Summary
This Pittsburgh Pride Magazine from 2015 provides a comprehensive look at the LGBT community in Pittsburgh and beyond, covering events, history, personal stories, and community resources. Key highlights include:
- Pittsburgh Pride 2015 Event Coverage: The magazine features a detailed guide to Pittsburgh Pride 2015 events (pages 44-57), including “Pride in the Street” featuring Nick Jonas (pages 46, 58-60) and various other celebrations.
- Articles and Features: There are articles on a range of topics such as conversion therapy, the importance of PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylactic Treatment) for HIV prevention (pages 62-64), the “Pride at Work” initiative (pages 40-41), and the history of LGBT rights in Pennsylvania (pages 36-38).
- Community Support and Inclusivity: Several organizations and businesses are highlighted for their support of the LGBT community, including UPMC, PNC Bank, American Eagle Outfitters, Highmark, Alcoa, Fifth Third Bank, Huntington, AT&T, Deloitte, Google, and Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC (pages 3-6, 9, 13, 21-22, 25, 41). The UPMC Center for Engagement and Inclusion and the “Circle of Faith” are mentioned as initiatives promoting collaboration and respect (pages 3, 55).
- Travel and Culture: The magazine includes a travel feature on Cuba, discussing its culture, cities like Havana and Cienfuegos, and practical tips for US travelers (pages 28-30). It also features articles on Pittsburgh’s culinary scene (pages 66-68) and a “Pink Pages” guide to LGBT Pittsburgh (page 16).
- Personal Narratives: Personal stories add a human element, such as “My 100 Mothers” by Bill Chisnell, discussing finding support and family (pages 72-73), and “My Mom Is a Lesbian” by Rev. T.J. Freeman, sharing experiences of growing up with a lesbian mother (pages 74).
- Calendar of Events: A calendar lists various community events, including Pittsburgh Black Pride events, TransPride National Showcase, and other gatherings throughout July, August, and September (pages 18, 20, 22).
- Resources and Services: Information is provided for legal assistance for nontraditional couples (Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC, Kathleen D. Schneider Law Offices – pages 25, 71), HIV prevention and testing (University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force, Positive Health Clinic, PACT, Metro Community Health Center, Central Outreach Wellness Center – pages 39, 64), and estate planning for same-sex couples (Lange Financial Group – page 65). Persad Center, dedicated to the well-being of the LGBTQ community, is also featured (pages 69).