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When is Pride Month 2025? Here's why we celebrate and LGBTQ+ events in Delaware
When is Pride Month 2025? Here's why we celebrate and LGBTQ+ events in Delaware Show Caption Hide Caption 'Find joy': Trans Delawareans share their stories in Pride Month 2025 Despite challenging political times for many, transgender Delawareans shared snapshots of their stories and living as true selves in Pride Month 2025. June marks the 56th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots and the 26th anniversary of the first Pride Month. LGBTQ+ Pride Month, also known simply as Pride Month, is observed each June, marking a celebration of queer culture through both celebration and protest. Countless communities host Pride marches, demonstrations and parties to honor queer joy, but Pride Month's roots are tied to a darker time. However, despite a long track record of supporting the nation's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer population, corporations are shrinking budgets and downplaying Pride marketing as President Donald Trump's administration cracks down on diversity, equity and inclusion programs and transgender rights emerges as a culture-war flashpoint. Here's what you need to know about Pride Month 2025: When is Pride Month? Pride month is celebrated in June. What is Pride Month? According to Pride Month is the celebration of the contributions made by the LGBTQ+ community to society and cultures around the world. The month also highlights the fight for civil rights and the pursuit of equality. It's celebrated in June to commemorate the Stonewall Riots of June 1969. What were the Stonewall Riots? The riots occurred on June 28, 1969, when New York police raided the Stonewall Inn in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of Manhattan. Several people fought back and the confrontation grew into six days of protests. One year later, the first Gay Pride Parade occurred. According to 3,000 to 5,000 people attended. Parades also took place in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Chicago. When did Pride Month begin? On June 11, 1999, President Bill Clinton, after the National Park Service added the Stonewall Inn to the National Register of Historic Places. designated June of 1999 as Gay and Lesbian Pride Month. He did the same in 2000. In 2009, President Barack Obama made the month more inclusive by expanding it to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month. Obama also created the Stonewall National Monument in 2016. Pride Month parade and other celebrations in Delaware Here are some of the events happening in Delaware to celebrate Pride Month. For all the Pride Month events scheduled in the First State, check here. Rehoboth Beach Pride From July 16-20, Rehoboth will host its Pride celebration. The annual festival will be held July 19 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center. The events will be free and open to all who want to celebrate or learn more about Pride celebrations. LGBTQ+ resources, health screening, craft vendors, performances and more will be available. The Convention Center will also host the Women's Comedy and Music Event, made up of comedians Karen Williams and Jill Sobule as well as music by musician Erin McKeown. Doors will open July 19 at 5 p.m. and the performance lineup begins at 5:30 p.m. Delaware Pride Festival 2025 The 28th annual Delaware Pride Festival on June 7 will be the biggest ever, running from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. across The Green (43 The Green, Dover). Each year it draws thousands of LGBTQ+ people and their families, along with allies, for a day of fun with live musical performances, shopping and plenty of food with a beer garden. All ages are welcome. Delaware Pride Pre-Party, Dover Dover's Rail Haus (92 N. West St.) will host "high-energy, feel-good" pre-party for the Delaware Pride Festival at 5 p.m. on June 6. Delaware Pride After Dark, Wilmington If you're looking for adults-only Pride fun, the official afterparty, Delaware Pride After Dark, is the place to be at Theatre N (221 W. 10th St., Wilmington) on June 7. Like the Pride festival, Scarlet Masters will host and the headliners will be "The Boulet Brothers' Dragula" contestants Maddelynn Hatter and Louisiana Purchase. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the 21-and-older show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 in advance at Day-of tickets are $35 on-site. VIP meet-and-greet tickets are also available for $45 with early entry at 7 p.m. Pride at the Loft An all-Black queer lineup is slated for Pride at the Loft at 7:30 p.m. on June 7, taking over the monthly listening room music series at The Loft (701 N. Shipley St., Wilmington) organized by Wilmington soul singer Darnell Miller. The $10 live music show will be hosted by "Queue Points" podcast co-host Jay Ray and feature performances by Pennsylvania-based R&B/soul singer Janay Keys and Philadelphia rapper Big Grizz. Passcode 101# gains entry to the show, which is open to all. Pride Drag Brunch & Afterparty It may be the morning after the Delaware Pride Festival, but the celebration doesn't have to end. Docklands Riverfront (110 West St., Wilmington), which regularly hosts drag performances, will welcome the Pride Drag Brunch & Afterparty for an eight-hour bash with doors opening at noon on June 8. It starts with brunch from 1 to 3 p.m., DJ Shadylady playing on the patio from 3 to 6 p.m. before finishing with a drag show from 6 to 8 p.m. featuring Elektra Ryan, Onyx Black, Zephyra Rivers and Stefani Steel. It costs $25 per person for just brunch, $20 for just the DJ set and drag show or $40 for an all-day pass including it all. Tickets can be purchased at What does Pride stand for? 