Barrie Pride

Thank you @Mayor_Jeff for being part of the Pulse vigil. fb.watch/652RANcnHP/

Keep those 🔥🔥🔥 submissions coming for our #LGBTQSA+ youth newsletter, the #RainbowAdvance! Send your 50-200 word entry to info@barriepride.com with the subject “Rainbow Writer.” #yeahyeahyeah #letsdothis #writeforus #invite2write barriepride.com

March Break starts today – woo hoo! Be sure to check out these fun, winter #staycation ideas so you don’t have that #FOMO feeling. Get recharged & refreshed…& before you know it, summer will be here (we promise 😉). moneycrashers.com/winter-staycat…

Spring is just around the corner & so is our Rainbow Advance newsletter launch. We need youth writers to submit articles (50-200 words) on #LGBTQ2SA+ issues that matter to YOU! Send your work to info@barriepride.com. #invite2write ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 barriepride.com

Who’s saw #Onward this past weekend? It’s not just a smash hit, it’s also Disney’s first film to feature an openly #LGBTQ animated character - voiced by the oh-so-talented #LenaWaithe. #yasss #represented #pride #progress #becauseitmatters foxnews.com/entertainment/…

Got plans this weekend? Why not work on your submission for the #RainbowAdvance; our newsletter addressing all things #LGBTQ2SA+. Email your entry (50-200 words) to info@barriepride.com with the subject “Rainbow Writer”. #invite2write #spreadtheword #textthesquad #create #share

You don’t have to be who anyone else thinks you are. #doyou #beyourself #loveyourself #beproud #lgbtqpride #lgbtqlove ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

There’s been a lot of buzz about our Youth LGBTQ2SA+ newsletter, the #RainbowAdvance – keep those submissions coming! Submit your entry (50-200 words) to info@barriepride.com with the subject “Rainbow Writer.” #invite2write barriepride.com

#Coronavirus is causing not just panic & concern worldwide, but it’s prompting racism towards the Asian community – much like HIV with gay & trans people. Check out this great read to learn how misinformation is fueling the bias & how to combat it: advocate.com/commentary/202…

Bollywood releases first #romcom with a gay man as the lead! It’s a great step forward in fighting homophobia in India & everywhere, #tbh. Check out this great article to learn more. Now…when can we watch it? #represented #becauseitmatters advocate.com/film/2020/2/19…

Let's get writing! We need YOU to write for Barrie Pride's new LGBTQ2I+ Youth Newsletter. Cover topics that matter to you! Submit your entry to info@barriepride.com subject: “Rainbow Writer” to be a part of this amazing opportunity. #rainbowadvance #invitetowrite #BarriePride

Today is all about the #love! Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone who loves love! #lgbtq #lgbtcommunity #loveislove #BarriePride

Take time today to #LoveYourself! Come to our clothing swap from 1-3 pm at Burton Ave United Church; shop for free & explore new styles. All genders & sizes will be available based on donations & we’ll have light refreshments too. Can’t wait to see you! facebook.com/events/5540643…

Who’s watching #RuPaul on #SNL tonight? You just KNOW it’s going to be a fab show😊. Here’s an inspirational article about RuPaul’s life, childhood & ‘the tenacity of the human spirit’. Read on here: wbur.org/onpoint/2018/1…

We’ve been thinking about Gord Downie this week; it was his birthday the other day; here’s to all he did for #inclusivity, #music & #love. #GordDownie #TragicallyHip #downiewenjack #inspiring #authentic #becauseitmatters

Did you catch the Super Bowl game? The food, #JLo, #Shakira…& oh yes…the game, LOL! If you saw the (US) commercials, #LGBTQ & female representation was a major theme! Learn more about the #inclusion & #pride focus here: nbcnews.com/news/us-news/s…

Don’t forget! Today & tomorrow between 1-3 pm, we're accepting clothing that's clean & in good repair at Burton Avenue United Church (side door). All items collected will be available at our clothing swap on Feb. 11th from 1-3. #closetcleanout #SamaratinHouse #BarriePride

Don’t forget #fam! Today & tomorrow between 1-3 pm, bring in your clothing donations (clean & in good repair) to Burton Avenue United Church (side door). All items will be available at our clothing swap on Feb. 11th from 1-3. #LoveYourself #closetcleanout #clothingswap

Cuddle up to some great reads this year! Here’s a list of 20 queer YA #books coming out this year that represent & celebrate all things #LGBTQ! Which book will be on your #musthave list? #represent #BarriePride #inclusive #readingtime bookriot.com/2019/12/17/202…

Don't forget to #RSVP for #Restivus happening tomorrow from 2-5 pm at Sonder Studio here in #Barrie! Email info@barriepride.com & we’ll see you for a great afternoon of #selfcare, #yoga & #goodvibesonly – generously hosted by #SonderStudio! #cantwait #rsvp #connect #BarriePride