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"Philly Sets Guinness Record with Largest Drag Story Time for Pride Month"

Philadelphia kicked off LGBTQ Pride Month by setting a Guinness World Record for the largest drag queen story time, with 263 attendees at the National Constitution Center. The event, organized by the Philadelphia Gay News, highlighted the unique cultural significance of drag story times and served as a statement against efforts to ban such events in states like Texas and Montana. The process to get the record recognized by Guinness took about eight months, and the event featured performances by five drag artists.

1 year ago•Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer

"Pride Month 2024: History, Celebrations, and Global LGBTQ+ Rights"

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5.38 min•1 year ago

"Pride Month 2024: History, Celebrations, and Global LGBTQ+ Rights"

LGBTQ Pride Month, celebrated every June, honors the LGBTQ community's history and achievements, originating from the 1969 Stonewall riots. It features parades, rallies, and political actions to highlight ongoing issues. The rainbow flag, created in 1978, symbolizes the movement's diversity. Major Pride events occur globally, with New York City and São Paulo hosting some of the largest. The U.S. government first recognized Pride Month in 1999 under President Bill Clinton.

via NBC News