Saturday, August 10, 2024
We're already planning for next year's FULL WEEKEND of events with our local partners. Join our mailing list!
We're already planning for next year's FULL WEEKEND of events with our local partners. Join our mailing list!
Range Iron Pride is a 501c3 non-profit organization supporting those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer people living in the Iron Range cities of Aurora, Biwabik, Buhl, Chisholm, Embarass, Eveleth, Gilbert, Hoyt Lakes, Mt. Iron, Virginia and surrounding townships. Our annual Pride festival is held in Virginia on the second Saturday of August each year. This year's festival will be on Saturday, August 10.
We strive to unite, be visible, amplify voices and build community on the Iron Range.
Our visability demonstrates that none of us are alone. We are strong and resilient. We support one another. We build our chosen community. And we welcome our allies who choose to walk along side us.
Living in rural Northern Minnesota, it is easy to believe there are few LGBTQ people on the Iron Range. But that's not true - we are here. Living our lives. Many of us have felt that we need to be invisible to survive, however, being invisible gives power to those who would hold us back. We cannot be invisible. We must be seen. We demand equality. We will fight for equity.
When we aren't using our voices to tell our stories, our authentic lives get pushed aside. Our silence can often equal death. That isn't acceptable. We will keep using our voices until we are heard. At times it may make others us uncomfortable. That's ok. Our voices are valid. Just like anyone else and we will be heard.
As members of the larger LGBTQ-community, we strive to build safe-spaces for one another so we can share our strength and give support to each other. We will unite and provide refuge in times of pain and challenge. When the world is divided, we stand together in unity and love.
Marsha P. Johnson - instigator of the Stonewall Riots
We're already planning for 2024!
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The big day may have come and gone, but keep in touch as we’re looking forward to next year!
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