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Sabres' Russian player won't take part in Pride night warmup

Ilya Lyubushkin is citing an anti-gay Kremlin law and fears of retribution at home in Russia for electing to not participate in the Buffalo Sabres’ pregame warmup on Pride night when players are expected to wear Pride-themed jerseys

The Independent UK

Even without special jerseys, Blackhawks celebrate Pride in loss to Canucks

The Hawks are the latest NHL team to get in the middle of a controversy around Pride jerseys.

Chicago Sun-Times

Polling Place: How you voted on Blackhawks’ decision not to warm up in ‘Pride’ jerseys

Pride Night is scheduled for Sunday at the United Center, where the Blackhawks will skate against the Canucks.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Unwelcome spotlight falls on NHL team Pride night events

The National Hockey League's Pride nights are in the spotlight after some high-profile incidents

The Independent UK

Geoff Baker: James Reimer, other NHL players who decline to wear Pride Night jerseys deserve scrutiny

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — There's little doubt that San Jose Sharks goalie James Reimer knew well in advance that allowing a soft overtime goal to Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn on Thursday would be the least of his weekend problems to follow.

Tribune News Service

As teams and players around NHL back out of ‘Pride’ celebrations, Panthers ‘celebrate it’

Pride Month has sparked controversy across the NHL throughout this season with players and teams opting out of large, very public parts of the festivities. The Florida Panthers, however, will be full participants in the team’s celebration Thursday in Sunrise.

Miami Herald

Blackhawks’ Connor Murphy focusing on ‘big message’ for Pride Night, despite lack of jerseys

Murphy, Seth Jones and Hawks coach Luke Richardson commented Thursday on the Hawks’ organizational decision not to wear Pride jerseys on Pride Night on Sunday.

Chicago Sun-Times

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AP source: Blackhawks will not wear Pride-themed jerseys

The Chicago Blackhawks will not wear Pride-themed warmup jerseys before Sunday’s Pride Night game against Vancouver because of security concerns involving a Russian law that expands restrictions on activities seen as promoting LGBTQ rights in the country

The Independent UK

Blackhawks will not wear Pride jerseys for Sunday’s Pride Night due to safety concerns for Russian players

The Hawks have three players born or with family in Russia, where a law was passed in December banning “gay propaganda.” Conversations with security officials prompted an organizational decision to scrap the jersey plans, per sources.

Chicago Sun-Times

Tory councillor suspended after saying she doesn't want 'Pride sex flags' in her town

Angela Kilmartin wrote on Facebook: "I don't want pride sex flags along my High Street. I don't even want heterosexual flags along my High Street." She was suspended by Witham Constituency Conservative Association following the comments

Daily Mirror

'A place to dance and a place to cry': Pride (R)evolution is an authentic exhibition for queer communities

Sydney World Pride and Mardi Gras 2023 were a huge success. Sydney was activated in a way rarely seen – block and street parties, cultural festivals and dance parties for all tastes. Now that the beats have diminished and the glitter has settled, viewing Pride (R)evolution at the State Library…

The Conversation

Sharks’ James Reimer won’t wear Pride-themed warmup jersey, saying it runs counter to religious beliefs

SAN JOSE, Calif. — James Reimer will not participate in the San Jose Sharks’ pregame warmups Saturday, saying the Pride-themed jerseys team members are planning to wear to show support of the LGBTQIA+ community runs counter to his personal religious convictions.

Tribune News Service

Pride flag to fly on LA County buildings in June after unanimous supervisors vote

LOS ANGELES — A month after the Huntington Beach City Council voted to stop flying a rainbow flag from its City Hall, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has taken the opposite stance.

Los Angeles Times

Wild players ditch Pride jerseys for team’s annual event in support of LGBTQ community

Minnesota Wild players chose not to wear a rainbow-themed jersey during warm-up for the team’s second annual Pride Night on Tuesday, despite a previous announcement by the team.

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Manchester Evening News

Pride In Trafford returns for fifth year with comedy, cabaret and plenty of high tea

The event will be a ‘real celebratory, meaningful and contemporary representation of LGBTQ+ culture'

The Conversation

More than just risk: LGBTQIA+ young people use social media to sustain and make sense of family relationships

Much of World Pride has been about the visibility of LGBTQIA+ people. This is important to affirming who we are, our place in the world, and celebrating ourselves as LGBTQIA+ individuals. Social media offers new opportunities to be visible, and many people have shared their celebrations of Pride during this…

The Guardian - AU

Asexuality finding a place in Pride: ‘It’s OK to not be attracted to other people’

Asexual people say their orientation is still little understood, even and perhaps especially, during rainbow celebrations

ABC News

Albany goes from conversion therapy to one of Australia's biggest regional Pride festivals

In a town that was known to be conservative, Pride festival organisers say their 10-day event celebrates and accepts people for who they are.

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Chronicle Live

Northern Pride 2023: Tickets on sale now for Newcastle's annual LGBTQ+ festival

Get your hands on tickets for this summer’s Northern Pride festival celebration now

ABC News

Why Harry Styles' penchant for feather boas concerns animal activists

Pop star Harry Styles and Sydney's WorldPride are credited with driving demand for feather boas. But animal welfare activists want revellers to understand the origins of their fashion items.

The Guardian - AU

Partying v politics: has Sydney WorldPride found the right balance?

In the southern hemisphere for the first time, the global festival has showcased a tension common to pride: one between inclusivity, activism and celebration

Evening Standard

Black Eyed Peas announced to headline Brighton Pride 2023 — leaving some LGBTQ+ fans upset

The trio will headline Brighton Pride 2023 along with Steps this August

Evening Standard

Black Eyed Peas and Steps to headline Brighton Pride 2023: How to get tickets

Multi-Brit award-winner and former Spice Girl Melanie C will also be performing at the UK’s biggest pride festival

The Guardian - AU

NRL 2023: five off-field issues the league and its bosses face this season

The players aren’t striking but questions linger around the Pride issue, a loss of trust in the NRL and the Dolphins’ success

The Independent UK

Brighton Pride fans disappointed over Black Eyed Peas announcement

The celebration announced headliners Black Eyed Peas on Monday, with one key member missing from the lineup

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