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A few months ago, Pittsburgh Pride was facing a question nobody wanted to ask. Would there be enough support? Corporate sponsorship was down. Organizers warned of funding shortfalls. Community members worried about what might be cut, scaled back, or lost ...

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What began with a few hundred people marching into an uncertain future became a global movement. In a powerful first-person reflection, Mark Segal remembers the fear, defiance, and hope behind the very first Pride march. Full article link in bio.
The Monroeville Public Library's Pride display is gone. Residents are questioning reports of a council vote to remove it, but no public record of such a vote has been identified. QBurgh has asked municipal officials for answers. Full story link in bio.
Did you hear about these? Pittsburgh Pride had its biggest year EVER; Monroeville residents showed up to defend LGBTQ+ books in their public library; and Pittsburgh drag is making local history. Follow QBurgh for even more!