White House disregards Pride Month as WorldPride takes place in Washington
This year, the Trump administration hasn’t officially acknowledged Pride Month, but it has ramped up its actions related to LGBTQ issues. Some of these actions have drawn criticism from supporters of LGBTQ rights. During a press briefing on Tuesday, White House spokesperson Caroline Leavitt stated that there was “no plan” for Trump to recognize June […]
The DC park will be closed for WorldPride weekend after all.
The National Park Service announced on Friday that it has temporarily closed a park located in Washington’s historic LGBTQ district, moving ahead with plans thought to be scrapped just before the city’s annual Pride Weekend. This closure of Dupont Circle Park was requested by the US Park Police, according to a record posted online on […]
WorldPride speaker reports being barred from entering the US following a trip to Cuba
British political and LGBTQ rights advocate Phyll Opoku-Gyimah reported being denied entry into the United States following her recent trip to Cuba. Opoku-Gyimah, known as Mrs. Phyll, was scheduled to deliver opening remarks at the World Pride Human Rights Conference in Washington, set for June 4-6. During a live stream on Wednesday, she disclosed that […]