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Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Indiana State University, Pride Center, settle federal lawsuit
Pride Fest will take place at the city of Terre Haute's Fairbanks Park in September, and Indiana State University will be a nonfinancial sponsor. That's according to a joint statement regarding the settlement of a federal lawsuit filed by the Pride Center of Terre Haute against the university. ISU, the Pride Center and city of Terre Haute issued a joint statement Thursday 'regarding Pride Fest 2025 and the amicable resolution of the lawsuit.' The ACLU of Indiana filed the suit Feb. 11 in U.S. District Court on behalf of the Pride Center of Terre Haute. The lawsuit asserted that ISU was violating the First Amendment rights of the Pride Center, and it asked the court to order ISU to allow the Pride Center to hold Pride Fest 2025 on the ISU campus in August 2025, similar to past years. The lawsuit alleged that ISU, without the The Pride Center's knowledge, secured an agreement from the city of Terre Haute to hold Pride Fest at Fairbanks Park, off campus, in 2025. Last month, ISU and the Pride Center reached a 'resolution in principle,' according to court documents. News of the resolution was announced Thursday in joint statement emailed by the university. The complete text said: 'Indiana State University is thankful for the continued partnership with the Pride Center of Terre Haute, and we look forward to the ongoing success of Pride Fest. 'Indiana State University and the Pride Center have agreed to resolve this dispute. Indiana State University will be a non-financial sponsor of the 2025 festival and looks forward to working with the Pride Center and student organizations on issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community. In turn, the city of Terre Haute is proud to host Pride Fest 2025 at Fairbanks Park, this September.' The Pride Center, a nonprofit organization serving LGBTQ+ individuals in and around Vigo County, held Pride Fest on the ISU campus in both 2023 and 2024. The festival was sponsored each year by ISU, according to ACLU. It was staged in the Quad, an open area on the ISU campus designated for 'expressive activity' by both ISU policies and Indiana law. Katie Lugar, Pride Center president, referred comment to the ACLU of Indiana. The Tribune-Star has reached out to the ACLU for comment.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
ISU, Pride Center resolve lawsuit
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Indiana State University has resolved a lawsuit filed by an LGBT support group and the American Civil Liberties Union over an annual gay pride event. The Pride Center and the ACLU sued the school, claiming that school officials prevented the group from holding Pride Fest on campus. College leaders denied that claim. The parties issued a joint statement Thursday afternoon. 'Indiana State University is thankful for the continued partnership with the Pride Center of Terre Haute, and we look forward to the ongoing success of Pride Fest. Indiana State University and the Pride Center have agreed to resolve this dispute,' the statement reads. 'Indiana State University will be a non-financial sponsor of the 2025 festival and looks forward to working with the Pride Center and student organizations on issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community. In turn, the City of Terre Haute is proud to host Pride Fest 2025 at Fairbanks Park, this September.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Settlement pending in Pride Center v. ISU lawsuit
A 'resolution in principle' has been reached in the Pride Center of Terre Haute's lawsuit against Indiana State University regarding Pride Fest. The ACLU of Indiana filed the suit Feb. 11 in U.S. District Court on behalf of the Pride Center. The lawsuit asserted that ISU was violating the First Amendment rights of the Pride Center, and it asked the court to order ISU to allow the Pride Center to hold Pride Fest 2025 on campus in August of this year, similar to past years. The lawsuit alleges that ISU, without the The Pride Center's knowledge, secured an agreement from the city of Terre Haute to hold Pride Fest at Fairbanks Park, a city park off campus, in 2025. The Pride Center, a nonprofit organization serving LGBTQ+ individuals in and around Vigo County, held Pride Fest on the ISU campus in both 2023 and 2024. A March 24 court filing stated that 'a resolution in principle has been reached' between the parties. A telephone status conference is scheduled for Friday, but it will be vacated if the parties notify the court of a final resolution of the matter. ACLU of Indiana had no additional comment Wednesday. The Tribune-Star has sought comment from the university. The festival was sponsored each year by ISU, according to an ACLU news release earlier this year. It was staged in the Quad, an open area on the ISU campus designated for 'expressive activity' by both ISU policies and Indiana law. The complaint alleges that ISU's refusing to allow Pride Fest 2025 to be held on ISU property again is a violation of the university's own policies and the Constitution. In the suit, the Pride Center alleges that an on-campus site is essential to the purpose of the festival as a way to demonstrate to new students that ISU is a welcoming campus.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
ISU and Pride Center move toward settlement
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Indiana State University (ISU) and The Pride Center of Terre Haute have reached a resolution in principle, regarding the lawsuit filed against ISU after the university allegedly refused to allow the Pride Center's Pride Fest 2025 on ISU's campus. According to court documents, a settlement conference is scheduled for Friday, March 28, at 2:00 p.m. to discuss the case status. Those documents can be seen below. pridecenterDownload The ACLU of Indiana sued the university on behalf of the Pride Center in February. In 2023 and 2024, The Pride Center held its Pride Fest on ISU's campus, but in 2025 the ACLU of Indiana said, 'without The Pride Center's knowledge, ISU secured an agreement from the city of Terre Haute to hold Pride Fest at a city park off-campus in 2025.' ISU denied that allegation and other allegations, according to court documents. The terms of the proposed settlement have not yet been released. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Canceling PrideFest ‘not an option' after A-B drops sponsorship
ST. LOUIS – Anheuser-Busch has withdrawn its sponsorship of St. Louis PrideFest after 30 years. Event organizers say they have no plans to cancel. 'Canceling Pride is not an option,' Jordan Braxton, Pride St. Louis board member, said. 'We will always be here. Like we said in the 80s, 'We're here, we're queer; we're not going anywhere, so get used to it.'' But PrideFest 2025, slated to take place around Soldiers Memorial Park in downtown St. Louis on June 28 and 29, is going for a grassroots effort this year. Pride St. Louis members were saddened to lose such a historic supporter of the LGBTQIA+ community. A-B's withdrawal is especially painful at a time when many sponsors are reducing their contributions. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now A-B suffered a decline in sales in 2023 amid controversy over a partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney. 'I think that was the catalyst that started everything,' Braxton said. 'We've seen since then that their support of pride organizations has gone down. What we want to say to AB is we're hurt by this. You're not only hurting Pride St. Louis, but you're also hurting the entire [LGBTQIA+] community.' At present, Pride St. Louis is more than $150,000 short of last year's funding total. The board of directors are working to modify the budget for the event. The organization has launched a fundraising campaign commemorating what it calls 45 years of advocacy for the community. FOX 2 News reached out to Anheuser-Busch management for comment on its decision, but we have not heard back. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
