General

Definition: (n) confidence and self-respect as expressed by members of a group, typically one that has been socially marginalized, on the basis of their shared identity, culture, and experience.

Pride began when the first brick was thrown during the Stonewall Riots in New York 1969. What started as a revolution for recognition from LGBTQ+ people, has now become a yearly celebration to take pride in the fact that we are all different and how LGBTQ lives have impacted history. To find out more about the history of pride, click below to navigate to GLAAD.org

To request media credentials or to request a pride representative for media outlets, contact Jason McCarty at jason@mscapitalcitypride.org