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This performance is directed by Brittney S. Rex, Mallery Jenna Robinson, Sydney Rogers aka Miss Barbie-Q, and Emily Westheimer.
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Brown, Abdullah “Abby” Rahsheen Hall, Marval A. This year’s production features an entirely transgender and non-binary cast including: Luckie Alexander, Blossom C. This spirited play reaffirms his impact and the continued relevance of his campaign towards equality, three decades after his assassination. Extensively researched and beautifully constructed, this documentary-style ensemble play recounts the life and lasting impact of groundbreaking LGBTQ activist and politician Harvey Milk, as told by the people who knew him best … the real-world figures whose lives were forever altered by Milk’s too-short career. The City of West Hollywood will celebrate Harvey Milk Day, kick-off #WeHoPride, and commence the LGBTQ Arts Festival with a virtual staged reading of the play Dear Harvey : Stories of Harvey Milk, by Patricia Loughrey. Venice also hosted its inaugural Pride parade and festival Sunday at the Venice Beach Boardwalk and Recreation Center.The WeHo Pride LGBTQ Arts Festival theme for 2022 is “With Liberty, Diversity, Inclusion and Progress for All,” and this year’s festival poster was designed by Kaija Sydlowski through an open call poster competition which received submissions from around the world.
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The festival included musical performances by Years & Years, Muna and other artists. Other WeHo Pride activities on Sunday included the Outloud Raising Voices Music Festival, which continued Sunday from noon to 12 a.m. The two attended Pride Night at Friday’s Dodgers game and have a host of other events planned for the month, including L.A. “You get here and it’s just celebratory.” “All year it’s bad stuff I have to talk to them about,” Karaba said. Gwen’s mother, Christina Karaba, said as a straight parent it was important for her to learn about the resources available for her child and give them opportunities to feel a connection with the LGBTQ community. “We’re just here for everybody in the community, no matter if you’re out or not.” “There’s so many people out there that are living in the dark, that are scared to come out,” he said. He marched in the parade with a group of employees from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, one of the parade’s sponsors and where he works as a nurse. “It’s been the friendliest city - the most gay-friendly city that I’ve ever been to,” said Portillo, 32. Herson Portillo, who moved to West Hollywood from Boston three years ago, echoed the same sentiment. “We found our own tribe, our own illogical family,” Smith said, gesturing at the rainbow-outfitted crowd in front of him. Smith, 73, and DelVecchio, 68, said they live just a block away from the parade route and got married in 2008 at West Hollywood’s City Hall down the street. With more than 40% of residents identifying as members of the LGBTQ community, West Hollywood describes itself as being home to one of the largest Pride celebrations in Southern California. We’re looking forward to continuing that tradition this year for WeHo Pride.” “West Hollywood has been the home of the largest Pride celebration in Southern California for nearly four decades. “At this moment in history, with women’s rights and LGBTQ rights under attack, our icons stand as proud, outspoken beacons of light and hope for a better tomorrow,” West Hollywood Mayor Lauren Meister said in a statement before the parade.
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The parade route for Sunday’s free event ran along Santa Monica Boulevard, beginning at North Crescent Heights Boulevard and ending at North Robertson Boulevard. JAn earlier version of this report said the L.A. Gwen pulled out a yellow, purple, white and black nonbinary flag from a purse when a trans organization’s float came by to show that part of their identity as well, they explained.ġ1:12 p.m. They (the pronoun Gwen uses) came out as a lesbian a year and a half ago and as nonbinary last summer. “It’s my first Pride and I just love it so much,” Gwen said. Draped behind Gwen was a lesbian sunset flag - a version of the flag made to be more inclusive of gender-nonconforming individuals. Gwen wore a striped rainbow suit, an outfit Gwen carefully selected at a vintage shop especially for the occasion. “I love you, JoJo!” screamed Gwen Karaba, 14, as Siwa danced her way past the crowd on a float decked out in a giant rainbow and silver streamers. Reality star JoJo Siwa, who came out as gay to her followers in 2021, was anointed the “Next Gen Icon” for the parade. Singer Janelle Monáe served as the grand marshal, and Cardi B made a mid-parade surprise appearance, drawing cheers from the crowd who chased after her float as she sprayed whipped cream into spectators’ mouths.