PRIDE

Global superstar Christina Aguilera will headline a concert in the city on Saturday evening.

As your reporter noted, there were more than 80 vendors and the event was enjoyed by hundreds of individuals and families. What your reporter failed to report is the regretful actions of the city of McAllen under Mayor Mayor Javier Villalobos, who willfully and surreptitiously canceled McAllen’s contract with Valley AIDS Council/ RGV Pride a mere few weeks before the event was scheduled to occur. We are now discussing making it the permanent home of RGV Pride, and may consider expanding the celebration to a two-day event, and to include a parade. They were discussing weakening and dismantling NATO to give Putin his wish of expanding Russia and creating a new SovietSocialistRepublic. Trump was creating a clear pathway for Putin to have his way and take over the former USSR countries.

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas wants all devout Christians to work to limit freedoms of those who are not fundamentalist Christian. He wants gay marriage ruled unconstitutional and to remove the human rights of gay people. Justice Thomas said that “in future cases, we should reconsider all of this Court’s substantive due process precedents,” pointing to Griswold v. Connecticut (contraception), Lawrence v. Texas (same-sex marriage), and Obergefell v. Hodges (same-sex marriage). Why was it right for God to slaughter women and children in the Old Testament? Feb. 27, 2014, Texas Freedom Network: “Texas Politicians Make the Case for Upholding State Bans on Interracial Marriage.”“Belief in a cruel God makes a cruel man” — Thomas Paine.

Thousands of gay rights supporters are celebrating under a heavy police guard in the South Korean capital as they mark the city’s first Pride parade in three years after a COVID-19 hiatus

Thousands of gay rights supporters are celebrating under heavy police guard the South Korean capital's first major Pride parade in three years after a COVID-19 hiatus.

More than 600 LGBTQ groups were expected to take part in the march, which was headed by members of the Gay Liberation Front from the 1972 protest.

More than 600 LGBTQ groups were expected to take part in the march, which was headed by members of the Gay Liberation Front from the 1972 protest.

The streets of London have been filled with color as the U.K. capital marked 50 years of Pride

Hundreds of thousands of people have turned out on the streets of London to mark the 50th anniversary of the U.K.’s first Pride parade, filling the streets of the British capital with color.

"I am, always have been, and always will be."

San Antonio is rich in history from all walks of life. A small portion of that history can be found in the 1400 block of Main Street north of downtown.

The reports of shots fired turned out to be unfounded but come amid heightened fears of hate against LGBTQ people and mass shootings nationwide.

Thousands of people filled the streets of the Big Apple to celebrate Pride during the annual parade.

The month is almost over; however, there is still plenty of time to celebrate Pride in South Texas.

See how celebrities are celebrating Pride this month

The family-friendly event features all-ages Pride Month fun.

A visitor center dedicated to telling the story of LGBTQ rights movement will open next door to the Stonewall Inn.

A look into what six towns are doing to lift up their LGBTQ communities

Some LGBTQ Texans are trying to navigate plans to commemorate the catalyst of their civil rights movement with concerns about safety after 31 members of a Texas-based hate group were charged with conspiracy to riot at a Pride event in Idaho. The Texas Tribune is a nonpartisan, nonprofit media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them – about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.

Attacks on LGBTQ people have intensified this month during the first big Pride events since pandemic restrictions were lifted.

Some LGBTQ Texans are trying to navigate plans to commemorate the catalyst of their civil rights movement with concerns about safety after 31 members of a Texas-based hate group were charged with conspiracy to riot at a Pride event in Idaho.

As we all know, June is Pride Month, and it’s a time for the LGBTQ+ community to come together and celebrate being out and proud.

The bishop says the Nativity School in Worcester can no longer call itself Catholic after flying the Black Lives Matter and Pride flags.

The event on Sunday, June 26 is a modern revival of a 1950s queer tradition.

Cut to pieces and left behind as evidence of hate, St. Phillips students and staff on Wednesday found a Pride flag ripped to shreds and rainbow-lettered diversity signs cut in half.

Delicious donut shaped burgers, Big Red tortillas + rowdy reptiles!

You could say her show really “packed” a punch.

One of those Texas men was the leader of the group.

31 men, suspected members of Patriot Front who traveled from 12 different states, are charged with conspiracy to riot at Pride event.

31 men, suspected members of Patriot Front who traveled from 12 different states, are charged with conspiracy to riot at Pride event.

via TwitterDozens of masked members of the white supremacist group Patriot Front were reportedly arrested near a Pride event in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, late Saturday. Video from the scene showed several members of the group kneeling in the grass, their hands zip-tied behind their backs, as counter-protesters jeered and shouted “losers!”Local news outlet KXLY reported that several people were detained, without naming the group directly, and said police were pulling the masks off those in custody an

Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin hosted a series of events this week marking Pride month.

