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Athens Pride Rally Addresses Queer Justice, Racial Justice And Immigration
By: Claudia Cisneros
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — “Stop killing us. Stop killing Black folks. Stop killing Brown folks. Stop killing Queer folks. Stop killing Trans folks. It’s simple, yet people have a hard time understanding that. Stop killing us, period,” were the opening remarks to crowd by delfin bautista, a long know activist and one of the rally… Read More

Athens Pride Fest Drag Queen Story Time
We have had many parents and kids request this event again and we are so proud to bring it to y’all! A selection of drag performers will read LGBTQ inclusive children’s books for kids of all ages! We are also going to have a selfie corner with props of the kids to take pictures with… Read More

Athens Pride Fest Rainbow Alliance Swim and Picnic
SEORA is so happy to bring the community a free pool day! SEORA with the help of Athens Pride Fest sponsors have rented out the city pool for the afternoon of June 9th. We will have donated food that will be free. We also invite the food trucks to come to the parking lot! All… Read More

Athens Pride Fest Community Dinner
SEORA and Lulu’s El Camino Mexican Cuisine Restaurant are happy to host a community dinner on June 8th at 7 PM. Lulu’s El Camino is an Athens Pride Fest sponsor for a second year in a row. The community dinner will have a taco bar, paid for by SEORA. Guests are welcome to order off… Read More

Athens Pride Fest Parade and Rally
SEORA is excited to bring you the second annual Athens Pride Fest Parade followed by a Rally with local speakers and organizations. Come celebrate with us! Parade pushes off at 11 AM, if you are involved in the parade the line-up begins at 10 AM. We are still confirming the route with the city but… Read More

Athens Pride Fest Drag Show featuring Stacy Layne Matthews
SEORA is proud to bring RuPaul’s Drag Race contestant Stacy Layne Matthews to Athens Pride Fest 2019, henny! This talented queen will blow your mind! She will be joined by many local queens ready to rock your world! Doors open at 9 PM, come early and order food and a drink and prepare for an… Read More

Athens Pride Fest Cheers and Queers
Athens Pride Fest kicks off at Athens Uncorked on Wednesday, June 5th, 2019 for an LGBTQ+ Happy Hour! Cheers & Queers is an inclusive happy hour meant to bring the community together and celebrate our identities. Drinks specials will be announced closer to the date! Cheers, queers! Organized by the Southeastern Ohio Rainbow Alliance with… Read More

June YAP Pride Happy Hour
Come to the June YAP Happy Hour to celebrate the unofficial wrap-up of Athens Pride Week, enjoy some delicious food and locally crafted beers, and engage in quality networking with local young professionals! Jackie O’s Taproom (located behind Sonic on Stimson Avenue) will be hosting and catering the event. More information on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/events/104326640408871/) The Southeastern… Read More

Zanesville LGBTQ Pride Night
A Variety show with organizations tabling, guest speakers and drag entertainers celebrating Pride in Zanesville. Message us with questions or board@seorainbow.org Speakers Nate Cole from the You Will Rise Project and Marshall Troxell from Equality Ohio Performers include… Boston Michaels Xavier Monroe Destiny Diamond London Desmond Asia Nicholas Halm Dorothy Gerard-Stepp Brady Manns Harley Monroe Mimi Sharp AKA Randall Scott Boylen Jr. Organizations & Merchants… TransOhio… Read More

Athens Pride Fest Picnic and Hike
Athens Pride Fest is being organized by Ohio University LGBT Center, Southeast Ohio LGBTQ+ Center, Southeastern Ohio LGBT Coalition. Athens Pride Fest is a week long celebration of solidarity, diversity, unity, and activism. Come out for our finale! It’s our big family day! Come out to the BOBCAT SHELTER at Strouds Run State Park. This shelter is… Read More

Athens Pride Fest Dance Party with DJ Zteffen
Athens Pride Fest is being organized by Ohio University LGBT Center, Southeast Ohio LGBTQ+ Center, Southeastern Ohio LGBT Coalition. Athens Pride Fest is a week long celebration of solidarity, diversity, unity, and activism. Join us in celebration! We are bringing you a dance party at Casa Nueva Restaurant & Cantina with DJ Zteffen Abikanile! Doors open at 9:30PM. Dancing the… Read More

Athens Pride Fest Parade and Rally
We are excited to bring you Athens’ first PRIDE PARADE. It was our most requested event last year and we are delivering this year! The parade begins at 2PM (lineup starts at 1pm). The route is West State Street (Middle School to Court) and Court Street (Valero to Green). We will end up on College Green… Read More

Athens Pride Fest Comedy Show at the Union
Join us for a night of laughs! Athens Pride Fest is being organized by Ohio University LGBT Center, Southeast Ohio LGBTQ+ Center, and Southeastern Ohio LGBT Coalition. Athens Pride Fest is a week long celebration of solidarity, diversity, unity, and activism. Doors at 7PM. Performance begins at 8PM. Comedians Brooke Cartus,Whitney Chitwood, Scott Duff, and Brittany Meyer will put… Read More

Breaking Binaries at the Brewery
Join us for an evening of community and connections! Breaking Binaries is a celebration of the Rural Voices Conference and an opportunity to embrace transtastic pride. $1 from every brew sold will be donated to the Ohio University LGBT Center Emergency Fund that supports LGBTQ+ individuals who are experiencing financial hardship. The festivities will include… Read More

Rural Voices: Caring for Trans and Gender Diverse Communities
Rural Voices is a day-long summit for health and social service professionals to learn how to improve care for transgender and gender diverse people living in rural America. The learning objectives for Rural Voices are: Develop a foundational knowledge about gender diversity, including health needs and disparities. Increase skills and confidence for providing medical and… Read More

Athens Pride Fest Drag Queen Story Hour
Come out to the Athens Public Library for a special story time adventure! This event is for all ages, especially for younger children! A drag performer will choose a book aimed at helping children understand gender diversity and expression. Athens Pride Fest is being organized by Ohio University LGBT Center, Southeast Ohio LGBTQ+ Center, and Southeastern Ohio… Read More

Athens Pride Fest Cheers and Queers
Join us for Cheers & Queers to kick off Athens Pride Fest officially! Athens Pride Fest is being organized by Ohio University LGBT Center, Southeast Ohio LGBTQ+ Center, and Southeastern Ohio LGBT Coalition. Athens Pride Fest is a week long celebration of solidarity, diversity, unity, and activism. Join us at Athens Uncorked to toast to the LGBTQ community! Keep… Read More

Athens Pride Fest SafeZone: LGBTQ Solidarity and Queer Accomplicehood
Join us for a FREE workshop exploring sexual and gender diversities. Participants will engage and discuss ways to be a good ally and accomplice to LGBTQ+ individuals in and beyond Athens. This presentation is open to ALL members of the community and region including businesses, teachers/educators, faith groups, mental health professionals, parents, activists…ALL ARE WELCOME… Read More

Pride Tattoos
By: Devon Hannan, Ian Kenyon
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You wouldn’t think that a place where you pay hundreds of dollars to get stabbed 80 to 150 times a second is where people go to enjoy their Saturday afternoons. Between the sounds of buzzing and the smell of antiseptic — the tattoo parlor is one place LGBTQ people have found they can… Read More