July 13, 2024
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Women take center stage in this week's good news roundup, with heartwarming stories about ladies coming out, standing up, and boldly celebrating their own Pride. These queer trailblazers remind us of the many brave women who helped paved the way for LGBTQ+ equality.

This last week also had some highlights from Pride events and good medical news for people with HIV — hooray! So let's dive right in....
For her first Pride as an out lesbian, she kissed her girlfriend as a protest

For her first Pride as an out lesbian, she kissed her girlfriend as a protest


"We took the picture in front of City Hall to show that we will not be erased," Olivia Parvin said of her historic photo, showing her and her girlfriend smooching in front of San Francisco's City Hall.

And talking about sapphic kisses, Jen Lowe and her wife celebrate Pride with a pink kiss each year. And one Pride-going couple also tried breaking a Guinness world record with their hours-long kiss at New York City Pride in 1970 — wowza!

All these kisses have us reaching for our Chapstick and puckering up!
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A touching video of an old man tearfully waving a Pride flag has gone viral. Here’s why.

This touching video of an old man tearfully waving a Pride flag hit us right in the feels!

A moment of kindness between two strangers is reminding people of the power of Pride.
Actress Julia Fox apologizes to ex-boyfriends before coming out as lesbian

Actress Julia Fox delivers a funny message to her ex-boyfriends while coming out as lesbian

“So sorry, boys,” the ‘Uncut Gems’ star said in a viral TikTok post.
A new HIV-prevention injection just succesfully completed its clinical trials

A new HIV-prevention medication just passed an important trial with flying colors

Long-term protection may soon be as easy as visiting a doctor — here's the latest development in this cutting-edge medication.
LA dedicates historic monument to Chicana who was arrested for wearing men’s clothes

LA dedicated its first-ever lesbian historic monument to a cross-dressing Chicana activist

Nancy Valverde was an unapologetic pioneer for queer rights, and also a parent to many children. Her tale will amaze you.
Dozens of small towns hosted their first Pride events this year

Dozens of small towns hosted their first Pride events this year

At least 27 smaller cities and towns let their rainbows fly. But it wasn't always easy...
WNBA star A’ja Wilson got her teammates a very gay cake for Pride Month

WNBA star A’ja Wilson surprised her teammates with a very gay cake for Pride Month

The funny cake cut right to the point.
This groundbreaking new HIV-prevention law will save lives & improve healthcare access

This groundbreaking new HIV-prevention law will save lives & improve healthcare access

One state is saying goodbye to roadblocks in the way of important healthcare — it's a good model for the rest of the country too.
“Heartbreak High” star Ayesha Madon comes out as bisexual

“Heartbreak High” star Ayesha Madon comes out as bisexual

“I’ve actually never spoken about my sexuality before…so this is pretty new,” she said in a powerful coming out post.

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