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Cathedral City honors 25th anniversary of LGBTQ Veterans Memorial
9+ hour, 4+ min ago (204+ words) KESQ CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) - Veterans, community leaders, and families gathered at Desert Memorial Park in Cathedral City on Memorial Day to mark the 25th anniversary of the California LGBTQ Veterans Memorial. The memorial, dedicated in 2001 before the repeal of "Don't…...
LGBTQ Rights Milestones Fast Facts
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (1681+ words) 1924 " The Society for Human Rights is founded by Henry Gerber in Chicago. It is the first documented gay rights organization. 1950 " The Mattachine Society is formed by activist Harry Hay and is one of the first sustained gay rights groups in…...
Cathedral City closes out LGBTQ plus days with bed races
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (79+ words) KESQ CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) - Cathedral City is closing out its LGBT plus days celebration with the popular bed race and parade, where participants will race decorated beds. The grand marshal presentation begins at 11: 15 a. m. and the bed race begins shortly…...
Cathedral City previews 10th anniversary of LGBTQ+ days
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (229+ words) CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) - Cathedral City is kicking off its 10th annual LGBTQ+ Days celebration " and this year promises to be bigger than ever with special performances from LGBTQ+ celebrities, pool parties, rallies, drone shows, and more. Festivities kick off Friday…...
Local LGBTQ leaders discuss impacts of political climate on community mental health
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (151+ words) PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) " Coachella Valley LGBTQ leaders say the community continues to struggle mental health, especially after national and local political discussions. This week, the Palm Desert City Council held a special meeting to address a request made by…...
LGBTQ community reacts to proposal from Palm Desert Mayor Pro Tem
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (268+ words) PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) - The LGBTQ community is voicing strong opposition to a proposal introduced by Palm Desert Mayor Pro Tem Joe Pradetto. During a Palm Desert City Council meeting on Thursday, Pradetto proposed that the city stop recognizing Pride…...
LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert hosting Open House and Food Drive
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (166+ words) PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert is hosting an Open House and Food Drive on Friday from 4: 00 p. m. to 5: 00 p. m. at its Food Bank in Palm Springs. This marks one year since the Food Bank relocated to…...