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Florida Sep 30

‘It's Going to Take Patience': High School in Orlando Elects 1st Transgender Homecoming Queen

A Florida high school made history this year during the annual homecoming football game – electing the first transgender homecoming queen in school history.

Miami Beach Sep 20

Miami Beach Pride Parade Returned To Ocean Drive After Two Pandemic Delays
Miami-Dade Sep 16

Parade and Parties: Miami Beach Pride Returns for 2021

Miami-Dade Sep 22

Willie Gomez Set to Perform at Miami Beach Pride

The singer talks with 6 in The Mix about the honor he has to be able to perform at the event this weekend.
Miami Beach Sep 11

After COVID Delay, Miami Beach Pride Will Go Beyond Celebrations With Conversations

Miami Beach Pride is very different this year. For starters, it’s usually in April. But COVID-19 changed that. And when some think of Pride — they think parties and parades. This year...
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Ultra Nate Set to DJ Rooftop Party at Miami Beach Pride

The singer and global DJ talks about the excitement that comes with the event this weekend in South Florida.

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voguing Jun 17

Strike a Pose: Iconic Dance Theater Celebrates Voguing During Pride Month

Voguing has been a huge part of the LGBTQ+ community for decades. One dance theater is celebrating the iconic dance during this pride month.

Broward Jun 19

Couple Fined For Displaying Pride Flag in Oakland Park Neighborhood

Bob Plominski and Mike Ferrari say they are facing steep fines for displaying the flag in the front yard of their home. The Eastland Cove HOA issued a citation telling them to take it down or pay. “I got upset. We’ve done this before and it’s a simple showing of our pride to the community and it’s up for...
Miami Jun 14

Local Activist Aims to Create Affordable Housing for Homeless LGBTQ Youth

If you go downtown, it’s hard to miss — Miami’s huge homelessness crisis. But what may not be so obvious is the homeless crisis among LGBTQ youth. Teenagers are being kicked out of their homes and tossed to the street because of their sexual orientation or identity. According to the National LGBTQ Task Force, of the estimated 1.6 million home...
Pride Month Jun 10

Celebrating Pride Month in South Florida: What You Need to Know

In commemoration of the New York Stonewall Riots of 1969, June has been designated as Pride Month. The riots served as a catalyst to the fight for the civil rights of the LGBTQIA+ community. In 1970, just one year after the riots, LGBTQIA+ members and activists across the U.S. began to organize marches in cities like Chicago, Los Angeles, New&#8230...
Florida Jun 10

State Reverses Itself, Will Allow Rainbow Lighting on North Florida Bridge

Florida has reversed itself and now says a downtown Jacksonville bridge can be decorated in rainbow lights to celebrate gay rights
Pride Month Jun 2

Hollywood Celebrating Pride Month, Honoring Diversity in the Community

City officials in Hollywood raised the progress pride flag in front of City Hall on Wednesday to kick off their annual Pride Month events. Members of the city’s LGBTQ+ council were on hand for the event showcasing a symbol of diversity in the community and to let residents and visitors know the city is filled with allies. “It was......
nbc 6 pride Mar 18

Florida Panthers to Celebrate Pride Day at Saturday's Game

One of the teams with the best record in the National Hockey League, the Florida Panthers, will honor members of South Florida’s LGBTQ community during Saturday’s game against the Nashville Predators. The Panthers will celebrate their annual Pride Day game, with faceoff set for 2 p.m. Throughout the game, the Panthers will honor Dr. She...
Florida Feb 12

Singer Ricky Martin Joins Efforts to Build Pulse Memorial

Singer Ricky Martin will be a spokesman for a foundation that is building a memorial and museum to honor the 49 victims who died during a massacre at a gay Florida nightclub almost five years ago
LGBTQ Jan 24

Jojo Siwa Says She's ‘Really, Really Happy' in Heartfelt Video About Coming Out

Jojo Siwa feels over the moon after finally speaking her truth. After confirming she’s part of the LGBTQ+ community, the 17-year-old social media sensation opened up about her sexuality in a candid Instagram Live on Saturday, Jan. 23. The former “Dance Moms” star thanked her fans for their “endless amount of love and support...
6 in the Mix Dec 16, 2020

Comedian Bruce Vilanch Talks Pride Event for a Great Cause

The ‘Hollywood Squares’ star talks about the upcoming Miami Beach ‘Queer-a-Thon’ virtual event and why it’s more important than ever in our current time.
Karamo Brown Dec 8, 2020

Hate Birthdays? ‘Queer Eye' Star Karamo Brown Has the Best Perspective on Getting Older

Karamo Brown just turned 40, but he’s not letting the number get him down. He shares some perspective on getting older that can help anyone hitting a milestone birthday.
6 in the Mix Sep 30, 2020

Melissa Etheridge to Open National LGBTQ Task Force Annual Gala

Deputy executive director Kierra Johnson has more on the star studded event taking place virtually this Saturday.
Netflix Jul 27, 2020

Netflix's ‘The Baby-Sitters Club' Actress Breaking Barriers

Netflix’s new original series “The Baby-Sitters Club” gives viewers an updated take on the beloved young adult book series from the 80’s and ’90s. It’s also receiving praise from the LGBTQ+ community and beyond for its casting. NBC 6’s Kelly Blanco sat with Kai Shappley, a young trans actress who’s breaking barriers in...
Jul 7, 2020

‘My Sister': Actress Selenis Leyva Talks Trans, Latina Struggles in New Book

‘Orange is the New Black’ actress Selenis Leyva tells Johanna Gomez about her new book that she co-wrote with her sister, Marizol. The book dives into the struggles and secrets that transgender people, especially transgender people of color, face daily.

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