'Pride' itself does not stand for anything, but the LGBTQ+ community comprises several identities related to sexual orientation and gender identity. Here are the definitions to know: L: Lesbian G: Gay B: Bisexual T: Transgender Q: Queer, or sometimes questioning +: Encompasses other identities under the rainbow umbrella Pride flag There are several flags associated with the LGBTQ+ community. Here's a description of each from the nonprofit Human Rights Campaign: Umbrella flags Gilbert Baker Pride Flag The original Pride Flag was created in 1978 after activist Harvey Milk asked artist Gilbert Baker to design a symbol of gay pride. Each color represents a different aspect of the LGBTQ+ community: hot pink represents sex, red symbolizes life, orange stands for healing, yellow represents sunlight, green represents nature, turquoise symbolizes magic and art, indigo represents serenity, while violet symbolizes the spirit of LGBTQ+ people. Traditional Pride Flag After the assassination of Harvey Milk, the rainbow flag was in high demand. Due to manufacturing issues, the hot pink stripe was removed. The turquoise stripe was removed from the flag as a design choice from Baker. The six-color pride flag has represented the community for over 40 years and is still one of the most common LGBTQ+ flags. Philadelphia Pride Flag The Philadelphia Pride Flag was unveiled at the city's pride event in 2017. The Philadelphia City Council commissioned the creation of this flag as they wanted to incorporate queer communities of color that have often been overlooked in the mainstream LGBTQ+ movement. The addition of the black and brown stripes symbolize communities of color and their contribution to the movement. Progress Pride Flag The Progress Pride Flag evolved from the Philadelphia Pride Flag and was created by Daniel Quaser. Quasar added a white, pink, and light blue stripe to represent the Trans community. While the black and brown stripes still represented communities of color, the black stripe is also a nod the thousands of individuals that the community lost during the HIV/AIDS crisis in 1980s and 1990s. Since its creation, the flag has become very popular. Intersex-Inclusive Progress Pride Flag The Intersex-Inclusive Progress Pride Flag adds the intersex community to the Progress Pride Flag. With this update coming in 2021, this serves as the most up-to-date LGBTQ+ flag. The flag was created by Valentino Vecchietti of Intersex Equality Rights UK. Queer Pride Flag While this flag is not as well known, this is the Queer Pride Flag. Created in 2015, the flag represents all aspects of queerness as the label 'queer' has become more celebrated. The pink and blue shades represented same-gender attraction while the orange and green stripes stand for non-binary and gender non-confirming individuals. The black and white stripes symbolize asexual, aromantic, and the agender community. Sexual orientation flags Lesbian Pride Flag While there have been many iterations of the Lesbian Pride Flag, this has been in use since 2018. Since then, it has been widely accepted. The different shades of red, pink, and orange represent the different types of femininity in the lesbian community. Trans-Inclusive Gay Men's Pride Flag This is the second version of the Gay Men's Pride Flag. The original only had green, blue and white. This version has different shades of green and blue to include non-cisgender gay men. Bisexual Pride Flag The Bisexual Flag was created in 1998 by Michael Page to bring awareness o the bisexual community. The pink represents bisexual's attraction to the same gender while the blue represents the attraction to the opposite gender. The purple stripe in the middle represents attraction to two genders. Pansexual Pride Flag The Pansexual Pride Flag was created around 2010 in order to bring awareness to the community. Pansexual people are those who have the potential for emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to people of any gender though not necessarily at the same time, in the same way or to the same degree. The pink stripe represents attraction to women while the blue stripe represents attraction to men. The yellow stripe is for everyone else in between and beyond the gender binary. Asexual Pride Flag The Asexual Pride Flag was created in 2010 following a contest by the Asexual Visibility and Education Network. Asexual individuals are people who do not have a sexual attraction to any gender. Each stripe has a different meaning: black represents asexuality, gray means gray-asexuality & demisexuality, white stands for non-asexual partners and allies, and the purple represents community. Demisexual Pride Flag It is unknown when the Demisexual Pride Flag was created, but it represents people who only form sexual attraction for people once they have established a deep emotional connection with them. Each color has a different meaning: black represents asexuality, gray stands for demisexuality, white means sexuality, while purple represents community. Polyamory Pride Flag In 2021, over 30,000 members of the polyamorous community voted for this new Polyamory Pride Flag design by Red Howell, which created a contemporary approach to the traditional vexillological elements of the original flag from 1995, and represents elements around different core values including white for possibility, magenta for desire and love, blue for openness and honesty, gold for energy and perseverance and purple representing the united non-monogamous community. Polysexual Pride Flag The Polysexual Pride Flag was created online in 2012 for people that are attracted to multiple, yet not all, gender. The blue stripe represents attraction to men, pink stands for the attraction to women, while green is for attraction to those outside of the binary. Dig deeper: Learn the meanings, and origins of Pride flags Pride Flag | Progress Pride Flag | Lesbian Pride Flag | Bisexual Pride Flag | Pansexual Pride Flag | Asexual Pride Flag | Intersex Pride Flag | Gender Identity Flags | Trans-Pride Flag
