Thanks, Donnie, and welcome to Ocean State Stories. Let’s start with Pride Month, June. Why is it important to celebrate it? Many individuals in the LGBTQIA+ community still live closeted or semi closeted lives. Even people who will live their lives out fully often seek a lifestyle out of the limelight. Pride is a time when the entire community comes together boldly to proclaim that LGBTQIA+ people are here and here to stay. Pride events provide a safe space for people to gather and live out their true identities. Pride is also a statement. A statement that demands equality under … Continue reading Q & A with the Rev. Donnie Anderson