Warrick County Indiana Pride hosts Pride Month Talk
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Several events have taken place across the Tri-State in celebration of Pride month, and there are still a few more on the schedule.
Warrick County Indiana Pride will host a Pride Month Talk event at the First Presbyterian Church in Newburgh. The event will take place on June 17 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and is completely free to attend. The event will feature speakers, including author Karen Edwards.
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