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The Hill
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Washington D.C. hosts WorldPride: What to know about weekend bash
For the first time, WorldPride has descended on Washington D.C., as the city marks its 50-year anniversary of Pride celebrations. The Capital Pride parade will kick off at 2 p.m. on Saturday at 14th St. and T St. NW, according to The Capital Pride Alliance (CPA), a nonprofit organization promoting LGBTQ+ rights and organizing the parade. WorldPride events began May 17 and run through this weekend. Jennifer Lopez headlines the 'World Pride Music Festival' on the RFK Festival Grounds on Friday and Saturday. The last time WorldPride was hosted in the United States was in New York in 2019, where approximately 5 million people attended from around the world. In 2023, a million people celebrated in Sydney. Here's what to know about Pride celebrations in the nation's capital. There's a seemingly endless number of events, performances and things to see around the city this weekend. WorldPride will feature 'Rainbow Road,' billed as the largest LGBTQ+ mural ever painted, according to the artist Lisa Marie Thalhammer. She wishes to bring joy and awareness to the community and titled the piece 'We Exist' to rebel against the current administration. The WorldPride music festival on Friday and Saturday will welcome LGBTQ+ icons and world-famous performers on three different stages. Jennifer Lopez headlines on Friday, with Paris Hilton, Trisha Paytas, Rita Ora and Tinashe also slated to perform. Saturday features Troy Sivan, Kim Petras, a RuPaul DJ set and a special appearance by Reneé Rapp. The festival is 99 percent sold out but final tickets and a list of official afterparties are available on its website. A two-day WorldPride Street Festival will take over part of Pennsylvania Avenue from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, featuring concerts, food, art exhibitions, artisans and beverages. Saturday, Cynthia Erivo will headline the post-parade concert on 3rd street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, which will also feature performances by David Archuleta, CeCe Peniston and To follow all the events, the Pride365 App is available for download. Organizers have made safety their priority for this year and will alert attendees throughout the weekend if anything arises. WorldPride comes as the Trump administration has shown hostility toward Pride Month, refusing to acknowledge Pride Month and stripping the name of gay civil rights activist Harvey Milk from a Navy ship. 'As the LGBTQ+ community continues its fight for equality, visibility, and justice, WorldPride serves as a powerful rallying cry, and we are working to unite voices worldwide in support of our movement,' WorldPride said on its website. 'The actions being taken by the new administration underline the importance of our continued work and highlight the need for the global community to gather during WorldPride, where we will advocate for and uplift the LGBTQ+ community.' President Trump has rolled back various protections for LGBTQ+ groups since his first day in office. On Jan. 20, Trump signed an executive order recognizing only two genders and launched a campaign against what he calls 'gender ideology.' He has signed executive orders seeking to ban transgender women from participating in women's sports, restrict gender-affirming care for teenagers under 19 years old, and bar transgender troops from the military. Trump seized on the backlash to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policies during his campaign, and corporations have pulled funding for DEI programs and sponsorship of potentially divisive Pride events. San Francisco Pride has a $200,000 budget deficit, while New York Pride has a $750,000 budget gap. This year's Pride attendance has already been impacted by Trump's policies. Phyll Opoku-Gyimah, a British LGBTQ+ rights activist also known as Lady Phyll, was supposed to deliver opening remarks at the WorldPride Human Rights Conference. She was denied entry to the U.S. due to a recent trip to Cuba. Multiple countries, such as Denmark and Finland, have issued travel advisories for transgender tourists visiting the United States. WorldPride organizers moved Pride events away from the Kennedy Center after Trump named himself chair of the institution. The National Park Service decided to close Dupont Circle Park from Thursday to Sunday, shutting off a popular meeting place for the LGBTQ+ community during the festival. After back and forth between authorities and activists, the United States Park Police said the closure was necessary to reduce possible violence and limit excessive police presence.
