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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowa City residents walk the parade route during the 2023 Pride Parade & Festival in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, June 17, 2023.

Behind the scenes of Iowa City Pride 2023 

Emma Gaughan , Arts Reporter June 20, 2023

Full of joy and rainbow flags, celebrations of queer pride have long been celebrated through the month of June — even if it was only nationally designated as “LGBTQ+ Pride” in 2021. There are numerous...

Photo illustration by Cody Blissett

10 books to read during Pride Month

Anupama Choudhury, Arts Reporter June 13, 2023

The Stonewall Riots of June 1969 were a landmark public demonstration for queer rights, and we now know the month as one dedicated to pride. However, the celebration of LGBTQ+ stories and experiences has...