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Delaware Lottery Play 3 Day, Play 3 Night winning numbers for June 12, 2025
The Delaware Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here's a look at Thursday, June 12, 2025 results for each game: Day: 4-2-5 Night: 7-0-0 Check Play 3 payouts and previous drawings here. Day: 4-9-3-6 Night: 3-0-1-9 Check Play 4 payouts and previous drawings here. 01-03-06-17-25-30 Check Multi-Win Lotto payouts and previous drawings here. 02-04-06-37-40, Lucky Ball: 05 Check Lucky For Life payouts and previous drawings here. Day: 5-8-6-2-1 Night: 3-4-5-1-1 Check Play 5 payouts and previous drawings here. Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results Sign the Ticket: Establish legal ownership by signing the back of your ticket with an ink pen. Prizes up to $599: Claim at any Delaware Lottery Retailer, in person at the Delaware Lottery Office, or mail your signed ticket and claim form; print your name/address on the ticket's back and keep a copy/photo for records. By mail, send original tickets and documentation to: Delaware Lottery, 1575 McKee Road, Suite 102, Dover, DE 19904. Prizes up to $2,500: Claim in person at Delaware Lottery Retailer Claim Centers throughout Kent, Sussex and New Castle Counties. Prizes of $5,001 or more: Claim in person at the Delaware Lottery Office (business days 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) with a photo ID and Social Security card. For all prize claims, directions to the Delaware Lottery Office are available online or via for a map. Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Delaware Lottery. Fortunately for First State residents, the Delaware Lottery allows winners remain anonymous. Unlike many other states that require a prize be over a certain jackpot, Delawareans can remain anonymous no matter how much, or how little, they win. Tickets are valid for up to one year past the drawing date for drawing game prizes or within one year of the announced end of sales for Instant Games, according to Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Mega Millions: 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday. Play 3, 4: Daily at 1:58 p.m. and 7:57 p.m., except Sunday afternoon. Multi-Win Lotto: 7:57 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Lucky for Life: Daily at 10:38 p.m. Lotto America: 11:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday Missed a draw? Peek at the past week's winning numbers. This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Delaware Online digital operations manager. You can send feedback using this form. This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Delaware Lottery Play 3 Day, Play 3 Night winning numbers for June 12, 2025
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Searching for some budget-friendly fun this summer? Look no further than Delaware
Who doesn't want to save some money? But then again, who wants to sacrifice fun in a summer that will inevitably whiz by? For Delawareans looking to go on new adventures or make memories on a budget, here are some free activities to check out between now and Labor Day. Plan Summer Fun: Welcome to our 2025 Delaware Summer Guide If heading down the shore isn't an option this summer, you can still cool off at many a public pool this season. Both the cities of Wilmington and Newark have several outdoor pools open to the public, from the Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Aquatic Center to the Edna C. Dickey Park Pool. The city of Wilmington also has spray parks at select locations for kids of all ages to enjoy. Wilmington and Newark pools are open to the public and free of charge. Wilmington pools will be open from June 16 to Aug. 16. Newark pools will be open from June 14 to Aug. 16. All pools will be closed July 4. For those interested in taking to the skies this summer – metaphorically, of course – look no further than the Air Mobility Command Museum in Dover. Housing 'over 30 aircraft varying in roles and sizes,' the museum also offers several historical exhibits and panoramic and video tours. Starting April 19, the museum began offering Open Cockpit Day, which grants visitors full access to many aircraft and allows them to learn more about their missions and history. Open Cockpit Day will take place 'every third Saturday of the month through October.' Visitors will be granted full access from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., given tour guides are available and the weather permits. The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission and parking are both free. Free movie nights: Dewey, Bethany Beach, Fenwick Island bring back popular movies on beach series for 2025 Speaking of museums, if you're hoping to check out a new exhibit