This Sunday, June 14th, was Seekonk’s third annual Pride event, and I was fortunate enough to attend this year. Located behind the Newman YMCA in Seekonk, the space was welcoming and cozy. Many vendors showed up in support, who deserve to be shouted out: Attleboro Community Theatre Community Counseling of Bristol County Congregation Agudas Achim Foster MA - Massachusetts DCF Free Mom Hugs- Massachusetts Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England Haus of Codec Newman Congregatio

Courtesy of Love Lives in Seekonk Facebook page It has been about 2 years since Options last reported on the current events with Love Lives in Seekonk. To recap, they were being harassed by a local member of the community who called them groomers, made offensive comments about them and their families, and even posted their addresses on their Facebook page. This person also stood up at school committee meetings to call the members of LLiS groomers and claim that anyone who sup

Please note there was a mistake on the date and time for North Attleborough's Pride Event. It has been corrected, so there won't be any confusion. With June less than a week away, organizations throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island are deep in preparation for Pride 2026. From festivals, to parades, to Proms and more, the area is teeming with ways to celebrate. To make it easier for our readers, Options compiled these events into an easily referenced article. Have fun next

On June 5th, 6th, and 7th at the Scottish Rite Center in Cranston, a musical revolution will take the stage as the Rhode Island Gay Men's Chorus opens Pride month with a powerful performance. With misinformation, greed, and fear dominating the airwaves, they are pushing back against the growing tide of hatred and bigotry. Featuring musical selections from Broadway and movie soundtracks—including songs from Les Misérables, Ragtime, The Hunger Games, and Man of La Mancha—their

Like so many of our tremendous readers, I live with and battle with my own personal traumas every day. It can feel like falling into the endless abyss, reliving past moments that caused me to experience fight or flight. Even with the help of a mental health professional, it can feel possible to climb out. This is where a new study group, Project QueST, is stepping in. Head by University of Rhode Island’s Assistant Professor Dr. Jillian Scheer, it hopes to deliver assistance t

There is a new movie to add to the Queer horror genre, enjoyable during the Halloween season or, for us spooky Queers, on a Tuesday night in with friends, family, or alone. Last October, Tina Romero released Queens of the Dead, a movie with some laughs, a few tears, and a ton of glitter. The cast includes diverse and famous names, such as: Jaquel Spivey, an actor worth keep your eyes on because he’s destined to become a household name over the next few years; legendary 90s Qu