PREPARATIONS are underway for the 2022 New York Pride March with the parade set to kick off this morning.
New York City's first official in-person Pride Parade since 2019 will start with a march throughout Lower Manhattan at noon.
The celebration comes as the LGBT community was rattled this weekend by a tragic shooting at a gay bar in Oslo, Norway that left two dead and 21 injured.
Norwegian police said the attack was an "extreme Islamist terror act" and are investigating whether further attacks were planned during Pride festivities.
In the US, some have reported changing plans with growing concerns over rising monkeypox cases in the US and outrage over the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v Wade.
NYC Pride announced that in response to the decision, Planned Parenthood will be the first to march in today's parade.
“As millions gather for LGBTQIA+ Pride this weekend in New York City and cities across the country, our voices will be heard – for the LGBTQ people impacted and the millions with whom we stand in solidarity,” NYC Pride announced.
“Pride was born of protest and will always be a space to fight injustice and discrimination. Join us as we advocate for bodily autonomy at this year’s NYC Pride March.”
Read our New York City Pride 2022 live blog for the latest news and updates…
- Carsen Holaday
What happened in Oslo this weekend?
Two people were killed and numerous others injured in a shooting on Saturday at a gay bar in Oslo, Norway, as police have charged the gunman with terrorism.
Ten people were rushed to hospital, with three of them in a serious condition and 12 more were treated at the scene, police said.
A 42-year-old Norwegian citizen, known to authorities has been charged with murder, attempted murder and terrorist acts after he opened fire in three different locations.
Security services have raised the terror threat level in Norway in the wake of the attack.
PST acting chief Roger Berg called the attack an "extreme Islamist terror act" and said the suspect had a long history of violence, threats, and mental health issues.
- Carsen Holaday
How to get involved
Aside from events and parades happening across the US, you can also celebrate Pride month in other ways:
- Put up rainbow flags across your home or even as a virtual background on Zoom.
- Listen to LGBT history podcasts or videos online.
- Listen to Pride music playlists across the internet, such as this one on Spotify.
- Support local LGBT businesses
- Share rainbow flag photos or logos on social media, or even relevant quotes to spread awareness.
What happens during Pride Month?
With the pandemic putting a halt on in-person parades, the march is finally back in 2022 across the New York region.
On June 26 the march will begin at noon at 25th Street and 5th Ave. and continue until the Stonewall National Monument and the New York City AIDS Memorial, with its final destination in Chelsea at 16th Street and 7th Ave.
Here are some Pride month events reported by The New York Times:
- Historian George Chauncey from Columbia University will host "Gay New York: 1930-1970" at the New-York Historical Society on June 8.
- ChamberQueer will perform two shows at National Sawdust in Brooklyn from June 10 to June 12.
- The Mets vs. Marlins game for Pride Night at Citi Field on June 17.
- Forrest McFarland
What happens during Pride Month?
With the pandemic putting a halt on in-person parades, the march is finally back in 2022 across the New York region.
On June 26 the march will begin at noon at 25th Street and 5th Ave. and continue until the Stonewall National Monument and the New York City AIDS Memorial, with its final destination in Chelsea at 16th Street and 7th Ave.
Here are some Pride month events reported by The New York Times:
- Historian George Chauncey from Columbia University will host "Gay New York: 1930-1970" at the New-York Historical Society on June 8.
- ChamberQueer will perform two shows at National Sawdust in Brooklyn from June 10 to June 12.
- The Mets vs. Marlins game for Pride Night at Citi Field on June 17.
What is Pride Month, continued
Pride month is crucial as it allowed individuals to spread awareness and enhance individuality and inclusivity in society.
"That night in June of 1969, we felt rage at the police," shared Stonewall Riots participant Mark Segal with ET’s Denny Directo.
"We were enraged because, in a sense, 2,000 years of repression built up in us. And the New York City Police Department that night, when they violently came into Stonewall and beat people up against the wall and extorted money from people, got us angry."
What is Pride Month?
Pride month occurs every June to celebrate and spread awareness for the LGBT community.
June was chosen as the celebrating month to honor the Stonewall Riots which took place in 1969.
The Stonewall Riots consisted of numerous unsolicited riots by the gay community in New York City in response to a police assault that started on June 28, 1969.
Aside from various events and community gatherings, Pride month is a time when people can peacefully protest and gain political awareness for LGBT issues.
How many monkeypox cases are in the US?
As of June 24, there have been 201 confirmed cases, the CDC reported.
Men get monkeypox vaccine ahead of Pride
Protesters gather
- Forrest McFarland
Pride as a protest
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Planned Parenthood at NYC Pride
Reproductive healthcare nonprofit Planned Parenthood is set to kickoff NYC Pride in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision.
"Yesterday's Supreme Court decision overturning nearly five decades of protections and reproductive freedom is devastating," NYC Pride wrote.
