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Thomas becomes NWSL’s first Black woman head coach
Yolanda Thomas
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The Orlando Pride named Yolanda Thomas their permanent head coach, making her the first Black woman to hold a permanent head-coaching role in NWSL history. A former assistant who helped Orlando win the 2024 NWSL Shield and championship, Thomas had led the team as interim coach since August.
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Tom Gallagher
Thomas has clearly earned this role after guiding Orlando through a championship season as interim coach.
Banda Earns Third Straight FIFPRO World 11
Sports
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Zambia and Orlando Pride forward Barbra Banda was named to the 2026 FIFPRO Women’s World 11 for a third consecutive year, extending her record as the African woman with the most selections. Voted on by professional players, the team also includes Arsenal forward Alessia Russo.
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Taipei mayor gets angry reception at Pride after gay bar raid
1 source
— Oct 31, 2026
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Tom Gallagher
The mayor's timing with that raid looks tone-deaf, especially when he expects a warm welcome at Pride. People have every right to call him out.
Taiwan Pride Draws 150,000; Transgender March Draws 3,800
World
— Oct 31, 2026
"Today is our gay Christmas day," said William Tsai as an estimated 150,000 joined Taipei's 24th Taiwan Pride on Oct. 31, 2026; 3,800 marched for transgender rights the night before.
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Maya Lindstrom
Calling it gay Christmas captures the festive spirit but the split events still feel divided.
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Russian Pranksters Dupe OpenAI Officials Into Video Chat About ‘Offensive’ AI For Ukraine
Dylan Kresak · 5 min · 2h
Pride Has Borders After All
Daily Caller News Foundation
— Oct 20, 2026
"Pride has no borders." That was the slogan. Then the map showed up.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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El-Sayed’s Senate Win Sparks Arab Celebrations
Abdul El-Sayed
— Nov 5, 2026
Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate victory as the first Muslim American senator prompted celebrations among Arab communities, who embraced his use of Arabic expressions such as “habibi” and “hamdulillah.” In his victory speech, he used “habibi” to rib Vice President JD Vance, turning a moment of political pushback after Islamophobic attacks into a source of cultural pride.
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Netflix Unveils Six-Part Pride & Prejudice Trailer
Emma Corrin
— Oct 27, 2026
Netflix released a trailer and first-look images for its six-part adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, arriving December 3. Emma Corrin and Jack Lowden star as Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, with Olivia Colman among the cast; writer Dolly Alderton says the series aims to bring Austen’s familiar story and characters to a new generation.
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Yarmouth Recovery Event Expects 210
Lifestyle
— Oct 28, 2026
Jamaica is promoted as a sunny June getaway for outdoor activities, while a separate Heroes’ Weekend visit reflects on finding joy and resilience as the island rebuilds after a hurricane. The experiences highlight Jamaica’s natural attractions, cultural pride, and spirit of recovery.
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Durant Reflects on Thunder Title Ahead of Houston Matchup
Kevin Durant
— Oct 30, 2026
Kevin Durant said he felt pride watching Oklahoma City celebrate its 2025 NBA championship, viewing the team’s success as an evolution of the foundation he and his former teammates helped build. He also said he wished his Thunder-era group had won the title together and recalled the strong support the city showed after their 2012 Finals loss.
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Kansas Republicans Suffer Another Gubernatorial Defeat Despite Trump's Endorsement
Democrat Cindy Holscher has won the Kansas governor's race, defeating Republican state Senate President Ty Masterson in a contest that keeps the state's top office under Democratic control for another four years. The Associated Press projected Holscher as the winner in the race to replace Gov. Laura Kelly, who was term-limited, according to Fox News . Her victory gives Democrats their third straig
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407,000-Acre Okefenokee Refuge Gains World Heritage Status
Lifestyle
— Oct 20, 2026
Savannah’s Forsyth Park remains a major draw, with its historic fountain recently returned after restoration, while the park is set to host the city’s 27th annual Pride Festival, expected to bring about 5,000 attendees and more than 100 vendors. The event’s “Chosen Family” theme highlights Savannah Pride Center’s year-round work supporting LGBTQIA+ people.
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Houston Schedules 22 Shows, Nine Weekend Events
Entertainment
— Oct 27, 2026
Houston-area listings highlight Halloween and fall festivities, including Día de los Muertos celebrations, family events and Pride, alongside a week of theater, performing arts and live music. The city’s historic Lancaster Hotel is also featured as a convenient base for a theater weekend, steps from major arts venues.
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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EXCLUSIVE: Biden DHS Packed Calendar With LGBT Events Before Trump’s DEI Crackdown, Documents Reveal
Daily Caller News Foundation
— Oct 23, 2026
The Biden administration’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) scheduled Pride Month events during government working hours, including a pansexual forum and LGBTQ educational vid… — by Daily Caller News Foundation
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Homecoming Parades Draw Crowds Across Communities
Lifestyle
— Oct 25, 2026
Homecoming parades at schools and universities across the country brought students, alumni, families and local residents together, featuring marching bands, floats, dancers and community groups. Several celebrations highlighted longstanding traditions and institutional pride, including Southern University at New Orleans’ 70th anniversary and generational alumni reunions in Minden.
