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Pride, Protest, and Pure Joy: NYC Dyke March 2025 Fills the Streets with Defiance and Love

Richard Scalzo4 months ago4 months ago0129 mins

On June 28th, 2025, thousands gathered in Midtown Manhattan for the annual NYC Dyke March — a grassroots, unapologetic show of lesbian and queer power that has defiantly reclaimed the streets since 1993. Marchers assembled at Bryant Park and made their way down Fifth Avenue toward Washington Square Park, carrying signs, chanting, drumming, and dancing…

Svitanok NYC Fighting for Ukraine

Richard Scalzo1 year ago5 months ago014 mins

New York, October 5, 2024 — Washington Square Park, a historic site for activism and expression, once again became the focal point for a poignant and powerful demonstration as the Ukrainian-American community gathered to demand justice and freedom for Ukraine’s defenders. Organized by Svitanok NYC, the event called for a fair peace for Ukraine and…