at the Biggs Museum of American Art or go on a day trip to the Brandywine Zoo without paying for a ticket, your search is over. Any Delaware adult with a library card is eligible to participate in the library's museum pass program. All you have to do is go online, find a museum or a date and reserve your pass. Walk on the wild side: What's brewing in 2025 at Brandywine Zoo, Philadelphia Zoo Cardholders must be 18 years of age or older. One museum pass can be borrowed per library card at a time. Eligible museums include the Biggs Museum of American Art, the Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library and the Brandywine Zoo. Additional instructions and details can be found on the Delaware Libraries website. If you're itching to spend more time outside this summer, check out the DuPont Environmental Education Center in Wilmington. With a scenic view of the Christina River and marsh, visitors can take in the sights and sounds of all the Center has to offer. This includes walking the boardwalk trail or the ten-acre garden and plenty of opportunities for canoeing, kayaking and birdwatching. The Center is open Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. The pond loop and garden are open daily sunrise to sunset. More information can be found on the Center's website. More to explore: Delaware nature centers offer low-cost fun and educational places for summer day trips For those of us looking for a little relaxation this summer, you can find that in the lavender fields at the family farm Warrington Manor in Milton. Grounds are free most days from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All guests interested in walking the grounds must check in at The Cottage Store. Groups with more than 10 people require advanced booking. Pets, littering, speeding, smoking and outside food are not allowed. Additional details can be found on the Manor's website. Olivia Montes covers state government and community impact for Delaware Online/The News Journal. If you have a tip or a story idea, reach out to her at omontes@ This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Where to have some budget-friendly summer fun in Delaware
USA Today
11-06-2025
- Politics
- USA Today
I first went to jail at 11. Coming home at 32, I entered a different kind of prison.
I first went to jail at 11. Coming home at 32, I entered a different kind of prison. | Opinion This isn't about erasing accountability. This is about recognizing rehabilitation, maturity and the human capacity for change. Show Caption Hide Caption More than 12,000 have had their records expunged as part of Project Clean Slate Project Clean Slate, started in 2016 by Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, reached a milestone - and DeShaun is overjoyed to be No. 12,000. Fox - 2 Detroit I spent most of the first half of my life in carceral settings. My first incarceration was at 11 years old. By 17, I was serving what amounted to a juvenile life sentence, followed by 15 consecutive years in prison. When I came home at 32, I stepped into a different kind of prison: one built from stigma, systemic barriers and the persistent shadow of a criminal record. That's why clean slate, expungement and pardon legislation aren't abstract policy ideas to me ‒ they are deeply personal, transformational tools that can open doors otherwise locked shut. These aren't about erasing accountability. They're about recognizing rehabilitation, maturity and the human capacity for change. They're about giving people a real chance to rejoin the communities they never stopped loving. After my release, I refused to be defined by my record. Instead, I became the first formerly incarcerated person ever hired by the U.S. Attorney's Office in Delaware. I helped anchor and launch the state's first federal reentry court, a visionary model that is still operating today and successfully serving Delawareans. I didn't just reenter society ‒ I helped reimagine what reentry could look like. But even with that level of access and success, I still faced unnecessary hurdles that clean slate legislation would have helped eliminate. Momentum for record-clearing legislation is growing Across the country, momentum for record-clearing legislation is growing. In recent months, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed the Expungement Reform Act into law, expanding eligibility for record clearance. Thousands of Marylanders who have stayed out of trouble and paid their dues now have a shot at housing, education and employment that was previously denied to them due to an outdated or irrelevant criminal record. This follows a broader national trend. Twelve states ‒ including Delaware, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Utah ‒ have enacted clean slate laws that automatically seal eligible criminal records after a certain period of time. Opinion: I worked for this office under the DOJ. Funding cuts will make you less safe. These laws increase employment, reduce recidivism and improve public safety. And they do it without requiring the person to navigate complicated and expensive legal processes that often disproportionately exclude the poor and people of color. According to the Brennan Center for Justice, nearly 1 in 3 American adults in the working age population has some type of criminal record, most of them for nonviolent offenses or arrests that never led to a conviction. Yet even decades later, these records can restrict access to housing, employment and education. The collateral consequences can