Virtual Pride 2020

While we're all bummed to have no in-person gatherings and Pride parades this year, there is so much happening virtually! Read on for events and resources for the San Diego, Los Angeles, and Fresno regions.

San Diego Region

Check out both past and upcoming events in San Diego's 2020 virtual pride celebration:

Archived Livestreams

July 11, 2020 – She Fest [Link]
July 10, 2020 – Proud Identities [Link]
July 9, 2020 – Spirit of Stonewall Series: Joyce & Linda [Link]
July 7,2020 – Spirit of Stonewall Series: Bixby Marino-Kibbee [Link]
July 1, 2020 – The Stories of Dear Harvey [Link]
June 30, 2020 – Spirit of Stonewall Series: John Ealy [Link]
June 29, 2020 – LGBTQ+ Intersections in Tech [Link]
June 26,2020 – Front Runners & Walkers LGBT Q&A [Link]
June 23, 2020 – Spirit of Stonewall Series: David & Jessica Mier [Link]
June 19, 2020 – Spirit of Stonewall Series: Damon J. Shearer [Link]
June 17, 2020 – Virtual Bingo [Link]
June 16, 2020 – Day of Decision Rally [Link]
June 12, 2020 – Pulse Anniversary [Link]
June 11, 2020 – Art of Pride: Joe Philips [Link]
June 9. 2020 – Spirit of Stonewall Series: Casa Arcoiris [Link]
May 28, 2020 – LGBTQ Resume Building Workshop [Link]
May 26, 2020 – LGBT Q&A with Supervisor Nathan Fletcher [Link]
May 21, 2020 – LGBT Q&A with Chula Vista Councilmember Steve Padilla [Link]
May 8, 2020 – Richard “Omar” Lowry Memorial [Link]
May 5, 2020 – #GivingTuesdayNow Volunteer Q&A [Link]
May 5, 2020 – #GivingTuesdayNow Youth Q&A [Link]
May 1, 2020 – Pride Q&A with Councilmember Dr. Jen Campbell [Link]
April 30, 2020 – Reconciling Faith & Queer Identity [Link]
April 29, 2020 – LGBTQ+ Q&A with Council President Georgette Gómez [Link]
April 20, 2020 – LGBT Q&A with Councilmember Chris Ward [Link]

Los Angeles Region

Help LA celebrate it's 50th anniversary of Pride! Video of their main celebration from June 27 is below, or follow LA Pride on Instagram for their latest PRIDE 2020 events: https://www.instagram.com/lapride/

Fresno Region

Help our friends in the Fresno area celebrate Pride 2020: https://www.fresnorainbowpride.com/

With bars and clubs closed, many folks in the LGBTQ+ community need extra support. This list of local and national resources includes, for example, accepting and affirming churches and other community organizations, many of which are actively engaging with the community at this time:

https://www.fresnorainbowpride.com/local-national

Or check out the LGBT NewLink, Fresno and the Central Valley's free monthly LGBT newsletter: https://www.fresnorainbowpride.com/newslink. NEWS LINK has NO paid staff or reporters and largely relies on community members for its content. Writing for this free local paper is a great way to give back and stay connected, too!

You too can contribute in any of the following ways:

- Write to us about queer life in YOUR part of the Valley
- Keep us informed about LGBT events you’ve attended
- Send us photos from the events
- Write a monthly column on a subject that interests you
- Send us your LGTB group’s calendar of events
- Send us press releases and news about your group
- Refer interested advertisers from the LGBT community & beyond

Zoom with Pride

Show your Pride with these Zoom backgrounds, courtesy of the Human Rights Campaign. Instructions for using Zoom virtual backgrounds are below the flags.

MCMP (More Color, More Pride) Flag

First used in Philadelphia to draw attention to racial discrimination within the LGBTQ+ community, this flag draws attention to the unique identities, contributions, and challenges of People of Color within the LGBTQ+ community.

MCMP Flag

Bisexual Pride Flag

Bi-sexual people continue to experience discrimination within the LGBTQ+ community, and are often seen as not committed, or as having given up membership in the LGBTQ+ community in exchange for straight privilege. Bi-sexual people often struggle with feelings of invisibility when they are with an opposite-gender partner. Society also continues to have very different attitudes towards bisexuality in women (which is encouraged and seen as fun-loving and sexy, especially in young, attractive women) and in men (where bisexuality is seen as evidence that a man is secretly gay and un-masculine).

Bi Pride Flag

Transgender Flag

While the acronym LGBTQ+ conveys unity and community, the needs of transgender (or trans*) people remain unique and urgent. Trans* individuals are subject to discriminatory legislation and violence around restroom and changing room access. Trans* people continue to face challenges around affirming and adequate mental and physical health care, including care around the transition process. As trans* people are likely to be rejected by their families and communities, and face high employment discrimination, they are also vulnerable to sex trafficking and other forms of violence and exploitation. Trans* women of color are the most common victims of hate violence.

Trans Flag

There are countless flags representing the rich diversity of the LGBTQ+ community! Learn more about them here and choose a Zoom background that speaks to you!

Using Zoom Virtual Backgrounds

1- Virtual backgrounds will only work with the latest version of Zoom, and with newer, faster computers. Virtual backgrounds also work best if you are sitting in front of a solid background. If you have an older computer, and older version of Zoom, and/or a busy background (i.e., a room full of furniture, posters on the walls) the virtual background will likely look jumpy, and may distort the image of your face.

2- To enable Zoom virtual backgrounds, log into a Zoom meeting (you can host one with just yourself). In the left-hand corner is a video camera icon. To the right of that icon is a drop-down arrow. Click on the dropdown arrow and click on "Choose Virtual Background."

3 - You will see a grid of previously uploaded images. To select a new image, click the "plus" icon in the upper right-hand corner of the grid of images. Then, select the image you wish to use (you will need to download it first). The image will now appear in your grid of virtual backgrounds. Click on it and you will immediately see it in your background. If you don't like how it looks, click on "none" and the plain background will return.

4- Please note that some meetings may not permit virtual backgrounds for security reasons, so don't be surprised if your virtual background doesn't always show up - make sure the area behind you remains professional!