According to Feminism In India, Crip Camp was the best film to understand disability representation.

Read their full list here.

Summerville SC Fest
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Public Works Art Center
Summerville, SC, USA

​Augusta ME Fest
11:00am - 3:00pm
Mill Park
August, ME, USA

Lehigh Valley PA Fest
11:00am - 3:00pm
Penn State Lehigh Valley Campus,
2809 Saucon Valley Rd, Center Valley, PA 18034
​disabilitypridepa.org/lehigh-valley

Chicago IL Parade and Fest
11:00am - 2:00pm
Daley Plaza
401 S Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL 60605
disabilityprideparade.org

Madison Heights MI Fest
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Civic Center Park
360 W 13 Mile Rd
Madison Heights MI, USA

Lincoln NE Fest
10: 00am - 2:00pm
Auld Pavillion Rec Center
Lincoln, NE, USA

Dublin Ireland Parade
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Trinity College Dublin
College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland

Bronx Fest
12:00pm - 3:00pm
New York Botanical Garden
Bronx, NY, USA

Staten Island Celebration
9:30am - 2:00pm
College of Staten Island
2800 Victory Blvd,
​Staten Island, NY, USA

​Kensington Victoria Fest
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Kensington Town Hall
Kensington, VIC, AUS

Charleston SC Fest
5:00pm - 9:00pm
The Porter Room at Holy City Brewing Co.
1021 Aragon Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405, USA
disabilitypridesc.org

​Madison WI Parade
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Warner Park
2930 N Sherman Ave
Madison, WI, USA

Durham Parade
10:00am - 1:00pm
Reality Ministries
916 Lamond Ave
Durham, NC, USA

Denver Fest
1:00am - 3:00pm
The Center on Colfax
Denver, CO, USA

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This past week there were Pride celebrations around the globe, with performances by various LGBTQIA+ artists and allies, but there were also some Pride celebrations of another sort. The rainbow flag was waving at multiple entertainment award shows around the world this week, as various artists, who are either out or who portray out characters, won a multitude of  awards. 


​The BET Awards in the United States saw Queer artist SZA nab awards for "Female R&B/Pop Artist," "Video of the Year " for Kill Bill and "Album of the Year" for SOS (tied with Beyonce's Break My Soul).

Meanwhile, Thailand's MAYA Awards gave out accolades to multiple actors who have stared in gay or lesbian film and television projects. "Series of the Year" went to the "boy-love" series Pee Ja Tee Na Noey and stars of the "girl-love series GAP the Series, Freen Sarocha Chankimha and Becky Rebecca Armstrong secured "Couple of the Year." Freen also took home "Rising Star of the Year (Woman)" while Cutie Pie star Nunew Chawarin Perispiriyawong landed "Rising Star of the Year (Man)." C Phruek Panich, also known for Cutie Pie and other "boy-love" projects won "Charming Young Man of the Year" and "Charming Young Woman" went to Engfa Waraha, star of "girl-love" series Show Me Love.

Then there was even more representation at Brasil's SEC Awards, where TV shows with Queer representation took home prizes like "Best Drama Series" for Stranger Things, "Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Series" for The Flash. "Best Action Series" for Sky Rojo, "Best Suspense/Mystery Series" for Warrior Nun, "Best Comedy Series" for Only Murders in the Building, and "Best Asian Series" for GAP the Series. Selena Gomez also won "Best Performance in an International Series" for Only Murders in the Building and GAP the Series scored another "Favorite Series Couple" win. Heartstopper actor Joe Locke was named "Best Teen Series Actor" and "Favorite Movie of the Year" went to the diversely cast Scream 6. Brazillian drag queen Pabllo Vittar was named "National Male Artist of the Year," recieved "Best National Album/EP of the Year" for Night, and shares "National Feat of the Year" for Ameianoite alongside Gloria Groove.

With LGBTQIA+ representation not only being produced by the entertainment industry, and lauded across the world by fans, but also for it to be recognized as top-tier entertainment internationally, is a step towards a day when everyone, no matter how they identify or where they live, can express themselves authentically and can love openly, with only celebration as a response.

Queen Latifah and Dionne Warwick are among the list of stars being honored at this year’s Kennedy Center Honors, with Queen Latifah being the very first woman rapper to be honored. This year’s gala will also include a 50th anniversary salute to hip hop music.

​In a statement, Latifah said “I’m humbled to be included in this incredible list of artists honored by the Kennedy Center. When we started on this journey decades ago, we were often told, ‘No’. No, you won’t be able to leave New Jersey. No, if you rap you can’t sing. No, singers can’t become actresses. No, actors can’t also produce. To now be recognized amongst so many multi-hyphenates feels unbelievable, not for just me and my team, but for our community."

The annual gala honors recipients by recognizing their lifetime artistic achievements, with honored guests sitting beside the President as they watch star-studded performances.

Actor Billy Crystal, Bee Gees legend Barry Gibb, and opera star Renée Fleming will also be recognized at the 46th annual event, set for December at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.  The special night will be hosted by Gloria Estefan and will air on CBS and stream on Paramount+.

Thai folk singer Tookta Topline released her new song Pride Is Power ​earlier this week. This latest song joins two other songs about equality released by the singer this year, Love Is Love and We Are All Equal​. Listen to the new song below!

Ashley Graham is this year's 'Sexiest Woman' according to Maxim's 'Hot 100' list. Graham made her debut on the cover page of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2016 and has since graced the covers of many other publications, including Vogue, Glamour, Elle UK, Style Magazine. 

Known for sharing her thoughts on body positivity and the representation of the plus size models in the fashion industry, Graham has been dubbed the “queen of curves.”

About being the apex of the 'Hot 100,' Graham says, "It makes you remember that ‘hotness’ is in so many scenarios, and comes in all shapes and sizes.”