be lifelong. We have a moral imperative to clean slates. We also have a financial one. The Center for Economic and Policy Research estimates that the U.S. economy loses between $78 and $87 billion annually in gross domestic product due to the employment barriers faced by people with criminal records. That's not just a policy failure ‒ it's an economic one. Opinion: PTSD can land veterans in prison. Restoring VA care honors sacrifices and struggles. Clean slate laws create stronger, more stable communities. When people can access jobs and housing, they pay taxes, raise their families and contribute to the fabric of our economy. The data is clear: When you give people a fair chance, most take it and run with it. At the federal level, the introduction of the Weldon Angelos Presidential Pardon Expungements Act is a potential game-changer. Named for a man who was sentenced to 55 years in prison for a first-time nonviolent offense and later pardoned, this bipartisan bill would allow people who have received presidential pardons to petition for record expungement. Currently, a pardon removes penalties but not the stigma. Even after a presidential pardon, individuals still face the barriers tied to their record. This bill would be the first of its kind to create a federal pathway for record expungement, offering real relief and real second chances. We have to close the federal gap We are living through a political moment where tough-on-crime rhetoric is once again on the rise. However, the facts don't support the fear. What we need now is not a return to mass incarceration, but a doubling down on policies that work: Clean slate laws, investment in reentry programs and fair hiring practices. These policies have broad bipartisan support. A recent Clean Slate Initiative survey found that both Democrats and Republicans in many states overwhelmingly back record clearance as a pathway to economic self-sufficiency, family stability and safer communities. I'm proud of what I've accomplished since coming home. I've built businesses, created training pipelines for returning citizens, and helped lead justice reform efforts at the local and national levels. None of that would have been possible without the belief ‒ first in myself, then from others ‒ that I could be more than the worst thing I ever did. Clean slate legislation codifies that belief into law. It says to every person coming home: You are more than your past. You deserve a future. Let's make sure our laws reflect that truth, not just for me, but for the millions who are still locked out of opportunity, even after serving their M. Soliman is the founder of Soliman Consulting LLC and is serving a four-year appointment on the Delaware Workforce Development Board.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
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Delaware Lottery Play 3 Day, Play 3 Night winning numbers for June 5, 2025
The Delaware Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here's a look at Thursday, June 5, 2025 results for each game: Day: 2-4-5 Night: 3-9-7 Check Play 3 payouts and previous drawings here. Day: 6-1-2-4 Night: 5-2-1-8 Check Play 4 payouts and previous drawings here. 01-04-09-21-22-35 Check Multi-Win Lotto payouts and previous drawings here. 01-14-19-28-41, Lucky Ball: 07 Check Lucky For Life payouts and previous drawings here. Day: 7-8-6-8-1 Night: 1-6-6-1-1 Check Play 5 payouts and previous drawings here. Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results Sign the Ticket: Establish legal ownership by signing the back of your ticket with an ink pen. Prizes up to $599: Claim at any Delaware Lottery Retailer, in person at the Delaware Lottery Office, or mail your signed ticket and claim form; print your name/address on the ticket's back and keep a copy/photo for records. By mail, send original tickets and documentation to: Delaware Lottery, 1575 McKee Road, Suite 102, Dover, DE 19904. Prizes up to $2,500: Claim in person at Delaware Lottery Retailer Claim Centers throughout Kent, Sussex and New Castle Counties. Prizes of $5,001 or more: Claim in person at the Delaware Lottery Office (business days 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) with a photo ID and Social Security card. For all prize claims, directions to the Delaware Lottery Office are available online or via for a map. Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Delaware Lottery. Fortunately for First State residents, the Delaware Lottery allows winners remain anonymous. Unlike many other states that require a prize be over a certain jackpot, Delawareans can remain anonymous no matter how much, or how little, they win. Tickets are valid for up to one year past the drawing date for drawing game prizes or within one year of the announced end of sales for Instant Games, according to Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Mega Millions: 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday. Play 3, 4: Daily at 1:58 p.m. and 7:57 p.m., except Sunday afternoon. Multi-Win Lotto: 7:57 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Lucky for Life: Daily at 10:38 p.m. Lotto America: 11:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday Missed a draw? Peek at the past week's winning numbers. This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Delaware Online digital operations manager. You can send feedback using this form. This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Delaware Lottery Play 3 Day, Play 3 Night winning numbers for June 5, 2025