Have you ever had dreams of starring in a Broadway show and singing your heart out to hundreds of people in a packed New York theater?

June is Pride Month and to celebrate, there are many events taking place throughout the city.

A new group of mostly Black and brown LGBTQ organizers are throwing the Pride March in Philadelphia on June 5, trying to rebuild the event into something more welcoming — and more revolutionary.

Here’s a list of some of the events going on in the San Antonio area in June.

This year’s 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.

The monarch speaks about her experience with the virus during a virtual hospital visit.

On Dec. 10, Pride of San Marcos Lodge No. 494 PHA donated $500 to the Hays County Food Bank. Right, pictured from left to right, Elvin Holt, lodge secretary, Iris Tate, Community Relations Coordinator, and Van Johnson, lodge treasurer. Photo submitted by San Marcos Lodge No. 494 PHA[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

Having side effects after getting a COVID-19 vaccine are a sign that your immune system is responding, experts say.

After nearly a decade of crisscrossing the country and the globe for her professional career, Alex Morgan is headed home to Southern California. Morgan is joining the San Diego Wave, which will begin play in the National Women's Soccer League next season. Former Manchester United coach Casey Stoney will lead San Diego in its inaugural year.

Pride Center San Antonio is offering mental health services and other resources to LGBTQ+ community members seeking help. Watch this week's South Texas Pride Q&A to learn more.

The town of Del Rio was shaken up by drag performances from their very own mayor and LGBTQ+ community members who were part of the Emmy-nominated HBO show “We’re Here.”

Oct. 11 is National Coming Out Day, and for many LGBTQ+ Americans, there are many reasons to celebrate their Pride.

The conservative majority of the School Board in Newberg, Ore., voted 4 to 3 to adopt a policy that has attracted national attention, criticism and protests in the weeks since it was first introduced.

KSAT 12 is one of three Texas media outlets and the only TV station to receive an “excellent” rating in the latest report from GLAAD, a national media monitoring organization that works against discrimination of the LGBTQ+ community.

San Antonio queer rapper Chris Conde (them, they) has released a new video from their latest album, Engulfed In The Marvelous Decay. Conde, who now...

San Antonio queer rapper Chris Conde (them, they) has released a new video from their latest album, Engulfed In The Marvellous Decay. Conde, who now lives in Austin, was previously the music editor for the San Antonio Current and a regular performer at local clubs. Throughout his career, Conde’s music has reflected a proud and passionate attitude toward being queer. “This album deals with so much about what we’re all still going through in this pandemic. It’s been a crazy year and a half and we need art, music and performances now more than ever.”

The Board of the Mosaic Project of South Texas announced Friday the cancellation of the annual PRIDE parade and block party.

Local suds maker Künstler Brewing in June held a special Pride event to benefit nonprofit Fiesta Youth, which hosts programming to support local LGBTQ+ youth...

Just like Kesha said in her hit song “Tik Tok,” well, “the party don’t start till I walk in,” and that goes for her Kesha Cruise that is setting sail in 2022.

For a moment it was hot vax summer; then the vibe sort of shifted.

$10,000 raised for 12-year-old victim of homophobic attack

Lekso Lashkarava, who was badly injured, was found dead in the Georgian capital Tbilisi on Sunday.

Although the Pride month of June is already over, the Valley AIDS Council is hosting a virtual fitness challenge to raise funds for the organization and continue to celebrate.

The process is "technologically complex" and will take time however, the state department says.

Trisha Yearwood's gender-swapped Opry moment and Miley Cyrus's Nashville Pride concert seemed like historic moments in Music City.

Activists are calling for organizers to make events accessible for the disabled community even as they go virtual.

“Pride, at its essence, is an incredibly ambitious idea.” Plus: Suggestions for what to read, watch, and listen to this weekend.

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?

The second annual ‘Family Pride Night” will take place at Madison Square Park on Tuesday and include live music and LGBTQIA+-owned food and craft vendors, according to a news release.

Centro San Antonio and SA Lovelist are hosting the second annual Family Pride Night at Madison Square Park next Tuesday. The event will also feature several local LGBTQ craft and culinary vendors. Two district councilmen, Mario Bravo (District 1) and Jaylen McKee-Rodriguez (District 2), will offer opening remarks for the event. Event organizers at Centro SA and SA Lovelist are enthusiastic about the return of this event and the ability to create a safe space for LGBTQ San Antonians downtown. “We envision a more welcoming, beautiful, playful, and prosperous downtown and Pride Month offers us an opportunity to join with hyperlocals to achieve just that.”Tuesday, June 29, Madison Square Park, 400 Lexington Ave. 4:30-7:30 p.m. Free.

