night jerseys deserve scrutiny NASHVILLE, Tenn. — There's little doubt that San Jose Sharks goalie James Reimer knew well in advance that allowing a soft overtime goal to Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn on Thursday would be the least of his weekend problems to follow. Tribune News Service · Mar 23, 2023
As teams and players around NHL back out of ‘Pride’ celebrations, Panthers ‘celebrate it’ Pride Month has sparked controversy across the NHL throughout this season with players and teams opting out of large, very public parts of the festivities. The Florida Panthers, however, will be full participants in the team’s celebration Thursday in Sunrise. Miami Herald · Mar 23, 2023
Blackhawks’ Connor Murphy focusing on ‘big message’ for Pride Night, despite lack of jerseys Murphy, Seth Jones and Hawks coach Luke Richardson commented Thursday on the Hawks’ organizational decision not to wear Pride jerseys on Pride Night on Sunday. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 23, 2023
AP source: Blackhawks will not wear Pride-themed jerseys The Chicago Blackhawks will not wear Pride-themed warmup jerseys before Sunday’s Pride Night game against Vancouver because of security concerns involving a Russian law that expands restrictions on activities seen as promoting LGBTQ rights in the country The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023
Blackhawks will not wear Pride jerseys for Sunday’s Pride Night due to safety concerns for Russian players The Hawks have three players born or with family in Russia, where a law was passed in December banning “gay propaganda.” Conversations with security officials prompted an organizational decision to scrap the jersey plans, per sources. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 22, 2023
Tory councillor suspended after saying she doesn't want 'Pride sex flags' in her town Angela Kilmartin wrote on Facebook: "I don't want pride sex flags along my High Street. I don't even want heterosexual flags along my High Street." She was suspended by Witham Constituency Conservative Association following the comments Daily Mirror · Mar 20, 2023
'A place to dance and a place to cry': Pride (R)evolution is an authentic exhibition for queer communities Sydney World Pride and Mardi Gras 2023 were a huge success. Sydney was activated in a way rarely seen – block and street parties, cultural festivals and dance parties for all tastes. Now that the beats have diminished and the glitter has settled, viewing Pride (R)evolution at the State Library… The Conversation · Mar 20, 2023
Sharks’ James Reimer won’t wear Pride-themed warmup jersey, saying it runs counter to religious beliefs SAN JOSE, Calif. — James Reimer will not participate in the San Jose Sharks’ pregame warmups Saturday, saying the Pride-themed jerseys team members are planning to wear to show support of the LGBTQIA+ community runs counter to his personal religious convictions. Tribune News Service · Mar 18, 2023
Pride flag to fly on LA County buildings in June after unanimous supervisors vote LOS ANGELES — A month after the Huntington Beach City Council voted to stop flying a rainbow flag from its City Hall, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has taken the opposite stance. Los Angeles Times · Mar 8, 2023
Wild players ditch Pride jerseys for team’s annual event in support of LGBTQ community Minnesota Wild players chose not to wear a rainbow-themed jersey during warm-up for the team’s second annual Pride Night on Tuesday, despite a previous announcement by the team. Tribune News Service · Mar 8, 2023
Pride In Trafford returns for fifth year with comedy, cabaret and plenty of high tea The event will be a ‘real celebratory, meaningful and contemporary representation of LGBTQ+ culture' Manchester Evening News · Mar 7, 2023
More than just risk: LGBTQIA+ young people use social media to sustain and make sense of family relationships Much of World Pride has been about the visibility of LGBTQIA+ people. This is important to affirming who we are, our place in the world, and celebrating ourselves as LGBTQIA+ individuals. Social media offers new opportunities to be visible, and many people have shared their celebrations of Pride during this… The Conversation · Mar 6, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Mar 6, 2023 Asexuality finding a place in Pride: ‘It’s OK to not be attracted to other people’ Asexual people say their orientation is still little understood, even and perhaps especially, during rainbow celebrations
ABC News · Mar 5, 2023 Albany goes from conversion therapy to one of Australia's biggest regional Pride festivals In a town that was known to be conservative, Pride festival organisers say their 10-day event celebrates and accepts people for who they are.
Chronicle Live · Mar 3, 2023 Northern Pride 2023: Tickets on sale now for Newcastle's annual LGBTQ+ festival Get your hands on tickets for this summer’s Northern Pride festival celebration now
ABC News · Mar 2, 2023 Why Harry Styles' penchant for feather boas concerns animal activists Pop star Harry Styles and Sydney's WorldPride are credited with driving demand for feather boas. But animal welfare activists want revellers to understand the origins of their fashion items.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 2, 2023 Partying v politics: has Sydney WorldPride found the right balance? In the southern hemisphere for the first time, the global festival has showcased a tension common to pride: one between inclusivity, activism and celebration
Evening Standard · Feb 28, 2023 Black Eyed Peas announced to headline Brighton Pride 2023 — leaving some LGBTQ+ fans upset The trio will headline Brighton Pride 2023 along with Steps this August
Evening Standard · Feb 28, 2023 Black Eyed Peas and Steps to headline Brighton Pride 2023: How to get tickets Multi-Brit award-winner and former Spice Girl Melanie C will also be performing at the UK’s biggest pride festival
The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2023 NRL 2023: five off-field issues the league and its bosses face this season The players aren’t striking but questions linger around the Pride issue, a loss of trust in the NRL and the Dolphins’ success
The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023 Brighton Pride fans disappointed over Black Eyed Peas announcement The celebration announced headliners Black Eyed Peas on Monday, with one key member missing from the lineup
Pedestrian.tv · Feb 28, 2023 Queer Ppl Are Sharing Stories Of Homophobic Harassment During WorldPride This Is Why We March Pride began as a protest, and it will forever continue to be one.
The Conversation · Feb 27, 2023 For some LGBTQ+ older people, events like World Pride can be isolating – we need to better understand how to support them World Pride has come to Sydney, with the annual Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday having returned to its Oxford Street home for the first time in three years.