Baltimore Pride

This week on a special edition of the Stoop Storytelling Series, five stories that uplift LGBTQ+ voices and spotlight the ongoing struggle for equality.

We go On the Record with one of the leaders of a Baltimore church that for decades has pressed for LGTBQ-plus rights and social justice. Plus, an archive that reflects the vibrant history and culture of the LGBTQ community in Maryland.

The Pride Center of Maryland prepares to celebrate Baltimore Pride all month long.

Today On the Record we Pass the Mic! Host Jabari Lyles learns why Baltimore’s LGBTQ affairs director, Londyn Smith de Richelieu, wants cultural training for city employees. Then Legacy Forte, founder of BMORE BLXCK, and Toby, a trans teen, break down what anti-trans legislation really means for youth.

Musician Kotic Couture on the rebellious roots of Pride, the importance of dance parties in LGBTQ communities, and why queer people are the "backbone" of Baltimore's culture.

Local leaders tell congress that without another COVID-19 relief bill, their constituents could soon face cuts to basic services. And what will this…