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Pride flag absent in Boonton's Grace Lord Park
3+ hour, 48+ min ago (343+ words) At the mid-way point of Pride Month, a Pride flag remains absent from Grace Lord Park after Boonton's Republican mayor James Lynch vetoed a council-approved ordinance that would have authorized the display. This veto is the latest development in a…...
Black-themed weekends of Pride and joy in Provincetown
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (810+ words) Black joy has always embodied resistance, resilience, renewal, and radical self-care. Notable black queer artists and writers were drawn to Provincetown, including James Baldwin, who visited Norman Mailer and enjoyed the openly queer social scene. "It's great to see people…...
Funding woes prompt Montclair Pride postponement, Go Fund Me campaign
1+ week, 4+ day ago (874+ words) The Montclair Pride Festival has been postponed until Aug. 1 because of funding shortfalls, the loss of its presenting sponsor, and logistical problems caused by the FIFA World Cup, festival organizers said in a news release issued June 1. Out Montclair Inc....
Barnegat Pride: bigger than a festival
1+ week, 5+ day ago (1113+ words) What began as one person's determination to create space for the LGBTQ community in Barnegat has quickly grown into a full-fledged grassroots movement " a movement that is reshaping the conversation around inclusion, in a place where that conversation hasn't always…...
Boonton should raise rainbow Pride flag
2+ week, 3+ hour ago (737+ words) That veto was disappointing. It also missed the point. Opponents often argue that if Boonton flies the Pride flag, the town will then be legally required to fly every flag requested by every interest group. That concern has been repeated…...
Editor's Letter: Pride and resilience
2+ week, 4+ day ago (307+ words) Once again, Pride is here and we homos are ready to celebrate! Though it" a hard one this year, you know, the administration. It"s not like we haven"t been here before. Think Bush/Cheney. I would happily go…...
Out Health: The healing power of therapy and trust
2+ week, 6+ day ago (262+ words) Here we focus on the navigation of friendship between two people of the same sexual orientation, or between a straight man and a straight woman, where in both cases, a romantic relationship could be imaginable for both parties. Additionally, friends…...
The Newark LGBTQ Film Festival dazzled with incredible films
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (210+ words) Excitement filled the Express Newark venue on April 30 as a DJ blasted upbeat music while guests enjoyed delicious food and drinks. Drag queen Alisha Day even made an appearance, delivering an exhilarating performance that helped usher in the two iconic…...
"Money Proud: The Queer Guide to Generate Wealth, Slay Debt, and Build Good Habits to Secure Your Future"
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (258+ words) Before you came out, you didn't talk about it. Everything was hush-hush, zipped mouth, change the subject. But then you started to share, a little here, a little there with people you trusted. Before that, though, no discussions. Same thing…...
Why LGBTQ people in New Jersey are choosing to host instead of going out
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (603+ words) Not so long ago, nightlife was the center of having fun and gatherings. However, we are witnessing its shift towards calmer environments. There are quite the number of factors that affected this change, but the initial one is the dropping…...