Medical providers who work primarily with LGBTQ+ clients/patients are included to take the 2nd Annual State of LGBTQ+ Health National Survey, sponsored by the National Coalition for LGBTQ Health. Providers that are encouraged to participate include: LGBTQ people experience higher rates of mental and behavioral health conditions, including depression and substance use. How is your … 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
Join the vibrant and inclusive community of Milton, Delaware as we “Paint The Town Rainbow” this June in honor of Pride Month! We are looking for 100 individuals or business to celebrate Pride with us by hanging your rainbow or Pride flag outside your home or business from June 5-12. Optional: show your pride all … 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
Camp Highlight is a camp for kids who have LGBTQ+ parents. They offer a one week sleep-away camp for children ages 8-15. We currently have space available for rookies (ages 8-10) and juniors (ages 11 and 12). We are located in Warnersville, Pennsylvania. This year our camp will run from August 13th-August 20th. It costs … Read more
Sussex Pride is proud to stand with CenterLink, and LGBTQ+ Community Centers across the country, in standing against hateful and discriminatory legislation being introduced in state legislatures across the country. For years, anti-LGBTQ bills have been on the ballot in statehouses around the country, but in 2023 the legislation – both in volume and appalling … Read more
Lewes author Dana Ravyn has a new novel, and she’s donating all her 2023 royalties to The Trevor Project, theleading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,queer, and questioning) young people. According to Ravyn, “Suicide among LGBTQ kids is a tragic problem across the US, and Delaware is no different.”The … Read more
May 16th is National Honor our LGBTQ+ Elders Day and we want to hear about the LGBTQ+ Elders who have made a difference in your life! Sussex Pride Aging is requesting nominations for National Honor our LGBTQ+ Elders Day. Winners will be recognized on our website, in a press release, and on our social media … Read more
Sussex Pride Families are planning to set up regular monthly play dates. These events are for all interested families that have younger kids. Currently the group includes families with LGBTQ parents, families with LGBTQ+ kids, and sometimes a combination of both. If you are interested in being part of the play dates please email info@sussexpride.org … Read more
As the world celebrates the Transgender Day of Visibility, Sussex Pride takes this opportunity to recognize and celebrate the leadership of transgender community members in our organization. The Transgender Day of Visibility was established in 2009 to celebrate the resilience and accomplishments of the transgender community while raising awareness about their rights and challenges. Today, … Read more