This summer, Pride is for the whole family. Centro San Antonio and SA Lovelist are hosting the second annual Family Pride Night at Madison Square...

Las Vegas Raiders football player Carl Nassib made history Monday when he became the first active NFL player to come out of the closet.

Famed NYC bar cites beer maker's $35,000 in campaign contributions to nearly 30 lawmakers described as anti-LGBTQ

The Stonewall Inn’s owners say they won’t serve certain beers at the famous LGBT bar during Pride weekend to protest manufacturer Anheuser-Busch’s political contributions to some politicians who have supported anti-LGBT legislation.

It’s Pride Month!

A San Antonio family is sharing their story about their twin sons’ coming out journeys and how they grew to accept each other to help other families going through the same process.

Vice President Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance at the Pride event in Washington on Saturday but it was one of her protectors who drew the attention of many Twitter users.

City officials gave a proclamation on Thursday that recognized June 2021 as LGBTQIA+...

A months-long battle with COVID-19 isn’t stopping one San Antonio drag performer from making a comeback to the stage later this year.

The LAFD and LAPD confirmed to Insider that they responded to a medical emergency at a block that appears to match Siwa's home on Wednesday.

The team's on-field caps and jerseys will feature the "SF" logo with colors depicting the Progress Pride Flag.

The team's on-field caps and jerseys will feature the "SF" logo with colors depicting the Progress Pride Flag.

The 75-year-old was convicted in 2016 of genocide during the conflict in the former Yugoslavia.

Stocks slipped on Tuesday after reaching fresh all-time highs as traders weighed the possibility of even more fiscal stimulus being approved by Congress. Tuesday's decline snapped a three-day winning streak for both the Dow and S&P 500. President Donald Trump had previously called for a $2,000 direct payment to Americans. Senate Republicans have opposed larger direct payments despite Trump's demands. "The agreement on a fresh U.S. fiscal stimulus package removes a recent hurdle, and global central banks continue to support the recovery by maintaining (and extending) monetary accommodation."

Elliot Page, the star of the hit indie film “Juno” and the Netflix series “The Umbrella Academy,” came out as transgender Tuesday afternoon in a social media post, and celebrities are showing their love and support. Page wrote on Instagram, “Hi friends, I want to share with you that I am trans, my pronouns are he/they and my name is Elliot. https://t.co/sZF9ROPRFh — Ian McKellen (@IanMcKellen) December 1, 2020 Thanks Elliot for sharing your journey with the world. ❤️ https://t.co/6ndSWSorSH — Jameela Jamil 🌈 (@jameelajamil) December 1, 2020I’ve never met Elliot Page, tho I’ve been at events & shyly waved. — Amber Tamblyn (@ambertamblyn) December 1, 2020❤️❤️❤️ — dan levy (@danjlevy) December 1, 2020❤️ We love you, Elliot 🙆🏼‍♂️ — Adam Rippon (@AdamRippon) December 1, 2020“To finally love who I am.” What a sentiment.

Oct. 11 is National Coming Out Day, and for many LGBTQ+ Americans, there are many reasons to celebrate their Pride. National Coming Out Day has been celebrated for 32 years now, and it’s an important reminder on just how far the queer community has come since earlier times. There was an entire generation of LGBTQ Americans who had live inside the closet because of laws and discrimination. So if you’re proud to be out and want it to shout it from the rooftops, tell us about it below! If you have advice for people still in the closet struggling with their identity, maybe offer some advice, and tell us how your life has improved since coming out.

SAN ANTONIO – Editor’s Note: This story is part of KSAT’s South Texas Pride series, which focuses on LGBTQ+ stories. The help for the community hasn’t stopped from Cereal Killer Sweets' end. Cereal Killer Sweets has also helped LGBTQ+ organizations that support local youth. (COURTESY: Cereal Killer Sweets)As for the future, Morales says it’s all about creating a safe space for the community and serving others. “Of course, we’re going to continue to push nationwide, all of those shipments and sales as well, but just sticking with our San Antonio community.”Morales also reflected on her year running Cereal Killer Sweets.

SAN ANTONIO – The rainbow crosswalk is officially being painted at Main Avenue and Evergreen Street in the heart of San Antonio’s gay business district. The crosswalk will be finished just in time for the city’s Pride parade on Saturday. Pride San Antonio raised nearly $20,000 for the crosswalk, while the city paid $12,668 toward the $32,000 project. The route for the Pride parade Saturday will take marchers through the intersection and over the rainbow crosswalk. Watch the video for more information.