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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
Cookbook
A heart-health cookbook from five Baltimore chefs — recipes, nutrition cards, and the lived stories of the kitchens feeding the community.
PCOM Kitchen · 4 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
History
An Independence Day historical spotlight on a young Black Baltimorean whose fingerprints are on a national symbol.
PCOM Perspectives · 4 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
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
Culture · Cooking with Pride
A heart-healthy culinary journey through Southern traditions, fresh vegetarian cuisines from across Asia, and the bold spices of the Caribbean — free for everyone.
PCOM Perspectives · 3 min
Event
An evening of karaoke, spoken word, and open-mic performances at Hearts and Ears.
Hearts and Ears · 1 min
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Cartoon
Community Life, Illustrated.
PCOM Perspectives · 1 min
Summer Culture
A curated summer culture guide: books, film, a listening list, and the local Baltimore/DMV picks worth leaving the house for. Curated by Artisan Alley Studio.
Artisan Alley Studio · 5 min
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