Pride Voices

Indy Pride Parade Name Change

Jan 18th, 2020 • Indy Pride
As Indy Pride continues to grow and better represent our diverse community who are part of the LGBTQ+ spectrum, the organization understands the importance of recognizable and representative messaging. To that end, Indy Pride will promote all events with the easily recognizable name, “Indy Pride”. Therefore, the Board of Directors has taken that step with … more »

Proposed Bylaw Changes Jan. 2020

Jan 8th, 2020 • Indy Pride
INDY PRIDE, INC. AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS January 2020 Article III Membership Section 1: Qualification Any person who subscribes to the Mission of the Corporation may become a member upon payment of annual membership dues and completion of a membership registration. Membership shall be granted to any person of legal age (18+) regardless of gender … more »

Indy Pride Board Members Attended InterPride World Conference

Nov 5th, 2019 • Indy Pride
Indy Pride proudly sent representatives to attend InterPride’s World Conference which took place October 17th-20th. Board President, Larry Stribling, and VP of Development, Eve Keller, traveled to Athens, Greece to participate in workshops, connect with other Pride organizers, and learn about current issues facing the global LGBTQ+ Community. Some of the conversations we participated in … more »

Indy Pride, Inc. and The Indianapolis Public Library Unveil LGBTQ+ Collection

Nov 1st, 2019 • Indy Pride
Indy Pride, Inc. and The Indianapolis Public Library will unveil a new LGBTQ+ collection and exhibit at Central Library during the Indy Pride’s Annual Meeting on Thursday, November 14 at 6:30p.m. at Central Library, 40 E. St. Clair Street. The public is invited to attend. The collection includes over 6,000 titles on the history, culture … more »

Thoughts on National Coming Out Day

Oct 11th, 2019 • Indy Pride
  Tabitha Barbour   Program Director, Indy Pride, Inc. 6 Minute Read.   “Coming out.” It has been morphed in the LGBTQ+ community as a rite of passage. The act of revealing one’s identity that is outside of heteronormativity and/or their assigned gender is often marked as an important step to coming into the LGBTQ+ community. Everyone has a coming out story. … more »

Gender Markers on BMV IDs

Sep 17th, 2019 • Indy Pride
INDIANA LEGAL SERVICES, INC. LGBT PROJECT Phone (765) 423-2703 l email [email protected] www.indianalegalservices.org ALERT: GENDER MARKERS ON BMV IDS From Indiana Legal Services, Inc. LGBT Project Recently there has been confusion about the state of gender marker changes in Indiana. This alert clarifies that you can still update your gender marker on your Indiana ID. … more »

Statement of Consent

Jul 23rd, 2019 • Indy Pride
As proud members of Indianapolis’ LGBTQ+ community, we have a duty to create and maintain safe spaces and events for everyone.  We at:   Downtown Olly’s English Ivy’s Greg’s Our Place Indy Pride Low Pone The Bag Ladies The Indy Rainbow Chamber of Commerce The Metro Night Club Zonie’s Closet Stand in solidarity in the … more »

Program Director Application Process

Jul 23rd, 2019 • Indy Pride
Indy Pride has grown tremendously in the past few years and we are hiring a Program Director! The Program Director will be responsible for planning and executing all Indy Pride activities, community events, educational sessions, as well as oversee the festival, parade, and related events. Please refer to the job description below. If you are … more »