Mayor Michelle Wu held a press conference Thursday to announce details about Pride Month events being held across Boston next month.

"Today is a good day," she said, "because we have a number of exciting announcements about Pride here in Boston."

It all kicks off on June 1.

"As a city, we're looking forward to celebrating at City Hall Plaza on June 1st," Wu said. "After three long years, once again we'll be able to have an in-person flag raising to kick off Pride Month in Boston."

They will also be unveiling the Portraits of Pride art exhibition that day, which will live at City Hall Plaza for the entire month.

Book your plans now and we’ll see you in Provincetown to celebrate the full spectrum of our community with a festival and rally at Town Hall, the Queer Comedy showcase, the annual Feet Over Front Street Pride 5K + so much more!

Brush up on your Alphabet Soup of LGBTQ language. Great learning tool for Allys and LGBTQ+ folx to best support their peers.

This document provides a list of common terms and definitions used in relation to sexual orientation, gender identity, health, and relationships.

It goes without saying that language is invaluable; the words we use to express ourselves to others have a huge impact on how we see and construct our identities. Language is far from static, too. Cultures change over time, and the words we use to refer and relate to each other also shift, adapting to encompass new concepts and ideas within society. The pronouns we use are no exception, and with the increased visibility of those who are nonbinary or use gender-neutral pronouns — including public figures like Lil Uzi Vert, Demi Lovato, Janelle Monáe, and others — you’ve likely met or heard of someone who goes by pronouns that aren’t he or she.

As lawmakers continue to propose anti-LGBTQ+ legislation across the US, San Francisco is fighting back and demonstrating its support for drag performers by naming the nation’s first-ever drag laureate to represent the city.

On Thursday, May 18, popular drag performer and nightclub owner D’Arcy Drollinger, 54, was selected for the 18-month title, which comes with a $55,000 stipend. The role was established by Mayor London Breed, who wanted to create an ambassador-style position that prioritises and embraces drag culture by directing government resources toward it.

As much as I wish to forget the occasion, I can still remember the way my hands wouldn’t stop shaking when I first came out as asexual.

I was barely 19 and the world was just opening up in front of me, but internally I had already gone on a rollercoaster of life events.

My identity, specifically who I was attracted to, had bounced around for almost half a decade, as I discovered new terms and new ways to attempt to describe what was going on. It was messy, to say the least. But I was young and trying to find my footing, and there is never anything wrong with figuring it out and making a few mistakes along the way.

The LGBTQIA+ Aging Project at The Fenway Instituteprovides support and technical assistance to elder service organizations who are interested in developing community programs for older LGBTQ+ adults in their area. To learn more about starting virtual or in person programs in your area please contact us at (857) 313-6578. We also provide technical support for LGBTQ+older adults who need help joining these programs or are interested in starting one in their town.