TS/TV/CD/LGBT News and opinion from around the world for Sunday June 6th 2010

|
Pridefest 2010: Celebration of diversity to begin with parade today
Angie Zapata's Mother Speaks Out Against 'TICKED OFF TRA**IES WITH KNIVES' National Center for Lesbian Rights |
If you have something you think we should feature whether it's news, your own personal story, or an opinion piece, please write YOUR take about it and use the 'Submit story' link at the top of the page...
'This festival is celebrating the diversity that you really didn't see in El Paso in the past,' Avalos said. 'We are coming together and providing this coming out event that brings the gay community together and celebrating the diversity that all of us have in common.'
"This week we found out that there was a film that used Angie’s name and the circumstances around her murder as a way to promote what is supposed to be a funny film. There is nothing funny about Angie’s murder and we are deeply offended that someone would use Angie’s name and memory to promote the film, Ticked-Off Tra**ies With Knives."
Do you have legal questions related to your sexual orientation or gender identity? The information on our website is here to help you and, if you don't find the answer to your questions there, our helpline can help you.