Queer Eugene News

04/19/2024

Would you like to sponsor the 2024 Eugene PRIDE Festival? Are you a vendor, exhibitor, local nonprofit, small business, or community group interested in having a booth or hosting a space during 2024 Eugene PRIDE? We are now accepting applications to have a space at this year's event!

Visit our website to apply for space at this year's Festival!

https://www.eugenepride.org/sponsor-vendor-info

12/11/2023

Do therapists have a right to tell patients to “pray away the gay”? The Court is leaving that question open.In an unexpected move, the Supreme Court announced on Monday that it will not hear a lawsuit challenging Washington state’s restrictions on an anti-LGBTQ practice known as “conversion ...

11/19/2023

From Eugene Pride -- Our historic Pride flag, a cutting of the original designed by Gilbert Baker, was stolen after this year’s Pride Festival, and we are pleased to offer space for our community to heal after this experience. To that end, we are partnering with HIV Alliance and Lane Arts Council for a community sewing circle on World AIDS Day and First Friday ArtWalk – Friday, December 1st from 2pm-8pm at the Farmer’s Market Pavilion in Downtown Eugene.

If you have any fabric you can donate for this project, we would greatly appreciate your contribution! We are mimicking the original flag, with stripes of hot pink, red, orange, yellow, green, turquoise, indigo, and violet. We will be updating the flag by including the trans flag colors, pink, light blue and white, as well as black and brown stripes to recognize Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color in the LGBTQIA+ community.

Fabric can be donated on Monday, 11/20, and Tuesday, 11/21, from 9am-5pm at HIV Alliance’s Eugene office: 1195 City View St. Eugene, OR 97402. You can join the community sewing circle (no previous sewing experience needed!) on Friday, December 1st, from 2pm-8pm at the Farmer’s Market Pavilion in downtown Eugene – 85 E. 8th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97401. We look forward to co-creating this project with you!

11/12/2023

In its review of the United States’ record on civil and political rights, the United Nations Human Rights Committee (HRC) condemned a flood of discriminatory state legislation restricting the human rights of le***an, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people.

11/08/2023

Virginia Delegate Danica Roem made history Tuesday night as the first openly transgender person elected to a state senate in the South, in a historic year for LGBTQ candidates across the U.S.

11/08/2023

Next week is Trans Awareness Week, so we'll be putting on our first Trans Story Circle of the year! 🩵🩷🤍 Trans Story Circles is an opportunity for trans, gender nonconforming, and gender diverse folks to come together, make connections, and share stories about their experiences. This event is open to OSU faculty and community members as well as students. If you'd like to participate, sign up at https://beav.es/qnm

11/02/2023

10/11/2023

Closeted LGBTQ people are taking the microphone to share their stories, amplifying their voices from inside the closet—even if it still means choosing not to come out. Their voices deserve to be heard.

10/03/2023

Laphonza Butler will be the first Black le***an to serve in Congress and the first openly LGBT senator from California.

09/04/2023

Add a listing Help us grow support for the LGBTQI+ community worldwide Submit your space for consideration by the Safe Space Alliance as a safe space for LGBTQI+ communities. We will notify you by …

09/04/2023

Nearly 500 anti-LGBTQ+ laws were introduced across the country during the legislative sessions this year. Service providers in Oregon say they're see q***r people leaving their state for Oregon.

08/21/2023

08/21/2023

Poll: Should Eugene Pride continue to be held in August? Or should Eugene Pride be held during Pride Month (June)? What do you think? Vote by commenting on this post.

Pride in August -- Pros & Cons:

Pros: It's easier to rent tents and booths in August
Less possibility of rain on the festival date
Cons: Extreme heat, potential for very unhealthy wildfire smoke
UO q***r/trans student are less likely to be in town to attend Pride

Pride in June -- Pros & Cons:

Pros: Holding Eugene Pride in Pride Month would honor the Stonewall riot participants; the pioneers in our fight for rights and equality
Pride Month sees community celebrations all over the planet. Holding Eugene Pride in Pride Month would make our local celebration a part of a worldwide network of events and give us a greater sense of solidarity with millions of celebrating community members.
Cooler weather and much less likely to inflict lasting health problems on attendees (from wildfire smoke)
UO students could join in the local celebration

Cons: More events in June use Lane County's limited stock of event structures like booths. (This could be removed as a problem if Eugene Pride reserved its rental equipment well in advance)
Greater possibility of rain on the festival date

What do YOU think?

08/17/2023

Thank you to everyone who participated in the creation of a new EugPride! photo archive. You still have time to leave your 2 minute story on the Story Helix Hotline to go with your photo. Use the directions on the back of your photo or contact us with questions.

Thank you to our partners: Eugene Pride , Springfield History Museum , Wordcrafters In Eugene and Destination Events ! ❤️

08/16/2023

Le***an Dance Party returns FRIDAY! Come have a hootin-hollerin good time at the sapphic hoEdown 🤠💞✨

08/13/2023

Alton Baker Park played host to a LGBTQ+ festival that brought both supporters and protestors.

08/13/2023

Hundreds marched through downtown Eugene on their way to EugPRIDE's Pride in the Park at Alton Baker Park Saturday.

08/13/2023

Alton Baker Park celebrated diversity, community, and inclusivity Saturday with Pride in the Park.This event had many vendors and tables from local businesses t

08/11/2023

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08/11/2023

BIPOC Drag at the Spectrum. Photo by Todd Cooper. Where Does the Q***r Community Party? All your questions about where to go on a gay date, where to meet other q***r people and where to dance among other LGBT are answered here Culture by Emerson BradyPosted on 08/10/2023Click to share on Facebook (O...

08/10/2023

"Eugene Pride Festival Parade Traffic Advisory
two police men on police motorcycles
Eugene Pride Festival is having an 2023 Equality Rally and March on Saturday, August 12. There will be a 1.3 mile march that begins at Kesey Square (intersection of Broadway and Willamette) and ends at Alton Baker Park. There will be participants gathering at Kesey Square beginning at 8:30 a.m. There is a rally at the location from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. then the march will leave for Alton Baker Park where the Eugene Pride Festival will take place.



The parade organizers were granted a permit and worked cooperatively with EPD to facilitate traffic handling.



The basic route of the march is:

Broadway Plaza east on Broadway.
South on Oak to 5th.
5th east to High.
High north to the pedestrian access to FSB.
Sidewalk and path to Alton Baker


Motorists can expect congestion and some road closures in the area during the rally and march.



During the march, Eugene Police Traffic Safety Unit, Mobile Response Team, and Community Service Unit staff, crews from City of Eugene Public Works, and volunteers will be on hand to direct traffic and assist participants and ensure a safe and enjoyable day for everyone."

08/08/2023

Eugene Pride Festival -- hours 10-7, Alton Baker Park
More information: https://www.eugenepride.org/

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08/07/2023

Join us for Trivia every Tuesday night this summer at Cornucopia in Springfield!

Trivia is free to play and teams may have up to 6 players each. There is limited capacity at the restaurant so come early to grab a table. There will be prizes and incentives for the winnings teams, plus Cornucopia will donate 10% of your check to TransPonder when you show this post!

Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 PM
Cornucopia
521 Main Street, Springfield

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