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Yahoo
Marysville, Westerville LGBTQ+ groups rally Pride funds as businesses pull support
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Marysville and Westerville LGBTQ+ groups said some businesses have shied away from sponsoring this year's Pride festivals, while others have stepped up to fill the financial gap. The Union County Rainbow Coalition, host of Marysville's Pride Fest, said it has encountered funding challenges as the coalition has spoken out against anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric. That advocacy has yielded a drop in support from some local companies, according to organizers Christian Downey-Thompson and Betty Elswick. List: 2025 Pride Month events, festivals in central Ohio 'They've shied away because they're more performative,' Downey-Thompson said. 'They are all about throwing a party, but don't want to do any of the advocacy work that our group does to support the marginalized communities in Marysville. You can't just slap a rainbow on it and call it allyship; you actually have to do the hard work.' Issues have been ongoing since 2023, when a group named the Union County Faith Family Coalition began targeting drag performances and businesses hosting Pride events, like Walking Distance Brewing. The brewery permanently closed in February and hosted Pride events that were meant to further inclusion for Marysville's LGBTQ+ community. Members of the Faith Family Coalition began taking to social media during the summer of 2023 to denounce the brewery's drag queen shows, hurling unfounded accusations of pedophilia and grooming. Consequently, some local sponsors withdrew their support when the Rainbow Coalition spoke out in defense of Walking Distance and other LGBTQ-affirming businesses. 'We were told that they didn't want us speaking up against that, they wanted us to be quiet, and they wanted us to continue to have fun,' Elswick said. 'Well, we tried to tell them that this is not how this works. It was a really hard conversation for them and some of them were unwilling to have the conversation.' Out in Ohio: Stonewall Columbus gets ready for Pride 2025 Still, the Rainbow Coalition forged ahead with Marysville Pride Fest, taking place June 14 from 3 to 9 p.m. in Partners Park with vendors, nonprofits, animal sanctuaries, live bands and a comedian. The celebration is in part made possible by several Marysville families who stepped up to replace those local businesses with even larger donations. The coalition was also the recipient of prize money from Folx Health, an online healthcare provider for LGBTQ+ people. 'We've got more genuine giving, people are giving because of us standing up, which has been really nice,' Elswick said. 'It's kind of changed the tone of everything. It's been a positive thing on that front, is that people are giving because they want to do the work. They want us to continue our work and it's a little bit more genuine.' The Westerville Queer Collective, the group behind Westerville's Pride Festival, has also been the beneficiary of more intentional donating, according to organizer Lee Bradford. Bradford said this June's festival has about the same number of sponsors as last year, even though the collective has needed 'to do a little bit of extra campaigning' in the wake of President Donald Trump's reelection and anti-LGBTQ+ proposals at the Ohio Statehouse. 'As much as I kind of look out into the wider world of hatred and bigotry, I feel like there's a comforting amount of support here,' Bradford said. 'We've been doing a little bit more about reaching out to local businesses and trying to find support those ways.' The collective grew out of an effort in 2021 to fly a Pride flag outside City Hall, and is hosting Westerville's fifth annual festival from 5 to 8 p.m. on June 7 at the parking lot in front of Birdie Books, a LGBTQ-owned bookstore and longtime supporter of the collective. Bradford said the group has 'become a much larger part of the fabric of Westerville' throughout the past years and has garnered community support. Earlier this year, Westerville became the 13th Ohio city to ban healthcare professionals in the city from engaging in anti-LGBTQ+ practices known as 'conversion therapy' with minors. The practices falsely claim to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity, and have been discredited by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Medical Association and more. Bradford said this year's Westerville Pride features more vendors, food trucks and an increased focused on resources from organizations. NV Gay, a nonbinary photographer known for 'This is Trans,' a gallery showcasing diverse identities within the trans community, will also be at the festival to sign their recent book, 'The Queer Allies Bible: The Ultimate Guide to Being an Empowering LGBTQIA+ Ally.' Ohio lawmakers call for 2026 ballot measure to overturn same-sex marriage ban 'I think the support here is actually way bigger this year than it was last year, everybody's been coming out and saying they're excited for it,' Bradford said. 