TO DO THIS WEEKEND: BOSTON JUNE 9-11th, 2023

Boston Pride Returns After Two-Year Hiatus

Boston Pride, the largest LGBTQ+ pride celebration in New England, returns this weekend after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The parade and festival will take place on Saturday, June 10, and Sunday, June 11, in Boston Common and Copley Square.

The parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday and will feature floats, music, and performances. The festival will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday and will feature food, drinks, vendors, and entertainment.

This year’s Boston Pride is particularly important as transgender people in Boston have been under attack in recent months. These attacks are part of a larger trend of violence against transgender people in the United States. According to the Human Rights Campaign, there have been at least 28 transgender or gender non-conforming people killed in the United States in 2022.

Boston Pride is a chance for the LGBTQ+ community to come together and celebrate their identity and resilience. It is also a chance to raise awareness of the violence and discrimination that transgender people face.

How to Stay Safe at Boston Pride

Here are some tips for staying safe at Boston Pride:

• Be aware of your surroundings: Keep an eye on your belongings and be aware of people around you.
• Travel in groups: Try to travel in groups.
• Stay hydrated: It can get hot at Boston Pride, so make sure to stay hydrated.
• Take breaks: If you are feeling overwhelmed, take a break from the crowds.
• Have fun! Boston Pride is a celebration, so relax and enjoy yourself.

Friday Night on Activate Radio

News, Ecological Reality, Interviews with Legends in the Arts, Civil Rights Yesterday and Today: Order a pizza and settle-in! Activate Radio is committed to diversity and the voices of the marginalized. If you’re looking for a unique and diverse radio experience, check out Activate Radio! You can listen wherever you are, online at activatemedia.org.

• 6PM ET: Democracy Now! is an independent, global news hour that broadcasts daily on over 1,400 other radio stations and websites in the United States and around the world. The show is hosted by Amy Goodman and Juan González, and it features a mix of news, interviews, and analysis.
• 7PM ET Radio Ecoshock is a weekly radio program that examines the environmental impact of human activity. The show is hosted by Alex Smith, and it features interviews with experts on a variety of environmental topics.
• 8PM ET NonVisual Radio is a radio program that features interviews with Legends in the Arts. This Week: Joe Viglione Interviews.
• 9PM ET The Big Picture is a weekly radio program that explores the big ideas that are shaping our world. The show is hosted by Melvin Syrie, Jr., and it features interviews and discussions on a variety of topics, including politics, economics, culture, and civil rights. The Big Picture is known for its thought-provoking analysis of current events, and it has been praised for its ability to help listeners make sense of the complex world we live in.

Events happening in Boston this Weekend, June 9-11th, 2023