Summary
This is a double issue of Equal Magazine from May/June 2014, as severed as the 2014 Pittsburgh Pride magazine, which took place from June 6-15, 2014. Key themes and content include:
- Pittsburgh Pride 2014: A comprehensive guide to the 10 days of festivities, including events like Pride in the Street (featuring Chaka Khan), Equality on Ellsworth (featuring Charice from Glee), the Pride March, and PrideFest (featuring Steve Grand).
- Marriage Equality in Pennsylvania: Discussions about the ongoing fight for marriage equality in PA and the progress being made at both state and federal levels. Letters from Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald and Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto express support for the LGBT community and marriage equality.
- Featured Entertainers: Interviews and profiles of artists performing at Pride, such as country singer Steve Grand and Charice from Glee, as well as American Idol finalist Lazaro Arbos.
- Community and Activism: Emphasis on inclusion, diversity, and the importance of working together for LGBT equality. Organizations like the Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh, Persad Center, and the Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force are highlighted for their work.
- Local Pittsburgh Information:
- A guide to 14 things to do in Pittsburgh for under $10, including the Arcade Comedy Theater, Three Rivers Arts Festival, Harris Grill, and local attractions like Primanti Brothers, the ToonSeum, and the Duquesne Incline.
- Recommendations for five “can’t-miss” Pittsburgh attractions: The Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Kennywood Park, and The Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh.
- An “Insider’s Guide to Gay Bars in Pittsburgh.”
- A look back at Pittsburgh’s gay history, including the Ball Scene and the Pegasus Lounge, and the debut of the Pittsburgh Queer History Project’s “Lucky After Dark” exhibit.
- Sponsors and Supporters: Many local and national businesses and organizations are recognized for their support of Pittsburgh Pride, including UPMC, Jim Beam, PNC Bank, Philips, Coors Light, Highmark, Alcoa, American Eagle Outfitters, Fifth Third Bank, and Rivers Casino.
The magazine also features a calendar of events for May, June, and July 2014, and information about grants available from the Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh for projects focused on the LGBT or HIV/AIDS community.