'It's hard, but pulling it off and watching something that you worked so hard for come into fruition, and you see a big celebration in the middle of town, it's so, so worth it.' Marysville and Westerville are two of several central Ohio suburbs whose LGBTQ+ organizations have struggled organizing events while fending off anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric. Delaware Ohio Pride, the organizers behind the city of Delaware's Pride festival, told NBC4 in March that some local entrepreneurs who previously backed the organization have cut off support and no longer offer their businesses as event space since Trump's reelection. The Fairfield County Rainbow Alliance faced targeting last September when a group called the Fairfield County Conservatives spoke out in protest of a LGBTQ+ event hosted in downtown Lancaster. The debate culminated in a city council meeting where the conservative group argued the event featured an 'obscene' drag show, but the city's top prosecutor said the performance was legally permissible and protected by the First Amendment. LGBTQ+ business owners in Lancaster said they saw a boost in sales when their shops were named to a list shared on social media by members of the conservative group. The entrepreneurs said the reverse happened when the group posted the list as part of an alleged boycott against businesses that support the LGBTQ+ community. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CNN
2 hours ago
- CNN
Our favorite product releases this week: Apple, Beekman 1802, Converse and more
It's Friday, and that means that we get to end the week by looking back at our editors' favorite product launches from the last seven days. Whether you're just hoping to keep up to date with the latest and greatest releases or are looking to shop them, we've highlighted nine of the most notable drops from around the web. To start June, Rikka Altland, Jacqueline Saquin and Elena Matarazzo have scoured the web to find the best Pride Month products. This week brings the launch of a new Apple Watch band, a bestselling Beekman 1802 moisturizer that gives to a good cause and a customizable Converse collection. Outfit your smartwatch with this patchwork design Every year, Apple celebrates Pride Month by debuting a colorful new Apple Watch band. Now that June has officially rolled around, the company's newest accessory is here. Our senior deals editor, Altland, got her hands on the latest rainbow-themed smartwatch strap and has been admiring its bespoke patchwork design. The tapestry of rainbow stripes varies in size and shape, ensuring that each one is unique. Apple notes that 'no two bands are exactly alike, reflecting the individuality of all members of the LGBTQ+ community.' We think it's a fun touch. Altland has been buying and subsequently reviewing these bands for years, so it takes a lot to impress her. She won't be spinning off coverage into its own story, but wanted to kick off Pride Month by showing off her latest Apple Watch accessory. It features the same fluoroelastomer build as the band that likely came with your wearable and the same pin-and-tuck closure. It also carries a $49 price tag, which is the same as the usual style that has earned a place on our list of the best Apple Watch bands. Apple has been known to financially contribute to LGBTQIA advocacy organizations but doesn't tie a direct percentage of proceeds from each Pride Band sale. Instead, it regularly donates to resources like LGA World, the Human Rights Campaign and additional advocacy organizations. Sporty, gender-neutral clothing staples Puma just released a selection of Pride-inspired fitness styles, incorporating vibrant hues into its sporty silhouettes. Drawing on the concept of shared wardrobes, the entire collection offers gender-neutral pieces that you and your partner could wear. From accessories like hats and sneakers to clothing like jerseys and mesh tanks, there's no shortage of looks. Its oversized jersey top favors bold prints that pair well with athletic bottoms. We appreciate that each piece features subtle pops of color, like the Palermo Pride Sneakers with its pale pink base and multi-colored laces and the Puma Baby Tee that gives the iconic logo a twist for Pride. Prices run the gamut of $25 to $100, with its footwear falling at the pricier end of the range. However, the brand is currently running 40% off with code PUMAFNF on select styles. Puma has also teamed with charities like The Trevor Project to create life-affirming spaces in sports for LGBTQ youth athletes. Puma Palermo Pride Sneakers A favorite for Saguin, these pink, white and blue sneakers are incredibly stylish. They feature a playful fuzzy upper, colorful laces and pink and blue stitching along its side. Puma CA Pro Love Marathon Sneakers The colors of the rainbow intersect on these white streetwear sneakers, with a transparent sole that repeats a colorful runner design inside. Use code PUMAFNF to knock 40% off. Puma Equal Love Confederation Jersey Complete with a ribbed color and vibrant Pride-inspired graphic stretching along the shoulders, this athletic jersey will be great as you partake in outdoor activities. It's 40% off with code PUMAFNF. Puma Equal Love Confederation Baby Tee This baby tee stays true to Puma's sporty yet stylish clothing while knitting a rainbow stripe across the shoulder. It also takes a colorful spin on the classic logo. The promo code PUMAFNF also applies. Tradition and diversity intersect for a larger purpose NYC-based and AAPI-LGBTQIA+ led brand, Lost Pattern, just launched its chic Pride collection for 2025. Co-founders Cata Cheng and Yong Wang typically work with sustainable vendors, and for this project, they partnered with women in the Hangzhou region of China to hand roll and stitch these masterpieces. Preserving the craft of silk scarf making and uplifting communities continuing the tradition is important to Cheng and Wang. The 'Love is Love' silk bandana scarf comes in rainbow and blue and pink variants that can be tied around handbags, used as headbands or even as a sarong. The possibilities are endless with