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For about four decades, the Washington County venue has offered safety, escape and community to queer people far from large, liberal cities. The rest of this article the Baltimore Banner published on June 27 can be read on its website. Recently retired U. Toolan also announced that the parade will begin at 10 a. Dialing the hotline at will still be available for crisis support.

The change worries advocates because their data shows the LGBTQ community has a disproportionally high suicide rate. With the event being her first time organizing for Live In Your Truth, Woods said she felt emotional to see the support and love at the event. That type of support to me means so much more than just support from my community; just outside support, inside support, so much support around it, so much love.

Attendees of the event were able to head over to the Family Fun Zone, an air-conditioned Pride Cool Down Lounge, or watch live drag performances in the main stage area. Along with entertainment and a shaved-ice stand, rows of information tables stood along the plaza, including FreeState Justice, the Washington Spirit, Trans Maryland, Moco Pride Center, and the Heartwood Program, an organization that offers support, therapy, education, and resources to the LGBTQ community.

Iacuvazzi said she was taught to be ashamed of who she was growing up, but being a part of a community helped her flourish in the future. Connect with us. Share Tweet.

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