Pride june 19
Thursday, June 19 - Juneteenth & RI Pride Partial WaterFire Lighting
Thursday, June 19,
Juneteenth &#; RI Pride Partial Lighting
Supported by the Providence Tourism Council
Join us for an evening celebrating Juneteenth and Rhode Island Pride in the heart of downtown Providence.
Location: College Street, Downtown Providence
(RISD + Memorial Park – Between Washington &#; College Streets)
College Street Activities: PM – PM
Sunset: PM
Fires lit: PM – PM
Music Program
- Live Music
- Food Vendors
- 50/50 Raffle + Merch Tent
- Cultural Resource Fair featuring local nonprofits
- Gallery Night Providence Tours
About the Event
WaterFire’s Juneteenth &#; RI Pride Lighting honors Black history, culture, and the LGBTQIA+ community. The evening includes food, music, and group partners that uplift and indicate the rich diversity of Providence. Made possible with generous sustain from the Providence Tourism Council (PTC).
Live Music on College Street
Alexus Lee is a Providence-born singer, songwriter, and educator. Catch her soulful performance from PM to P
LGBTQ+ Pride Month
Events
Meet the Human Relations Commission (HRC)
The HRC will host a Pride Booth at the June 7 and June 14 French Market, located just east of the Wilmette Metra Station. Stop by to connect the commissioners and absorb more about the HRC’s mission to foster and promote an inclusive collective where all feel protected and welcome. In recognition of Pride Month, the HRC will be handing out “Progress Pride” flags to celebrate LGBTQ+ Self-acceptance Month and offering attendees a photo opportunity to “show us your pride.” Tag #pridewilmette on social to participate!
Pride Month Film Screening
Thursday, June 19 at p.m. – Wilmette Theatre, Central
The Human Relations Commission is sponsoring a free screening of the feature 'Flee' at the Wilmette Theatre. Flee tells the story of Amin Nawabi as he grapples with a painful secret he has kept hidden for 20 years, one that threatens to derail the life he has built for himself and his soon to be husband. Recounted mostly through animation to director Jonas Poher Rasmuss Note: Traveling as an Queer person always carries a certain degree of risk. It is our life as we navigate a world with 60+ countries criminalizing our relationships and a rise in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation around the world. We encourage our traveling community to grasp the laws and cultural challenges they may face in any destination they decide to visit for Pride and beyond. Don't be terrified of the earth, but always research information specific to your travels. Enjoy Pride, be alert, and look out for each other! The global landscape for Gay rights, protections and acceptance varies tremendously by location, with some destinations attracting millions of visitors to their events like Madrid Homosexual Pride, Sao Paulo Gay Pride or San Francisco Male lover Pride, while more than 70 other countries have laws that allow discrimin New York, NY, Friday, June 12, – Advocates and entertainers Peppermint and Bob the Drag Queen, today announced the “Black Lgbtq+ Town Hall,” one of NYC Pride’s official loved one events this year. NYC Pride and GLAAD, the global LGBTQ media support organization, will stream the virtual event on YouTube and Facebook pages each day from pm EST beginning on Friday, June 19 and through Sunday, June 21, Performers and advocates slated to materialize include Laverne Cox, Mj Rodriguez, Angelica Ross, Todrick Hall, Monet X Convert, Isis King, Shea Diamond, Tiq Milan, Alex Newell, and Basit. Peppermint and Bob the Drag Queen will host and create the event. For a video featuring Peppermint and Bob the Drag Queen and more information visit: The “Black Queer Town Hall” will feature performances, roundtable discussions, and fundraising opportunities for #BlackLivesMatter, Black LGBTQ organizations, and local Inky LGBTQ drag performers. The new event replaces the previously announced “Pride Performative Fest” and will change focus of the event to center Black gender non-conforming voices. During the “Black Queer Town Ha
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