Gay Pride Events Take Many Forms, Take On Many Fights

USA TODAY, El Paso Times
Sun, 06/25/2017 - 2:22pm

From a drag queen pageant in Arizona to a parade in New York City, the LGBTQ community celebrated in many ways and took on many causes.

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