People, programs, partnerships, community voices, and local stories from PCOM and the wider LGBTQ/SGL* community.
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Cover Story
A historical feature on how Pride parades emerged from protest, visibility, and collective resistance — and why the parade remains a vital expression of memory, public presence, and community power.
By Cleo Manago · 6 min read
Editor's Note
A founding note on why this publication exists, whose stories it centers, and why balanced representation matters in the cities we call home.
Cleo Manago · 8 min
Feature
A youth-centered perspective on safety, leadership, identity, and belonging — and why the next generation is shaping what PCOM becomes next.
Marcus Henry · 5 min
Community
PCOM's Elder Services program and the Silver Circle Tea Dance — intergenerational gatherings rooted in joy, culture, and healing for LGBTQ/SGL* elders in Baltimore.
Gregory Curtis · 4 min
Wellness
A community wellness story on harm reduction, recovery, overdose prevention, and a new partnership with Maryland's Office of Overdose Response (MOOR)
Chinedu Nwokeafor · 5 min
Events
Headliners, venues, and the through-lines of Pride weekend 2026.
Editorial Team · 4 min
Open Call
PCOM Perspectives is seeking writers, journalists, commentators, artists, photographers, cartoonists, reviewers, and community voices covering culture, health, equity, public affairs, social justice, and Baltimore/Maryland affairs.
Editorial Team · 2 min
Community / Culture & Identity
PCOM's growing engagement with Baltimore's Latine community includes Cafecito y Conversación, support at Salem Methodist Church, and the upcoming launch of Mujeres Empoderadas, a Spanish-language women's group focused on health, rights, mutual aid, and community trust.
Editorial Team · 7 min
Editorial
A call to wake up, tell truth to power, and claim our birthright to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Br. Moses, OSB · 2 min
Special Tribute
The Pride Center of Maryland honors a filmmaker who turned the margins into the main stage — and taught generations that authenticity is transformative.
Editorial Team · 4 min
Special Feature
A forthcoming feature recognizing women whose leadership, organizing, creativity, care work, and public voice have shaped movements for justice, visibility, and community power.
Editorial Team · 7 min
Faith & Belonging
A Pride worship experience rooted in the Sankofa principle — reclaiming love, dignity, and belonging for LGBTQ+ people, their families, allies, and faith leaders.
Dr. Melanie Bryant · 5 min
Community Elder
Baba Louis — Baltimore stalwart, Omega man, mentor to generations of queer youth, and an elder who refuses to let our history be erased.
Br. Merrick Moses, OSB · 4 min
Cover Story · Summer Issue
A curated summer guide for newcomers, visitors, allies, and community members exploring LGBTQ/SGL*-affirming spaces across Charm City — from morning coffee to last call.
PCOM Perspectives Editors · 6 min
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Editor's Note
Summer asks us to stay visible, connected, and engaged beyond Pride Month. This issue is about what we do next.
PCOM Perspectives · 2 min
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CEO Corner
A featured column from Dr. Cleo Manago reflecting on community, leadership, visibility, health, and the ongoing work of building a stronger LGBTQ/SGL* community.
Dr. Cleo Manago · 3 min
Feature
What allyship actually asks of us — after the flags come down, after the parade route is cleaned, after the corporate logos change back.
PCOM Perspectives · 5 min
Community · Pride Recap
One of the largest Pride celebrations in the organization's 51-year history — a recap and community thank-you for a Pride Week built on Homecoming.
PCOM Perspectives · 5 min
Youth
Youth perspectives from Quinn, Marcus, and the wider circle of young voices shaping community life.
Quinn, Marcus & Friends · 3 min
Outreach
Field notes from Chloe Green and the Outreach Team — Pride Week tables, the Boundary Block Party, O's Pride Night, and partners who kept the momentum going.
Chloe Green · 4 min
Latine Connection
Cafecito y Conversación, Salem Methodist Church, Mujeres Empoderadas, and a new partnership with Solo Se Vive Una Vez — the Latine Connection continues in both English and Spanish.
Quinn Healy · 5 min
Community · Interview
An interview with the Pride Center of Maryland's Women's Outreach & Engagement Specialist on Latine community, Garifuna identity, and safety, authenticity, and belonging.
Br. Merrick Moses, OSB · 4 min
Youth
Mentorship, academic support, safety, and joy — a summer of showing up for young people who need adults who will show up first.
Marcus Henry · 3 min
Event
A monthly sober dance social with music by DJ KenJi, hosted at Hearts and Ears on Park Avenue.
Hearts and Ears · 1 min
Event
An evening of karaoke, spoken word, and open-mic performances at Hearts and Ears.
Hearts and Ears · 1 min
Community Spotlight
A warm recurring feature honoring a community member, organizer, artist, elder, youth leader, volunteer, business owner, or everyday Baltimore figure beloved by the community.
PCOM Perspectives · 2 min
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Get Involved
PCOM Perspectives and The Pride Center of Maryland are looking for volunteers, contributors, and community members who want to help strengthen the publication and the work behind it.
PCOM Perspectives · 1 min
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