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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The 2023 Pittsburgh Pride Parade on the Andy Warhol Bridge on June 3.

Editorial | Rainbow capitalism is insincere and performative, but this year is arguably worse

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • June 20, 2023
Pride flags are being stowed away, and brands are lacking their usual rainbow-ified twitter profile pictures. To many this shows that there is a lack of genuine support and allyship presented by these brands.
Editorial | Support local businesses and organizations all year long

Editorial | Support local businesses and organizations all year long

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • June 6, 2023
When the promotional advertisements cease and the spotlight shifts, it is imperative we continue to support a wide variety of local establishments as, at the end of the day, it supports the entire community.

From cheerleaders to poets — sapphic media recommendations to check out this Pride Month

By Ryleigh Lord, Culture Editor • June 6, 2023
To celebrate Pride Month, Culture Editor Ryleigh Lord has compiled a list of sapphic television shows, movies and books recommendations to discover this month — and year-round.
Editorial | Corporations should care about LGBTQ+ people beyond just Pride Month

Editorial | Corporations should care about LGBTQ+ people beyond just Pride Month

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • June 9, 2022
Many corporations say they support LGBTQ+ pride, but their words do not reflect their actions during the rest of the year.
Dan Minkel, a North Huntingdon resident, performs as a drag queen in Pittsburgh under the name Scarlet Fairweather.

Pittsburgh drag scene adjusts to new normal

By Charlie Taylor, Culture Editor • June 23, 2020
Most drag queens and kings earn money and practice their craft by performing at bars, which closed March 15 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But the City’s drag scene has far from disappeared.
When not onstage singing, Tegan and Sara Quin use their voices to advocate for LGBTQ+ equality, as well as other human rights movements.

Artists to listen to during Pride Month and the rest of the year

By Kaitlyn Nuebel, For The Pitt News • June 23, 2020
Pride Month shines a light on the LGBTQ+ community and its members, although their music, art and stories shouldn’t only be recognized in June. Regardless of your sexual orientation or gender identity, here are a few artists in the LGBTQ+ community to listen to this month — and every month after.
The People’s Pride march kicks off from Freedom Corner.

Editorial | Acknowledge progress and pitfalls during Pride month

By Pitt News Editorial Board • June 11, 2019
But the past few years also brought forth a slew of hateful events, serving as a bleak reminder that we still have a long way to go. In order to continue progressing forward, it’s vital to acknowledge both the progress and the pitfalls.
A large group of marchers parade through downtown donning pride flags and rainbow apparel. (Photo by Anna Bongardino | Visual Editor)

GALLERY: Pittsburgh LGBTQ+ Pride 2017

By The Pitt News Staff • June 11, 2017

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