Posts Filed Under: pride in their own words

What Pride Means to this Retiring Kindergarten Teacher

Mr. V. brought his kindergarteners to the Pride flag raising every year. Here's why.

By Geremy Vincent (Guest Contributor) Jun. 30th, 3:00 pm

Why Toronto Pride Matters For Those Just Coming Out

For one journalist, this year's Pride is different for all the right reasons.

By Arielle Piat-Sauvé Jun. 23rd, 2:06 pm

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What Pride Means to This Former Degrassi Star

How Adamo Ruggiero taught the meaning of Pride to his European suburban neighbours—and what he learned in return.

By Adamo Ruggiero (Guest Contributor) Jun. 16th, 12:00 pm

Attending Pride in Toronto is Still a Political Act to Me

Pride began as a political march—and it remains just as political today for this Toronto woman.

By Samira Mohyeddin Jun. 9th, 12:00 pm

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What Pride Means to Toronto Performer Dainty Smith

The festival is an opportunity to both recognize and set aside differences.

By Dainty Smith Jun. 2nd, 11:00 am

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Pride in Their Own Words: Kristyn Wong-Tam

A city councillor shares what Pride means to her, and the underlying principle that makes the party meaningful.

By Kristyn Wong-Tam (Guest Author) Jun. 26th, 9:00 am

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Pride In Their Own Words: Stephen Wei

A Toronto teacher explains his conflicted relationship with Pride.

By Torontoist • Photo by Lodoe LauraJun. 28th, 4:15 pm

Pride in Their Own Words: DJ Blackcat

In a special series of posts, we ask people to explain what Pride means to them.

By Torontoist Jun. 28th, 1:00 pm

Pride In Their Own Words: Ken Scott

A founder of Toronto's first gay football league describes how he learned the meaning of Pride.

By Torontoist Jun. 27th, 1:15 pm

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Pride in Their Own Words: Michael Erickson

A local high school teacher with deep involvement in the LGBT community writes about how he learned to love Pride, despite its flaws.

By Torontoist Jun. 29th, 9:00 am

Pride in Their Own Words: Jaime Woo

Jaime Woo, a Toronto writer who covers the queer community, describes what Pride means to him.

By Torontoist Jun. 28th, 3:00 pm

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Pride in Their Own Words: Andrea Houston

Andrea Houston, a reporter at the LGBT bi-weekly magazine Xtra whose writing and advocacy helped bring about the passage of Bill 13, describes what Pride means to her.

By Torontoist Jun. 28th, 2:00 pm

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Pride, In Their Own Words: Leanne Iskander

By Leanne Iskander (Guest Contributor) Jul. 2nd, 11:00 am

Pride, In Their Own Words: Robert Windrum, Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives

By Robert Windrum (Guest Contributor) Jun. 30th, 11:45 am