For Immediate Release - Rockford, Illinois. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 provide that “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” 2024 Regulations enacted by the Biden Administration added protections for LGBTQIA+ Americans so that victims were believed and perpetrators would no longer...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: “DRAG ME TO BRUNCH” BENEFIT FOR THE LIAM FOUNDATION SEPTEMBER 13 – SOLD OUT! The Rockford Area Pride Committee is pleased to learn that Drag Me to Brunch: A family-friendly Drag Brunch benefiting The LIAM Foundation on September 13, 2026 has SOLD OUT! As primary sponsor for the event, we are pleased to see our community showing its support. All proceeds from the benefit (not just profits) will benefit The LIAM Foundation, the Rockford Area’s leading LGBTQIA+ service and...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Rockford, IL — The Rockford Area Pride Parade Committee is proud to announce the selection of the Honorary Grand Marshals for the 2026 Rockford Area Pride Parade, representing the themes of “Celebrate,” “Remember,” and “Unite.” As the 2026 Rockford Area Pride Parade approaches (June 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM), the community is reminded of the LGBTQIA+ journey, one marked by both struggle and triumph, and by moments of grief as well as joy. Shelton Kay, Lien Vu, and Norm Knott...