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Summer Issue
Stories tagged with Summer Issue.· 20 results
Cover Story · Summer Issue
New to Baltimore? Here's a Queer Day Out
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
Letter from the Editor: The Summer Issue
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
CEO Corner: A Note From the Center
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
Pride Doesn't End in June: The Power of Allyship
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
Civic Explainer
The SAVE Act and the Future of Voter Access
A plain-English civic explainer: what the SAVE Act proposes, what supporters and opponents say, and why voter access matters for LGBTQ/SGL* communities and allies.
PCOM Perspectives · 5 min
History
Grace Wisher: The Hidden Hand Behind an American Symbol
An Independence Day historical spotlight on a young Black Baltimorean whose fingerprints are on a national symbol.
PCOM Perspectives · 4 min
Community · Pride Recap
Baltimore Pride 2026: A Homecoming to Remember
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 / Young Adult News & Views
Youth perspectives from Quinn, Marcus, and the wider circle of young voices shaping community life.
Quinn, Marcus & Friends · 3 min
Health & Wellness
Health & Wellness Updates
Outreach health updates, harm reduction, mental health, wellness resources, and summer safety notes.
PCOM Wellness Team · 3 min
Outreach
Proud to be Out (and About): Outreach Team Updates from the Field
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
The Latine Connection: A Summer of Deepening Roots
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
Lucy Fernandez: A Sister with a Mission to Serve
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
The Pride Center of Maryland's Support of Youth Workers and Volunteers at Camp St. Vincent
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
Culture · Cooking with Pride
Seconds, Please! Cooking with Pride: Second Edition Cookbook Now Available
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
Hearts and Ears: Monthly Sober Dance Social — July
A monthly sober dance social with music by DJ KenJi, hosted at Hearts and Ears on Park Avenue.
Hearts and Ears · 1 min
Event
Open Mic, Karaoke & Poetry Night at Hearts and Ears
An evening of karaoke, spoken word, and open-mic performances at Hearts and Ears.
Hearts and Ears · 1 min
Community Spotlight
Community Spotlight: Your Favorite Person in Baltimore
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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Cartoon
Cartoon of the Week
Community Life, Illustrated.
PCOM Perspectives · 1 min
Summer Culture
What to Read, Watch & Do This Summer
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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Get Involved
Looking for Volunteers
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