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Recent stories about pride

About two dozen people march, many waving rainbow flags, with spectators lining the street.
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Youth and elders gather to explore queer joy

A research project is bringing together queer youth and elders to record what brings them joy in the face of rising hatred and legislation that limits gender-affirming care for minors.

A newspaper clipping that reads, 'Cavanagh draws the line on special day for gays'
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A moment in history: April 25, 1989

On this day in 1989, Edmonton city council denied official recognition of gay and lesbian awareness celebrations.

A drag performer poses near the summit of a butte, wielding a sword, while a photographer squats to the right and takes their photo.
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Drag.Jpeg focuses lens to smash stigma and reflect diversity

A photography project that celebrates the diverse world of Edmonton drag will culminate in a set of trading cards and two events in January.

Side-by-side portraits of drag queen Pheromone Killz and chef Bri Campbell
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Drag and food collide during Pride at Sashay, Fillet!

An event that pairs chefs with drag performers to raise money for a queer cause is coming to Edmonton for the first time this month.

A blue neon sign with the word FLASHBACK inside a circle, beside a few of several neon signs on the side of a large brick building
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Flashback, baby! It's the Summer of Pride

As part of Edmonton's Summer of Pride, the beacon that adorned the famous Flashback nightclub will be added to the Neon Sign Museum downtown.

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Wikipedia Edit-a-thon aims to increase visibility of Edmonton's queer history

The Edmonton Queer History Project (EQHP) is partnering with Art+Feminism to write Edmonton's queer histories into the books — or at least into the pages of Wikipedia.