We are accepting applications for co-facilitation of Teen Pride (male co-facilitator spot is open). If you are interested in applying, please contact Dawn Jones at 330-252-1559 or info@akronpridecenter.org for an application.

We are having a work day here at the office on Saturday, July 17th starting at 10 am. So much to do, including organizing the kitchen, organizing our supplies, helping organize the library, packaging items for storage AND working outside as well, spreading some mulch, pulling a few weeds, etc. We need every single person who can spare a few hours! LUNCH provided!  Contact Dawn at Dawn Jones at 330-252-1559 or info@akronpridecenter.org.

The Intersection Between Physical and Mental Health: The Effects of Psychological Factors on Obesity in Lesbian, Bisexual, and Queer Women

This research study is being conducted by Cadyn Cathers from the Masters in Psychology Program at Antioch University Los Angeles and Lauren Costine, Ph.D. The results from this study will contribute to Cadyn Cathers’ thesis.

Purpose of the Study:
This study seeks to identify which psychological factors, if any, contribute to the health trends in lesbian, bisexual, and queer women.

Survey Link

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The Akron Pride Center would like to recognize and offer our special thanks to our sponsors who helped to make this year’s Day in the Sun event successful.

Charles Kegg

NEOUCOM

Summa Health Systems

With the international Gay Games coming to Northeast Ohio in four years, the local gay and lesbian community figures it’s time to start raising its public profile.

So the Akron Pride Center and Community AIDS Network’s annual A Day in the Sun event — now co-sponsored by the city of Akron — has been revamped into a family-friendly affair and moved to Lock 3 Park downtown.

”We really tried to promote the event more as one of equality and inclusion for everybody,” organizer Dawn Jones said. ”We want people to understand that this is not just a gay event. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Lock 3 Stage Lineup for A Day in the Sun:

Noon – Welcome and Announcements

12:15 – 1:00 – The Rooster Jones Band

1:15 – 2:00 – Peep

2:15 – 2:45 – Free Akron Yoga

2:45- 3:30 – Kyle Magilavy

3:45 – 4:45 – Songs for A New World

5 – 5:45 – UpTown Down

5:45 – 615 – Free Akron Yoga

6:15 – 7:00- Equals Four

7-8PM -Square Dancing and Stage teardown/move to Greystone

Greystone Stage begins at 8:30

Encee: Gabe Riazi

Entertainers: Ronnie Roberts, Rosita Estefan, Tasha Michaels, Destiny Dawn, Tyranny Fox, KiArra Fontaine, Rachelle Moore, The Kidney Brothers, 11 After

Family Pride 2010

This year Columbus Pride is celebrating families in all our unique glory on Saturday June 19th. We’re going to have games galore and 1000 family members, their friends and supporters marching in our Pride Day Parade! The only thing missing is you!

Volunteers Are Needed!!!

Volunteers get into Pride for free. Some lucky volunteers will get to march in this year’s Pride Day Parade! All you have to do is donate a couple hours of your time making the festivities happen to join in the fun! [Read the rest of this entry...]

The Pride Center is looking for volunteers who would like to help out with Day in the Sun on June 27th.  If you are interested, please contact Dawn Jones at 330-252-1559.

Gilligan’s Island: The Musical

A special-event fundraising performance to benefit both Community AIDS Network and Weathervane Playhouse!

Monday, August 23, 2010, at 7:30 p.m.

“Just sit right back” for a night of campy fun with your favorite castaways!

Beginning with one of the most memorable TV theme songs of all time, Gilligan’s Island: The Musical re-introduces audiences to the seven beloved characters from the classic TV sitcom: Gilligan, the Skipper, the Millionaire and his wife, the Movie Star, the Professor and Mary Ann! [Read the rest of this entry...]

Governor Strickland Declares June “Live with Pride, Without Tobacco” Month

City of Akron to show its pride, join the fight against tobacco-use during annual LGBT festival

What: Governor Ted Strickland has declared June “Live with Pride, Without Tobacco Month” in an effort to provide a spotlight on the increase in tobacco use among Ohio’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth community. The proclamation coincides with the national “LGBT Pride Month,” which kicks off a series of LGBT Pride Festivals around the U.S, including here in Akron on June 27. [Read the rest of this entry...]