NYC unveiling largest Pride flag
The flag measures 100 feet long by 30 feet wide.
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The flag measures 100 feet long by 30 feet wide.
There's never a bad time for a good summer read, and as we continue to observe Pride Month, we celebrate the unique voices that are brought to the forefront to inspire and enlighten with some notable books, perfect for the beach.
The website "Them" says the list was compiled with something for everyone, from young adult, to memoirs, to darker themes, cultural satire, and short stories. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
They were upset about law that prohibits teachers in K-3 grade from instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity.
From violent actions, like burning a Pride flag, to government actions like passing anti-LGBTQ bills, hate speech or hate crimes can have lasting impacts on the LGBTQ community.
With Pride Month underway, the focus is on making sure this year's celebrations are safe for everyone.
This comes as questions remain over a man's death shortly after leaving a gay bar in Hell's Kitchen just over a month ago. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Questions still remain surrounding the death of a man who got into a tax outside a gay bar in Hell's Kitchen more than a month ago. With Pride Month underway, New York City officials are focused on making sure this year's celebrations are safe for everyone. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has the story.
Aides to the mayor couldn't have been happier with the big turnout because there were some calls to boycott the event.
For some, the clothes they wear helps define who they are and how they want to be perceived.
Out Montclair is hosting the town's first ever Pride festival, with special events planned all week. Organizers say it's not just about Pride, it's also about pride in Montclair.
Hundreds of people lined the streets of Jackson Heights with rainbow flags Sunday to celebrate Pride Month. CBS2's Leah Mishkin takes us to the 30th Annual Queens Pride Parade.
Hundreds of people lined the streets of Jackson Heights with rainbow flags Sunday to celebrate Pride Month at the 30th Annual Queens Pride Parade; CBS2's Leah Mishkin reports.
André Thomas, co-chair of NYC Pride and Heritage of Pride, spoke with CBS2's Cindy Hsu about the history of Pride, how close we are to being able to live without discrimination, whether Pride events mobilize more people to get involved and more.
Borough President Vanessa Gibson will host the event at the Bronx County Courthouse near Yankee Stadium.
Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson will have a flag raising and award ceremony this afternoon.
Austen was never properly recognized through the lens of who she really was until years after death.
