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From brunch cruises to storytelling, an eventful month planned for Sitka Pride

by KCAW News | May 22, 2023 | The Morning Interview

Last year, Pride Month in Sitka was celebrated with the community's first ever Pride parade. This year, that tradition will continue, accompanied by a brunch cruise, drag shows, and storytelling and youth-focused events happening throughout the month. Sitka Pride Month volunteer and coordinator Michael Mausbach joined KCAW's Brooke Schafer to discuss plans for the month ahead. Listen here: Read More

Sitka ushers in pride month festivities with LGBTQ2+ art show

by KCAW News | Jun 7, 2021 | The Morning Interview

In celebration of pride month, Claire Sanchez and host, Brooke Schafer discuss the upcoming LGBTQ+ art show at Sitka's Harrigan Centennial Hall. Read More

Sitkans mark Pride month with first-ever public celebration

by Rachel Cassandra, KCAW | Jun 29, 2018 | Local News, Syndicated

Pride celebrations in the United States are in their fifth decade and for the first time, Sitka held a public celebration. The potluck picnic took place at the Pioneers Home Manager's House on June 28th, 2018. About thirty people showed up to eat and celebrate. Read More

In a month of pride, life after Orlando

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Jun 25, 2016 | Local News

In gay communities all over the country, there is a before and an after. A before June 12th, and an after. Read More

Sitkans hold vigil for Orlando shooting victims

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Jun 15, 2016 | Local News, Syndicated

A crowd of nearly 100 Sitkans gathered in Totem Square last night (06-13-16), to honor the 49 victims of Sunday's (06-12-16) shooting at Pulse, an Orlando nightclub. The group gathered beneath a blue sky in a big circle and, holding strips of orange paper, took turns reading the forty nine name aloud. Read More