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8 Steps to Running the First-Ever Virtual Rainbow 5K

Aug 11th, 2020 • [email protected]

By Indy Pride Board Member Jen Cooper Why a Virtual 5K? Looking for a COVID-19 friendly activity that will get you out of the house AND allow you to show your pride? Why not run or walk the Virtual Rainbow 5K? While we are sad that the COVID-19 pandemic is preventing us from gathering together in person … more »

2020 Virtual Career Fair FAQ for Employers

Aug 5th, 2020 • [email protected]

What are the event details? The Indy Pride Virtual Career Fair will occur on Tuesday, October 6th, 2020 from 11a.m. – 2p.m. and will take place through private virtual meetings on Zoom. Indy Pride will launch an extensive social media marketing campaign to advertise the event and will connect the registered participants directly to the … more »

Black Lives Matter, Pride Month & Beyond, Police at Pride

Jun 4th, 2020 • [email protected]

Dear Indy Pride Community, The past several weeks of events are heavy on the hearts and minds of the Indy Pride Board of Directors, staff, and volunteer team. Despite the urgency of the pandemic, Black and African American people are still being killed at the hands of law enforcement. The murders of Dreasjon Reed, George … more »

Pride and the Fight for Justice and Equality in Our City, State, Nation and World

May 29th, 2020 • [email protected]

June 1st is the beginning of Pride Month where we celebrate the progress, diversity and individuality of the LGBTQ+ community. Now, more than ever, we must remember that Pride started as protest against police brutality, injustice and marginalization. Today, we see the struggle continue in our community, in communities of color and in communities of … more »

Statement of Community Solidarity

May 13th, 2020 • [email protected]

In the past week, many in our community have participated in nonviolent protests, but have been met with violence while lifting up marginalized voices. As an organization that serves a community who has endured systematic oppression and attempts to be silenced throughout their history, Indy Pride supports any non-violent protest aimed at furthering peace, equity and … more »

What You Can Expect From Indy Pride for Pride Month Celebrations

May 8th, 2020 • [email protected]

Dear Community Members, Normally, during this time of year I am frantically organizing, revising, and finalizing plans for the Indy Pride Festival and Parade as well as numerous other Pride Month events. A few months ago, the team and I were anxious to announce the headliners, events, and surprises we had in store for you. … more »

Updated Information: Community Resources & Pride Month Event Planning

Apr 7th, 2020 • [email protected]

Dear Indy Pride Community, I have started and stopped this letter to you at least five times. There are just no words to describe the weight of the grief, sadness, and anxiety which has become a daily part of our lives. As LGBTQ+ people, all of us have faced these emotions at different times in … more »

Pride Month Event Updates

Mar 28th, 2020 • [email protected]

Dear Indy Pride Community, It is with a heavy heart I write to inform you that all Indy Pride events for May and June will be postponed. Since the initial outbreak of COVID-19, Indy Pride has consulted with the City of Indianapolis and the Indiana State Department of Health on the best course of action. … more »

Community Resiliency Resources

Mar 17th, 2020 • [email protected]

Our community is remarkably resilient, especially when we come together to support one another! We all have something we can give to one another and we all have different needs. Our Indy Pride team is bringing together opportunities for you to contribute resources and a centralized place for you to find resources that may be … more »

Status of Pride Month Events & Community Support

Mar 16th, 2020 • [email protected]

Hello Indy Pride Community, We wanted to reach out to offer you some assurance about where we are with planning our annual Pride Month events including the Indy Pride Parade and Indy Pride Festival. We are working with the City of Indianapolis and the Indiana State Department of Health to monitor the state of our … more »

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