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May 26, 2017

Announcing 2017 ‘LA Pride Week’ June 5–11

This year, LA Pride stretches beyond a weekend of events starting…

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May 11, 2017

Alexei Romanoff Named 2017 LA Pride Grand Marshal

Romanoff Among Local Activists Featured in LA Pride’s 2017…

Juneteenth is finally being recognized as a federal holiday. But there are still so many reparations to be made — especially to help protect the Black trans community in our country. At #LAPride, we’re committed to uplifting and empowering our Black and Black LGBTQ+ brothers, sisters, and siblings and continuing to push the fight for true equality.

Celebrate our Pride AND our history 📓 Did you know that the first LGBTQ+ uprising happened ten years before Stonewall right here in LA?
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In 1959, a group of drag queens and hustlers fought cops in Cooper Do-nuts — a popular meeting place for gay people in the heart of downtown LA. The rioters were furious that LAPD officers were arresting their friends purely for congregating at Cooper Do-nuts.
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They pelted the officers with donuts, coffee, and paper plates until the officers were forced to retreat. When they returned with reinforcements, a riot ensued that shut down Main Street for an entire day. That night is widely considered to be the first LGBTQ+ uprising in modern history.
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So as you celebrate Pride this year, don’t forget that we can #ThriveWithPride today thanks to those who fought for us in the past. ❤️🏳️‍🌈 #LAPride

Come watch “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” Saturday, June 26th for LGBTQ+ Movie Night brought to you by @cinespia 🎬 Doors open at 7:15 PM PDT and the movie starts at 9:00 PM PDT. We’ll see you at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery! #LAPride #ThriveWithPride

Take a minute to read up on some LGBTQ+ history. 📖 Do you know the roots of Pride?
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The notion of calling the gay rights movement “Pride” originated here in LA in 1966 from the first gay rights organization, “PRIDE” (Personal Rights in Defense & Education). PRIDE members organized the protest against the raid of The Black Cat Tavern in 1967, carrying signs that said “PRIDE” and became known as the Pride protest.
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So as you celebrate Pride this year, don’t forget that we can #ThriveWithPride today thanks to those who fought for us in the past. ❤️🏳️‍🌈 #LAPride

Are you ready for LGBTQ+ Night at @unistudios on Friday, June 25th that includes DANCING? Early bird pricing ends Thursday night! Tickets are still only $96 but not for long. Visit our story and swipe up to purchase before prices go up on Friday! #ThriveWithPride #LAPride

Today we’re kicking off week three of Pride Makes a Difference: Combating Housing Insecurity, presented by @tmobile ⭐️ Check out the link in bio to sign up to volunteer, donate, or find more ways to get involved in the community. #ThriveWithPride #LAPride

Hear from @TheLaurelFdn and @GayMensChorusLA tonight at 9pm PT on the @ABC7LA #ThriveWithPride special 🏳️‍🌈❤️ #LAPride

Tonight is the night 🌟 LIVE on @tiktok #ThriveWithPride concert 7pm PT #LAPride

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