Portland Pride
from Pride Untold Hosted by Pride Untold
In this episode, the Executive Director of Pride Northwest discusses the mission, history, and impact of the organization based in Portland, Oregon. Serving the entire state of Oregon and Southwest Washington, Pride Northwest has been a vital charitable organization since 1994, focusing on the origins of Pride and its role as an organizing and community-building tool. The discussion covers the complexity of organizing the Portland Pride Waterfront Festival and Parade, managing challenges both within and outside the LGBTQIA2S+ community, and future goals. The interview highlights the extensive effort in making Pride inclusive, the impact of political and social climates, and the importance of maintaining visibility and advocacy all year round.
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In this episode we meet Debra from Pride North West in Protland, USA. Debra takes us on a journey of the history of pride events in Portland and what is needed for the often considered liberal city to hold and maintain the expansion of queer events
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