Pride kicks off in Philadelphia ahead of a month of celebration, drag shows and more
Pride season officially kicked off in Philadelphia Thursday when organizers dedicated a giant rainbow flag in Rittenhouse Square.
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Pride season officially kicked off in Philadelphia Thursday when organizers dedicated a giant rainbow flag in Rittenhouse Square.
Community organizers kicked off Philadelphia's Pride Month celebrations Thursday in Rittenhouse Square. Brittany Lynn, head of Philly's Drag Mafia, talked to Josh Sanders about the importance of Pride.
The Philadelphia Pride March and Festival takes place in the city this weekend, and security will be top of mind for Sunday's big event.
Philly Black Pride's mission is to transform social environments for LGBTQ+ people of color.
Since 1999, thousands have come to the city of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection to celebrate Phlly Black Pride. The organization’s mission is to transform social environments for LGBTQIA+ people of color. Josh Sanders talked with organizers about why this Pride is about honoring generations of the past and elevating generations of the future.
The prohibition was one of many side issues included in the mammoth $1.2 trillion package to fund the government through September.
CBS Philadelphia went inside the apartment of a couple who called the building home for the last seven years and explained why there's a need for this community.
The flag stood outside her clothing store in Cedar Glen, California.
Philadelphia will be able to show off just how special it is when it hosts the 2023 Stonewall Sports National Tournament in mid-July.
They will bring nearly 40 organizations offering help to those in need. Leaders of Welcome Project PA are organizing the event.
As Pride Month continues, the Abington Art Center is getting ready to host hundreds of people for a big Pride event this weekend. Kim Hudson takes us to this event that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
Police have not made any arrests but are asking for help in locating the suspects after many Pride flags were stolen in front of businesses in Doylestown.
At least two Bucks County businesses have become targets for thieves. They're swiping pride flags. Howard Monroe talked with one owner who says she's going to keep putting the flags out there.
One small business stepped up to fight hate against the transgender community and ended up starting a global movement.
A small salon in New York has created an international network of trans-friendly barbershops and salons. Hairstylists Xavier Cruz and JP Gomez created Strands For Trans.
The Free Library of Philadelphia is teaching kids about tolerance through a special literacy program.
Families brought their children to the Free Library of Philadelphia for Draq Queen Story Time. Madeleine Wright reports.
Exploring queer identity is a recurring theme in the Pulitzer Prize-winning play that is now nominated for five Tony Awards including a nomination for Best Play.
Aziza Shuler reports.
The President also called on Congress to pass the Equality Act.
CBS News Philadelphia reporter Madeleine Wright reports.
Creating a space for the LGBTQIA+ community in Philadelphia, Giovanni's Room is an essential fixture within the neighborhood.
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This week, our region dealt with poor air quality, a historic Pride parade in Media brought hundreds of people together to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community, and scientists say they are making progress to get the invasive spotted lanternfly under control.
The Gay Officers Action League of Greater Philadelphia fights against the stigma of being out and in law enforcement.