these 100% mulberry silk scarves, and they beautifully display watercolor hearts in the center of each. To continue the pipeline of ethical practices and transparency from start to finish, 100% of the proceeds from the scarf will go to Trans Lifeline. This nonprofit organization is a crisis hotline that offers emotional and financial support to the trans community. Matarazzo will be wearing hers as a bandana with her hair down this summer and even as a twilly on her handbag. In the fall, she's planning on tying it around her neck and pairing it with a cashmere crewneck. Bestselling moisturizers and soaps get a Pride makeover We're big fans of Beekman 1802 here at CNN Underscored. It has topped our list of the best LGBTQ-owned beauty brands in the past, so we had to circle back to cover its latest releases. The company just launched its new themed drops for Pride Month with two refreshed versions of popular products. The highlight from this new collection is a Pride edition of Beekman's bestselling daily facial moisturizer. This version doesn't change anything about the formula, but it does redirect 100% of profits towards supporting at-risk LGBTQ+ youth via the Ali Forney Center. These are our favorite types of themed launches, because they back beloved products with special packaging while also helping to make a difference. The Bloom Cream Face Moisturizer retails for $56, which is just $2 more than the standard option. There's also a new Pride Bar Soap that sells for $18. Altland especially appreciates that it's made from fragrance-free soap and that 100% of profits will be donated to the Ali Forney Center. Paint your nails with fresh, colorful hues The leading nail polish brand, OPI, has been a mainstay for beauty lovers on staff, like Saguin. It's the formulas she's grown up with and continues to use because of their long-lasting pigments, pretty colors and equally fun names. Now you can express yourself even more with OPI's latest Pride-inspired collection, comprising every color of the rainbow. Dozens of polishes like Vogue en Violet and Blue Them All Away join the latest collection celebrating Pride month, starting at $10. That spans the brand's classic nail lacquers as well as the Rapidry for quick-drying nails and the Infinite Shine collection, which boasts a shinier sheen. Recently, the brand celebrated the collection by hosting a drag show with RuPaul's Drag Race alum Kandy Muse. You can also shop press-ons stamped with festive icons for as little as $11. Saguin loves the natural pink Pearl-Clutching Behavior color, but you can also mix and match nail polishes to suit different LGBTQIA+ flags. Since painting her nails with the pigment more than a week ago, they've yet to chip or fade. OPI Infinite Shine Drop It Like It's Hawt Bring a bold stamp of color to your looks with this red-hot nail polish. It hails from the brand's Infinite Shine line, which creates a glossy-like finish. OPI Nail Laquer Blue Them All Away Stick to the basics with OPI's classic nail laquer. The Pride collection debuts a handful shades like Blue Them All Away, so you can paint your nails all in the blue shade or alternate with the other new colors. OPI A Me-For-All Level up your manicure game even more for this special month. These rainbow-tipped nails pair perfectly and adopt a french tip shape that mimic salon-worthy nails. OPI On a Rainbow Streak For a more subtle representation of pride, these press-on nails feature tiny rainbows on select nails. They boast up to 14 days of wear so you can show them off for most of Pride month. Bras and underwear with 2010s nostalgia Tomboyx was one of the first queer-owned brands that Matarazzo ever heard of. Back when she was a teenager, she remembered spotting its line of bralettes and underwear across LGBTQIA+ blogs and was drawn to the brand's inclusive mission statement and ethos. Since its origins in 2013, it expanded from boxer briefs for women to gender affirming undergarments like compression tops, tucking shorts and more for non-binary and trans folks. A few years ago, Matarazzo even purchased a few of their products when they collaborated with Target for a Pride collection. Although the racerback bras and boy shorts were slightly cheaper in price, they didn't skimp on the materials used and stayed true to crafting underwear that's functional and fits well. This year, its Pride collection is here for the entire month of June and consists of six pages of products, like sweats, swimwear and even multipacks of underwear for those looking to bundle and save. Matarazzo picked four of her favorite pieces and is stoked that they're up to 40% off at the start of the month. Tomboyx Scoop Soft Bra in Shark Frenzy Sport this solo or underneath a sheer tee to show off the seasonal rainbow shark print. It offers light support and is crafted from its famous soft cotton material. Tomboyx 4.5-Inch Trunks in Rainbow Fish These gender neutral trunks are the perfect in between length for those looking for something longer than boy shorts but shorter than traditional briefs. We're loving the teal fish print too. Tomboyx Compression Top in Black X= Rainbow Minimize your chest without wires or uncomfortable hooks with the brand's innovative compression top. Its a safe alternative to a binder and can be worn daily. Tomboyx 9-Inch Boxer Briefs in Progress Pride Stripes If the shorties aren't your thing, these 9-inch briefs are suitable for those looking to avoid leg chafing. The brands signature stay-put waistband and flat seams prevent the legs from riding up. Customizable kicks for Pride Month Converse is no stranger to releasing new