LGBT Pride Month: Google Releases #ProudToLove Video Plus Events In New York

Pride Month may be ending soon, but the LGBT community is still celebrating. There’s plenty more to celebrate since the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage in all 50 states on Friday, June 26. Gay Pride Weekend is expected to ramp up this weekend in various cities, including New York.

To coincide with LGBT Pride Month and the ruling, Google posted the #ProudtoLove video on YouTube to celebrate the Supreme Court’s decision. It also features clips from YouTube personalities and celebrities who publicly came out. The video features stars like Laverne Cox, Ellen Page, Ingrid Nilson, Connor Franta, the Rhodes brothers, and more. It also features moments in YouTube’s history where people in the LGBT community have proudly come out to the world.

Google is taking an important stance for same-sex marriage. In their statement, it’s time to begin marriage equality and to put an end discrimination.

“Over the last 10 years, everyone from moms to presidents have uploaded videos in support of LGBT awareness, to stand up against bullying and discrimination, and to say together, as a community, that marriage equality matters.

“That’s why we are so excited by the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to recognize the constitutional right of all couples to marry. In recognition of Pride Month, and of this historic decision, we want to celebrate the many individuals and communities that have helped inspire change.”

The New York Times included a 36-hour guide to Gay Pride Weekend in New York. Most of the events in the city are free and are geared towards the LGBT community, but they do have a wider appeal thanks to LGBT allies.

The fun starts at 4 p.m. on Friday with an exhibition titled Interface: Queer Artists Forming Communities Through Social Media. This free exhibit takes place at the Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art. This show will feature work by 30 artists, including Benjamin Fredrickson and Ericka Keck.

The real fun won’t start until 7:30 p.m. when the Roundabout Theater’s production of Significant Other kicks off. It’s a comedy about a young man who tries to find Mr. Right as he watches all of his heterosexual female friends get married. Charles Isherwood calls the play a “tenderly unromantic romantic comedy” in his review with the New York Times.

LGBT Pride Month will kick off on Friday night with performances by Bette Midler and a dance party at Furball. Saturday will begin with a book reading and operatic performances. At 5 p.m. is the “Dyke March,” which is a parade that promotes gender inequality and anti-gay violence. Saturday’s Gay Pride wraps up with the People’s Improve Theater and, of course, more dance parties.

Sunday ends Gay Pride weekend with the big Pride March at 36th and Fifth Avenue. Those who aren’t into parades can check out the Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals exhibit or the Pride at the Bell house variety show.

Those who can’t make it to New York for LGBT Pride Month and Gay Pride weekend can check out Larry Kramer in Love and Anger on HBO at 9 p.m. Monday.

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