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Houston Dash, Orlando Pride eliminated from NWSL playoffs
Sports
— Oct 19, 2026
The NWSL playoff race is tight heading into the final stretch, with the Shield and remaining postseason places still up for grabs and Utah among the teams focused on playoff positioning. Houston and Orlando have been eliminated, with Orlando’s exit confirmed after a loss to the Dash and Seattle’s win over Chicago.
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Navy Scrambles To Ramp Up Tomahawk Production After Iran War Burns Through Arsenal
Francis Kapper · 4 min · 2h
Homecoming Games Stir Memories and Hopes at Multiple Campuses
Sports
— Oct 20, 2026
College homecoming celebrations bring together students, alumni and local communities through campus traditions and football, while teams also look back at past homecoming games ahead of upcoming matchups. At Florida A&M, students described the week as a celebration of family, culture and Rattler pride beyond the game.
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Pick a food for every letter and the AI reveals your future
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A to (almost) Z, one delicious decision at a time. At the end, the AI reads your feast like tea leaves and tells your fortune.
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Queer arts events spotlight history, liberation
Entertainment
— Oct 16, 2026
Queer communities are celebrating and preserving their culture through events ranging from UP Diliman’s free Pride program to exhibitions and readings that bring LGBTQ+ journalism, oral histories and arts archives to new audiences. Organizers say these efforts honor past struggles and creative life while supporting inclusion and the future of queer storytelling.
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Homecomings Draw Alumni Back to Alabama A&M, SEMO and Michigan State
Alabama A & M University
— Oct 17, 2026
College homecoming and game-day tailgates bring students, alumni, families and local residents together around shared traditions, food and school pride. At Alabama A&M, SEMO and Michigan State, attendees said these gatherings strengthen campus ties and foster a sense of community.
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Elena Vasquez
SEMO events like this make local residents feel included in school life without needing to be students themselves.
Birmingham opens decades-spanning Magic City Classic exhibit
Sports
— Oct 22, 2026
Birmingham’s Magic City Classic, the annual Alabama State–Alabama A&M rivalry, is a weeklong celebration of HBCU pride and community, with concerts and cultural events alongside the game; a free City Hall exhibit traces its history through archival photos and generations of memories. The SWAC commissioner says the Classic is central to the conference’s ties to Birmingham and estimates it generated more than $250 million in economic impact over his eight years in the role.
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Video: Columbus Police’s ‘LGBTQIA+ Liaison Officer’ Unveils ‘Pride Cruiser’
Reporting
— Jun 22, 2022
The Columbus Division of Police is taking on Pride Month — by decking out a vehicle dubbed the “pride cruiser.” “I’m your LGBTQIA+ liaison officer and we are unveiling… our pride cruiser for the month of June!” the…
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UN Vote to Keep Iran on Key Committee Sparks International Backlash
The United Nations has renewed Iran's membership on a key committee responsible for reviewing the organization's programs and priorities, drawing sharp criticism from the United States, Canada and Australia over Tehran's human rights record. Iran received 144 votes from the General Assembly on Wednesday to remain on the Committee for Programme and Coordination, according to Fox News . Members of t
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San Francisco Gay Pride Festival Scrambling For Funds After Corporate Sponsors Jump Ship
San Francisco Pride
— Mar 19, 2025
A host of longtime sponsors have begun backing out of their involvement in San Francisco’s 2025 gay “Pride” celebrations, SFGATE reported. San Francisco Pride, a nonprofit that host’s the city’s annual pride event, has…
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NFL Accounts Silent As Pride Month Kicks Off
National Football League
— Jun 2, 2026
When June 1 arrived and Pride Month officially began, the NFL’s main social media accounts were noticeably quiet. That stood out because, in previous years, the league had been highly visible in its support of Pride…
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Another Major LGBT Pride Event Bleeds Corporate Sponsors During Trump’s Second Term
Pride Month
— Jun 3, 2025
Capital City Pride, a big-budget pro-LGBT event in Des Moines, Iowa, faces a large loss of corporate support going into June 2025’s Pride Month festivities. Capital City Pride could lose up to $75,000 in corporate…
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Minecraft Celebrates Pride Festival By Letting You Turn Bees Gay
Minecraft
— Jul 28, 2026
Gay bees are more productive in Minecraft during a promotional event celebrating Pride.
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Target Preemptively Pulls the Reins on ‘Pride Month’ in Wake of Last Year’s Backlash
Reporting
— May 13, 2024
Target is taking a step back when it comes to LGBT “pride month” this year with a Thursday announcement that it will nix “pride” merchandise at some locations, according to CBS News . The retail business touted its…
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Democrats Lean On Green Group To Reach UN Climate Talks Without Trump
Simon August · 7 min · 2h
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