The Politics of New Prides

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Abstract

LGBT Pride Events have been held in cities across the country since 1970. New Pride events continue to be formed, often in smaller communities further from urban centers. This project uses semi-structured interviews with organizers from smaller, newer Pride events from across the country to explore why these events are being formed and how these events relate to LGBTQ politics. By focusing on these newer events, this projects seeks to show how LGBT Pride and the politics associated with it, remain relevant.

Author

• Edward F. Kammerer, Idaho State University