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boisestatepublicradio. org > news > 2026-04-08 > boise-pride-flag-hb561

A week after removing its Pride flags, Boise displays LGBTQ colors at city hall

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (239+ words) A week after taking down rainbow Pride flags to comply with a new state law, Boise city hall installed a banner and wrapped its flag poles with LGBTQ colors. Last Tuesday, Gov. Brad Little signed HB 561 into law, prohibiting government…...

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boisestatepublicradio. org > 2025-11-27 > the-history-of-lgbtq-restaurants

The history of LGBTQ restaurants

5+ mon, 4+ day ago  (106+ words) "It's Been A Minute"'s Brittany Luse explores the history of gay restaurants and how they became important spaces of community, grieving and celebration. - On Air Now Playing BSPR Music (Classical, KBSU) The history of LGBTQ restaurants Brittany Luse of…...

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boisestatepublicradio. org > news > 2025-09-08 > boise-pride-dei-lgbtq-idaho-sponsors

In changing political climate, Boise Pride attendees urge LGBTQ community to 'stay visible"

7+ mon, 3+ week ago  (123+ words) For the first time this year, Boise Pride was celebrated Ann Morrison Park. Many in attendance talked about the importance of showing up for the queer community amid rising anti-LBGTQ policies and. .. - On Air Now Playing BSPR Music (Classical, KBSU)…...

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boisestatepublicradio. org > 2025-07-31 > father-james-martin-has-taken-heat-for-his-lgbtq-acceptance

Father James Martin has taken heat for his LGBTQ acceptance

9+ mon, 1+ day ago  (204+ words) Father James Martin has become one of the most well-known Catholic priests in the U. S. But his journey to the priesthood took him by surprise after a chance encounter with a documentary. - On Air Now Playing BSPR Music (Classical, KBSU) Father…...

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boisestatepublicradio. org > 2025-05-28 > word-of-the-week-how-pride-shifted-from-vice-to-a-symbol-of-lgbtq-empowerment

Word of the Week: How 'pride' shifted from vice to a symbol of LGBTQ empowerment

11+ mon, 4+ day ago  (1018+ words) Pride month is less than a week away " a time dedicated to celebrating the history, impact and resilience of those in the LGBTQ community. The first celebrations were organized in the U. S. about 55 years ago. What began in four American cities…...