Pride Voices

As one of the largest LGBTQ+ organizations in Indiana, Indy Pride calls for the Hamilton Southeastern School Board to protect all students from bullying and harassment. All students deserve to feel safe in their communities and their schools. The recent action of the school board which chooses to ignore the real problems of Trans students … more »

50 years ago, Pride began at The Stonewall Inn when patrons of the establishment, who were primarily members of the LGBTQ+ Community were being harassed and arrested for gathering in public. Angry and tired of being persecuted for their sexuality or gender identity, they rose up and rioted, sparking the fire of Pride across the … more »

April 2, 2019 Dear Community Member, Indy Pride, Inc. is proud to announce the Rainbow 5K Presented by Anthem will be held on Saturday May 18th with the run beginning at 8:30a.m. The following roads will be affected with travel and parking restrictions: Park Ave, St Clare, Alabama, 16th Street, College, and Massachusetts Avenue.   closures … more »

April 2, 2018 Dear Merchant on Mass Ave., Indy Pride, Inc. is proud to announce the Cadillac Barbie Indy Pride Parade Presented by Delta Faucet will occur on Saturday, June 8, 2019. The route will encompass all of Mass. Ave., with marshaling occurring East of College Avenue and the full parade turning West on New York … more »

In the last several weeks, Indiana legislators have passed competing bills which seek to address bias crimes in Indiana. From the beginning of this process, Indy Pride and coalition allies have advocated for a comprehensive and inclusive bias crime bill including gender identity and sexual orientation as protected characteristics. While the most recent form of … more »

As many in our community are aware, the Indiana Statehouse is debating legislation to address bias crimes in Indiana. On Tuesday, Feb. 19th, the Senate dramatically amended SB 12 yesterday, stripping references to race, gender identity and sexual orientation. Though there was passionate testimony from the community and Senators to pass the bill with those characteristics … more »