For International #SmallBusinessWeek, Eric Nam penned a song to celebrate COVRY, a small business specializing in inclusive eyewear. Listen to “All Of You,” explore shopcovry.com, and support the small businesses you love. ... Read More
Science & Technology
Finding Pride in Korea: Hanel’s story
PFLAG Korea is an ally group made up of parents of LGBTQIA+ people. PFLAG runs monthly support groups for parents, children and allies, as well as education seminars on how to best be an ally. This is a story about family acceptance, and how personal allyship can be organized into something powerful when people come together.... Read More
Finding Pride in Australia: Steph’s Story
Steph is a Canberra based prominent intersex human rights advocate. Through their role as the founder of YOUth&I, and their regular advocacy work, Steph aims to bring attention to medical interventions for intersex people. This is a story focused on education, destigmatising and the human right to bodily autonomy.... Read More
Finding Pride in New Zealand: Leah’s Story
Leah Pao is a Tongan and Niuean trans woman who is sharing her positive story to help shift the narrative around trans experiences. Leah wants to show the physical, emotional and social benefits that supportive families play in creating accepting spaces. This is a story about the powerful impact of a family, Pasifika culture, and using the privilege of your own experiences to help others.... Read More
Finding Pride in Singapore: Sam’s Story
Sam Lo is a prominent visual artist in Singapore, who identifies as transgender. Sam’s art captures the conflict between pride for their South East Asian heritage and a need for individualistic expression. Sam uses art as a method to step outside the gendered perspective and tap into explorations and expressions of their own identity. This is a story of individualism, socio-cultural expectations, and a rejection of the binaries that restrict us from living our fullest potential.... Read More
Finding Pride in Asia Pacific
Seven people from the LGBTQIA+ community in Asia Pacific share some of the questions they asked, and the answers they uncovered, that helped them on their journey to finding pride. Hear their stories of isolation and community, rejection and acceptance, the emphasis on education and de-stigmatisation and the power of unified allyship. They share their stories in the hope of creating a more educated, accepting and happier space for the entire LGBTQIA+ community.... Read More
Finding Pride in Japan: Miwaza’s story
Miwaza is queer and living in Tokyo, Japan. Though she has struggled to find her place in her faith community, she has managed to grow and progress in her relationship with her family and develop a strong relationship with her girlfriend. This is a story about cultural expectations, overcoming isolation and finding community.... Read More
Forward Rhythm | Two Drummers with Fred Armisen and Jason Barnes
Fred Armisen and fellow drummer Jason Barnes first met while playing a show in 2018. Since then, Jason and a team of researchers finished development of a revolutionary TensorFlow-powered prosthetic drumming arm. Watch Jason demonstrate the capabilities of his new prosthetic as the two drummers reconnect and play together.... Read More
Celebrate Pride in Belonging with Pixel – Support LGBTQ+ Friendly Spaces
After a year of isolation and hardship, join us in supporting LGBTQ+ spaces and businesses on the road to recovery. Discover and visit LGBTQ+ friendly spaces and businesses on Google Maps and Search, then share a review and photo of a space you love. Learn more at https://pride.google.... Read More