Five Ideas from Roots Pride Pittsburgh’s Town Hall
Five ideas or thoughts expressed during the Roots Pride Pittsburgh Town Hall meeting here in Pittsburgh PA.
Archive for June, 2015
Should YOU Boycott Pittsburgh Pride Events?
Pittsburgh PrideFest and the PrideMarch are two events where you prompt change by being present and a part of them. We need to occupy these events and claim these spaces as fully inclusive.
Upcoming Meeting Possible Small Step Forward in Pittsburgh Pride Controversy
I believe a planned facilitated meeting is potentially very good first step and I will publish more about it when available. But it is just one step, and much more will be needed in time. Every journey has begin some way however. The decision to bring Iggy Azalea ended up causing a reaction and that reaction is the start of a journey that may create greater inclusion, greater diversity and real respect.
Billy Hileman: Why I’m Not Marching
I am publishing Billy Hileman’s statement about the upcoming Pride march here at as a part of the ongoing dialogue regarding Pittsburgh Pride and the Delta Foundation.
Pittsburgh Councilman Gilman Issues Statement Regarding Pittsburgh Pride Controversy
Pittsburgh City Councilperson Dan Gilman issues statement regarding Pittsburgh Pride controversy.
The Criticisms Towards Iggy Azalea: Cultural Appropriation
Amandla Stenberg’s video is a tremendous explanation of the differentiation between cultural appropriation and cultural exchange.
A Gay Man Sees Buyer and Cellar
The unique show is a play about Alex, an out of work actor, who takes a job for Barbra Streisand. The show is a riot of laughs and Tom Lenk, a masterful performer.
Outrage at Delta Foundation: More than Identity Politics
Yes, certainly trans and queer persons of color (TQPOC) are out front, giving voice to their outrage, but with them stand many from all parts of the rainbow coalition that we call the LGBTQIA community.
Mixed Feelings About How Pride is being Impacted.
In some regard, the issue was always about two things: (1) The Delta Foundation itself as well as (2) their choice of Iggy Azalea.
Roots Pride Pittsburgh Releases Official Press Release
The following press release from the recently formed Roots Pride Pittsburgh, and details the controversy with the Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh’s recent decision to headline Pride in the Street with Iggy Azalea.