#ShowUp Stories: Alexei | Los Angeles, CA
Meet Alexei, LA’s Grand Marshal and long-time activist tells the story of how he helped organize the city’s first-ever LGBTQ+ demonstration in 1966 at The Black Cat. Everyone has a …
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#ShowUp Stories: AJ + Steven | Corpus Christi, TX
Meet AJ and Steven, the young couple who not only attended the town’s first-ever Pride parade—they got married at it. Everyone has a reason to #ShowUp – in spirit and …
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#ShowUp Stories: Ashfaq | Birmingham, AL
Meet Ashfaq, a leader of the Muslim community in Birmingham who became an ally of the LGBTQ+ community following the tragedy in Orlando. Everyone has a reason to #ShowUp – …
#ShowUp Stories: Sarah | Corpus Christi, TX
This year, Corpus Christi showed up for Pride for the first time ever. Meet Sarah, the woman and mastermind behind it all… Everyone has a reason to #ShowUp – in …
#ShowUp Stories: Boomer | Corpus Christi, TX
Meet Grand Marshal Boomer, the vivacious frontman who is brimming with Pride for both his community and his hometown. Everyone has a reason to #ShowUp – in spirit and in …
#ShowUp Stories: Kristi | Wichita, KS
Meet Kristi. The creator of the only and longest-running gay and lesbian newspaper in Kansas reflects on how the 27-year-old publication has become a force bigger than her. Everyone has …
#ShowUp Stories: Jaden & Toni | Wichita, KS
Meet Jaden & Toni, also known as “Nuke” and “X-Mental” in the rink. These two roller derby teammates met and fell in love on the first day of practice. Everyone …
#ShowUp Stories: Anthony (a.k.a Jacqueline) | Providence, RI
Meet Anthony…and Jacqueline, a drag performer and social justice advocate with two personas and one mission: equality for all. Everyone has a reason to #ShowUp – in spirit and in …