“Celebrate your authentic self.” No matter your identity or orientation, you are valid, worthy, and deserving of kindness, respect, and love. Today and every day, Rochester LGBTQ+ Together is honored to uplift our LGBTQIA2S+ community and to celebrate its beautiful, intersectional diversity. We believe that authenticity and individuality are strengths to be embraced and enjoyed. We’re proud of you for being you!
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Hate, in all forms, cannot be tolerated, especially at Pride. We’re sharing this statement as a response to two transphobic incidents that occurred during ROC Pride month to one of our transgender team members. We apologize for not publicly addressing…
Rochester LGBTQ+ Together stands firmly and vocally in solidarity with our community partners and friends at Pittsford CommUNITY. Drag, like any other art form, can be catered to be appropriate for just adults or all ages, depending upon the audience…
“What people think Pride is:• Rainbows• Parades What Pride actually is:• Celebration• Being valid in the closet to stay safe• Boring everyday life as your authentic self• Having community• Feeling free• Loving yourself more than needing to be loved by…
Today, we commemorate the Pulse Night of Remembrance, marking the seven year anniversary of the tragic shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, FL on June 12, 2016. As we reflect on the deadliest mass shooting in our nation’s history, we…
We want to thank the Rochester Red Wings for having us as the community partner for their annual Pride Night for the third consecutive year! It was a fun, joyful and well-attended evening – and a win for the home…
Rochester LGBTQ+ Together always endeavors to make our member and attendee safety our top priority. We have strongly advocated for science-based measures in our health and safety policies, including virtual programming, social distancing, mask wearing, and vaccination (with booster). To…
