Sunday, July 3, I and thousands of other individuals gathered in a sea of rainbow in downtown Toronto. As 3 a.m. grew nearer, the parade slowed down. We all bowed our heads in silence for the victims of the Pulse […]
Pride Toronto: How we got here
Brantford’s Annual Pride Week
The raising of a rainbow colored flag at city hall marked the kickoff of Brantford’s sixth annual Pride Week. The yearly event is hosted by Brantford PRIDE, a non-profit organization that is composed of community members and part ners. The […]
A Canadian advocates for LGBTQ rights in Ukraine
Every human being deserves to be treated equally, fairly and with respect, regardless of his or her sexual orientation. However, globally, the LGBTQ community faces severe discrimination, violence and abuse. Michelle Emson, a committed LGBTQ advocate, an award-winning speaker and […]
Brantford Pride is more than a march
June 20-21 marked Brantford’s fourth annual Pride Celebration. The festivities kicked off with the raising of the rainbow flag at city hall. LGBT community members and allies gathered at 100 Wellington Square to hear speeches from Mayor Chris Friel, Brantford […]
2014 Pride Celebration in Brantford
Brantford’s 2014 Pride Celebration launched with its first ever youth oriented, open-mic event. In a room filled with bright and beautiful decorations, dozens of local youths came together to indulge in talented performers, pizza, and an opportunity to celebrate the […]
Don’t watch the Olympics
Imagine yourself in this scenario: You are with your friends are at a restaurant, there is a gay couple at the door and the hostess refuses them entry. You ask the waiter why they were turned away and he replies […]
City flies pride flag
Brantford broadened its diversity as Mayor Chris Friel raised a rainbow flag at city hall on Thursday, June 16, 2011. The event stemmed from an email sent to the Mayor from the Brantford Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Queer and Allies […]