Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues!

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The person of the day is Parinya Charoenphol (she/her). The boxing champion whose story inspired the 2004 film Beautiful Boxer.

In the News

NFL player Carl Nassib comes out as gay.

Pride Exhibit debuts on the White House ground floor.

Frameline is hosting their 45th LGBT+ Film Festival in San Francisco from June 17-27. This year most of the films are streaming in the US through their website. As cinemas re-open, do you hope film festivals continue utilizing a streaming model?

Happy Pride!