collections for Prime Month, and its 2025 lineup continues to lean into the rainbow aesthetics. The company's signature shoes, including high-tops and lace-up boots, are now getting a makeover with some new printed designs. Altland's fiancée flagged this, because she has been shopping the new collection for herself. She enjoys how customizable the shoes are, which brings a little extra fun to the classic Chucks. You can select which Pride flag colors to use, with the option to use classic rainbow hues, a triad of trans colors, non-binary dyes and more. Pricing across the footwear collection starts from $50. Converse doesn't tie its donations to how many shoes it sells, and instead pledges to donate to local, national and international organizations. Since the company first launched its annual Pride collection in 2015, Converse notes that it has donated over $3 million. Consider your pride outfits covered Every time Saguin comes across this label at a thrift store, much like Betsey Johnson, her heart does a cartwheel. The designer fashion brand synonymous with the early aughts taps into whimsy, campy and playful clothing designs, and its latest Pride collection plays into that. Rather than simple rainbows emblazoned on every item, the pieces are individual bursts of colors that can be styled together for an altogether cheery look. Just think cherry-printed handbags and rhinestoned stilettos — plenty of outfit inspiration for parade outfits or going-out ensembles. Many looks were even modeled by RuPaul's Drag Race star, Gottmik. Plus, the brand is also giving back to charity. Betsey Johnson is donating $1 from every purchase made with the Pride collection to the Elton John Aids Foundation, an organization that helps fund projects globally to increase access to healthcare, tackle LGBTQIA+ stigma and end AIDS. Betsey Johnson Sweetheart Sunnies Black Available in a metallic pink and a chic black, these sunglasses feature a heart-shaped design that fits right in with pride month. Betsey Johnson Kitsch Million Stars Phone Bag Silver It actually works! Modeled after a vintage telephone, this purse has a detachable phone handle that you can actually make and receive calls from when connecting to your phone. Betsey Johnson Quilted Nylon Sling Bag Pink Add a pop of pink to outfits with this quilted shoulder bag. Its scrunch shoulder strap is not only adorable but it's also practical, adjusting with a Johnson Betseys Tiered Tulle Dress Cream When you shop this tiered ruffle dress in black and white, your purchase goes toward the Elton John Aids Foundation. The silhouette makes a fun, flirty statement. One of our favorite Olympians has his own Pride collection Tom Daley teamed up with English fashion brand Reiss to create a capsule collection inspired by his love for knitting, crocheting and the like, water in all forms, and the fluidity of pride. The genderless collab consists of seven pieces ranging from a sparkling collared shirt to a tight-knit tank top. The baby blue hues and teals were clearly picked as a nod to his days in the Olympic pool, and the tasteful yellow adds a bit of depth and warmth to the pieces. Every cent of this line is going towards Rainbow Road, which is a non-profit that helps at-risk LGBTQIA+ folks around the world. They help people get to safety through financial assistance, providing aid in times of crisis and even relocating them to safer places. Reiss x Tom Daley Cotton Lover Vest The cheapest item in the collection happens to be our associate editor's favorite. It's one of those tanks that can be worn alone with cutoff shorts or underneath a cardigan when it gets chilly this fall. It's sporty, chic and has a sweet yet subtle message Reiss x Tom Daley Hydros Tile Crochet Shirt A heavy-duty graphic tee is a staple for queer folks — especially when paired with workwear pants and Birkenstocks. The swimmer scene on the back feature's the bottom half of two swimmers, and it was created by Richard Kilroy. Reiss x Tom Daley Eros Graphic-Print T-Shirt This tiled crochet shirt was inspired by Daley's love of knitting. During the Tokyo Olympics he went viral for stitching medal cases, and now you can snag this summer ready collared shirt that's inspired by his time in the water. Reiss x Tom Daley Atlantis Sequin Lover Shirt When looking at this sequined adorned Cuban collared button up you can't help but be reminded of a glistening body of water. It shimmers, shines and the base of the shirt sits right at the hip for a tailored look. This week also saw the launch of other products our editors deemed worthy of standalone coverage. Shop all these additional launches below, including a new Pride-themed Quip toothbrush and a heavyweight tee from Lockwood51. Quip Sonic Toothbrush in Pride Plaque is no match for Quip's affordable toothbrush. The base recently got an iridescent Pride makeover and is 20% off with code PRIDE20. Lockwood51 Harvey Pigment Dyed T-Shirt Celebrate Pride 365 days a year with one of Lockwood51's iconic heavyweight tees. The brand is LA's first queer skatewear brand known for making bold and unapologetically gay apparel. As deals editors at CNN Underscored, we are some of the first people to hear about the latest product news from reader-favorite brands. Our deals team — comprised of senior editor Rikka Altland, editor Jacqueline Saguin and associate editor Elena Matarazzo — is passionate about product launches that we would be tempted to shop, and we enjoy finding a coveted new item (especially one from a brand with top marks from our experts) because it means we're helping our readers make savvy buying decisions.