"This dangerous decision puts millions in harm's way, gives government control over our individual freedom to choose, and sets a disturbing precedent that puts many other constitutional rights and freedoms in jeopardy."
- Forrest McFarland
'People crying, cheering, and being courageous'
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Pride celebrations canceled after mass shooting, continued
A 42-year-old man has been charged with murder, attempted murder and terrorist acts after he opened fire in three different locations.
The man who is known to the authorities, is a Norwegian citizen, originally from Iran.
Security services have raised the terror threat level in Norway in the wake of the attack.
PST acting chief Roger Berg called the attack an "extreme Islamist terror act" and said the suspect had a long history of violence and threats as well as mental health issues.
- Forrest McFarland
Pride celebrations canceled after mass shooting
A tragic mass shooting in Oslo, Norway, led to the cancellation of Pride events in the Nation's capital.
Two people were killed with 21 more injured after police charged the captured gunman with terrorism.
Ten people were rushed to hospital, with three of them in a serious condition and 12 more were treated at the scene, police said.
- Forrest McFarland
'Feeling the Pride'
The New York City Mayor's office tweeted photos of people celebrating Pride on Saturday.
- Forrest McFarland
New York City protests
People gather for the annual 'Dyke March' while also protesting the recent rulingCredit: Reuters The protest took place in New York City on SaturdayCredit: Reuters - Forrest McFarland
NYC Mayor speaks, continued
“She said, ‘Eric, you’re arrested, you’re not going to school, what future is this baby going to have?’
“She made the decision that was smart for the both of us, she made the right call because she was empowered, she was in control.”
Adams later tweeted that "After today, young women will come of age with fewer rights than their parents.
"It sends chills down my spine."
- Forrest McFarland
NYC Mayor speaks
New York mayor, Eric Adams, spoke on the steps of City Hall, revealing that he and his then-girlfriend had gotten an abortion when they were teenagers.
Adams said he was just back from jail after being arrested for trespassing when his girlfriend told him she was pregnant.
“Linda came to me and said, ‘Eric, I’m pregnant, and look at your life,’” Adams said.
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Roe v Wade protests, continued
Associate Justice Samuel Alito was joined in his opinion by Justices Clarence Thomas, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett.
Huge crowds of protestors gathered outside the Supreme Court and in multiple cities such as Chicago, Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco and New York City.
NYPD officers are beefing up patrols in preparation for protests in Washington Square Park and Union Square in Manhattan.
“NYPD Intelligence Bureau personnel have observed threat actors espousing a range of violent ideologies — including single-issue extremism, anti-government/anti-fascist extremism, and racially/ethnically motivated violent extremism,” read a memo from the department.
- Forrest McFarland
Roe v Wade protests
The Pride celebration also comes after Friday's Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe V Wade sparked protests around the nation.
The 5-4 decision will leave the issues of abortion up to state legislators, which will ultimately result in a total ban on the procedure in about half of the states.
- Forrest McFarland
Is monkeypox deadly? continued
Dr Michael Skinner, a reader in virology, Imperial College London, said: “Virologists recognise two strains of monkeypox virus.
"The Congo strain is more severe (up to 10 per cent mortality) and probably more transmissible in humans than the West African strain, the source of these latest cases, for which mortality is estimated at about one per cent.
"Most UK cases of monkeypox are likely to be the West African strain due to the UK receiving more travelers from this region than the Congo."
The WHO states: "In recent times, the case fatality ratio has been around three to six per cent."
- Forrest McFarland
Is monkeypox deadly?
According to WHO, the monkeypox virus is similar to human smallpox.
Monkeypox is much milder than smallpox, but it can still be fatal.
It has a mortality rate of between one and 10 percent, depending on the strain, with most deaths occurring in younger age groups.
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How long do symptoms last?
Symptoms generally last from 14 to 21 days, with severe cases relating to age, the extent of virus exposure, the patient's health, and the severity of complications.
Doctors and the public have been warned to keep an eye out for unexplained rashes.
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What are the symptoms? continued
An itchy and sometimes painful rash slowly appears one to three days into the illness, starting with the face, palms of the hands, and soles of the feet.
What starts as a seemingly harmless red rash – which looks like chickenpox – evolves into angry blisters that can last several days.
The inside of the mouth, genitals, and lining of the eyes can also be affected by the nasty rash.
If the rash spreads to the eyes it can cause blindness.
While some patients may have only a few lesions, others will have thousands, the WHO says.
- Forrest McFarland
What are the symptoms?
Monkeypox causes symptoms between five and 21 days after exposure.
The symptoms of monkeypox start off similar to flu. But then a rash breaks out, starting on the face.
Initial symptoms include:
- fever
- headache
- muscle aches
- backache
- swollen lymph nodes
- chills
- exhaustion
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