The organization, one of the state’s largest organizations supporting the LGBTQ+ community, announced the anonymous gift last week, a little more than a month after saying it was closing due to financial constraints.

A rumor has circulated online since at least July 2025 that the long-awaited video game Grand Theft Auto VI would feature Pride parades and more LGBTQ+ representation than previous titles in the franchise.

Phoenix Pride is facing a $350,000 budget deficit following significant losses at this year’s annual festival in attendance, sponsorships and donor support.

Citing budget shortfalls, one of Vermont's largest LGBTQ+ organizations laid off its employees and paused all programs back in October.

A jacket worn by singer Mariah Carey at Brighton Pride is set to be auctioned. The bright pink jacket, which has the phrase Protect the Dolls in rhinestones on the back, is being sold to raise money for GLAAD, an LGBTQ+ media advocacy organisation.

In the Ecuadorian Andes, young Otavalo Indigenous people are using anime to inspire pride in their culture and language.