Rhode Island Pride celebrated its 50th year during this Pride Month. As one of the largest events of the summer, the event draws thousands of people to celebrate, sometimes even traveling from other states. With approximately 200 vendors, many amazing performances, and a variety of delicious food, the festival has something for everyone. Festival goers then get to enjoy the illuminated night parade through the streets of downtown Providence. It’s an amazing night for everyone to come out and...

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 Congregational church ...

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 supports them...