October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). During DVAM, victim advocates, allied professionals, survivors of abuse, their loved ones, and the surrounding community come together to mourn the lives lost to domestic violence, celebrate the progress that has been made to end this epidemic, and connect with others working to create change. LGBTQIA+ survivors of … Read more
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is a federal law that aims to protect women from domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The law was first passed in 1994 and has been reauthorized several times since then. However, despite its focus on women, the law has also had a significant impact on the … Read more
LGBTQ+ Community organizations recently had the opportunity to meet with Ashley Dawson from the Department of Services for Children Youth and their Families (DSCYF) to discuss suicide prevention efforts and LGBGTQ+ Youth. Anita Smulyan (representing PFLAG Rehoboth Beach), Jim Bianchetti (representing PFLAG Wilmington) and David Mariner (representing Sussex Pride) learned more about the statewide youth … Read more
Hate crimes are heinous acts of violence or aggression targeting individuals or groups based on their race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability, or other identifiable characteristics. Such crimes are not only an offense against individual victims but also an attack on the values and principles of a society that values diversity and equality. The state of Delaware recognizes hate crimes as … Read more
Congratulations to Sussex Pride Director David Mariner who has been appointed by the Governor to serve on the Council on Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities. The Council on Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities was established under Delaware state law (29 Del. C. § 7915) to provide advice to the … Read more
The Pride Speaker Series invites potential speakers to submit lecture proposals. Speakers are invited to present on clinical and social justice topics related to gender, sexuality, and wellness. Each lecture is typically an hour with questions and discussion to follow. Please submit lecture proposals to Julissa and Noah at orgullodelaware@gmail.com. The series takes place on … Read more
Congratulations to Sussex Pride Board Member Kathy Carpenter. Kathy has been appointed to serve on the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association, and will serve on the Rules Committee. The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association is an organization that oversees and regulates interscholastic athletics in the US State of Delaware. The Board consists of a total 22 voting … Read more
House Bill 230 was introduced in the Delaware State Legislature on June 15th by representative DeShanna Neal. The Bill would: Additional sponsors of the bill are Senator Kyle Evans Gay, Senator Sarah McBride, Rep. Valerie Longhurst, Rep. Eric Morrison, and Rep. Debra Heffernan. Rep. Paul Baumbach is a co-sponsor. Rep. Neal made the following statement … Read more
The City of Rehoboth will raise the Pride Flag on Monday June 5th in honor of Pride Month. This will take place sometime between 3:30 PM and 5:00 PM. Glenn Lash is hosting a pre flag raising happy hour at the Purple Parrot starting at 3:00 PM. The group will gather at the Purple Parrot … Read more
Update: This bill has been passed by the General Assembly. The LGBTQ+ Panic Defense Bill has been introduced in the Delaware State Legislature by Eric Morrison. The LGBTQ+ Panic Defense is a legal strategy often used to defend perpetrators of violence against LGBTQ+ people, claiming that their violent reaction against an LGBTQ+ person was caused … Read more