Dear Pride Family, High rates of substance use, misuse and abuse are well documented in the LGBTQIA+ community and our community is certainly no stranger to stress, harassment and traumatic experiences. The holidays can often amplify the challenges we face, but they also offer an opportunity…
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Dear Pride Family, Pride is more than a moment—it’s a movement. Our annual parade and festival are powerful moments of joy and connection vital to the wellbeing of our community. Yet, liberation is not achieved through celebration alone — it is sustained by action,…
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Dear Pride Family, It’s been a rough couple of weeks. As the season of gratitude unfolds, I can’t help but reflect on the things for which I am truly grateful. As someone who has spent some time in significantly less liberated communities (looking at…
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Dear Pride Family, In the wake of the 2024 election, San Diego Pride remains steadfast in our commitment to support and uplift the LGBTQIA+ community by creating spaces, events and programs to move us forward together. While the results may bring new political dynamics,…
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Dear Pride Family, As we reaffirm our commitment to community and each other, San Diego Pride honors the bravery and resilience of our LGBTQIA+ veterans. In 2011, San Diego became the first city in the nation to have a contingent specifically for service members…
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Dear Pride Family, In moments like this, when many in our community are feeling exhaustion and despair, we are reminded of a comment from community organizer, Noun Abdelaziz, that “despair is a privilege you earn when you’ve done all you can. We have not…
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HAPPY ELECTION DAY, Pride family! Rolling into your inbox with a few last-minute notes for you as we reach the final day of the 2024 general election cycle. WHERE TO VOTE – Vote Centers and Ballot Drop-Off LocationsIn San Diego County, you may go…
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Dear Pride Family, The fall season invites us into a time of reflection, remembrance, and transformation, marked by Halloween, Day of the Dead, Samhain, and All Saints Day. These celebrations call us to honor those who came before us and recognize the cycles of…
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Dear Pride Family, We continue our pass the mic series with a perspective from Intersex and queer-identified scientist, educator, and activist San Diego Pride volunteer Assistant Parade Manager, Alex Thornton (he/him). Did you know that genital mutilation of infants is still legal in all…
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Dear Pride Family, I was recently asked to guest author a newsletter for San Diego Pride about the historical importance of bars as they relate to the LGBTQIA+ community. This is my favorite topic to delve into, historically speaking, so I’m thrilled to be…
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Usa Kasakabo Pride Family, As we dive into 2SLGBTQIA+ Month, I want to share why Indigenous Peoples’ Day is important to me, and more broadly, Pride. Far Away From Home My family is from the Archipelago of Borikén (Puerto Rico), famous for reggaeton, rum,…
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Dear Pride Family, It has taken me a long time to be okay with saying those words: “I am gay.” There is so much about coming out that can be said, but what is most certainly true, is that it is a process. First,…
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Dear Pride Family, Photography has played a crucial role in documenting our community’s history. In 1994, when digital photography was still relatively new, Executive Director Brenda Schumacher initiated the practice of documenting every aspect of Pride through photography. Her pioneering efforts, combined with contributions…
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Dear Pride Family, When I joined the She Fest planning committee a few years ago, I had no idea it would launch me into a leadership role and now into a career and position I love. I just wanted to make friends and get…
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Dear Pride Family, National Voter Registration Day is more than just a date on the calendar—it’s a powerful reminder that we each carry the responsibility to protect our communities and our collective future. For queer and trans people, and especially our Black, Indigenous, and…
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Dear Pride Family, This month, we’re focusing on Latine LGBTQ+ Pride and the importance of celebrating the unique experiences and identities within the community. Let’s take a moment to appreciate the diverse cultures and individuals that contribute to the rich tapestry of our society.…
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Dear Pride Family, As I step into the role of Executive Director at San Diego Pride, I am filled with an overwhelming sense of excitement, responsibility, and gratitude. This opportunity is not just a professional milestone; it is a deeply personal journey for me.…
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Dear Pride Family, It has been an honor to serve our community as Interim Co-Executive Directors during a pivotal time of transition for our organization. We are excited to share that after an extensive search process, we will announce San Diego Pride’s new Executive…
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Dear Pride Family, The last couple of weeks have been exhilarating watching the world’s most prolific athletes compete for glory and recognition at the highest level. And, it’s not lost on me that the Olympics began (in part) with the hope of fostering peace…
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Dear Pride Family, This year, San Diego Pride has been utilizing our weekly newsletter to “pass the mic” – often within our own Pride volunteer and staff teams and at times, to valued community partners. This week, we’re passing the mic to our friends…
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Dear Pride Family, THANK YOU! In a year marked by transitions, thousands of you showed up to celebrate queer joy and be in community together. Pride is a celebration and a protest at the same time. We have much more work to do in…
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Dear Pride Family, In 1974, members of San Diego Pride’s founding leadership applied for a permit to march in the street. The application was denied, destroyed, and those organizers were told “You will be getting NO permit.” Our community persisted as 200 people decided…
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Dear Pride Family, As we hurtle towards Pride week in San Diego, packed with events, meet-ups, mixers, protests and the gathering of friends, we are reminded of the true function and power of coming together in community, Pride, and queer joy. In just a…
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There’s so much happening during Pride Week, so we’ve put together 50 things to know before you go! We’re combining celebration and liberation while we honor the folks who are Making History Now. There’s truly something for everyone! Check out the full Top 50…
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