'It's important to be seen': Heartland Pride to host parade after year of LGBTQ+ setbacks

'It's important to be seen': Heartland Pride to host parade after year of LGBTQ+ setbacks

The annual Heartland Pride Parade and Festival may draw thousands after a year of political attacks against LGBTQ+ rights.

Despite setbacks, Heartland Pride event still happening - The Reader

Jones: How did you get involved with Heartland Pride? Parnell: I really got involved because I wanted to create safe spaces for the queer population. This is my home. This is where I live. I shop here, I go to work here, all those things. And so I just wanted to create space in Omaha to just really ensure that Omaha is a queer friendly place. Jones: Heartland Pride is, is this weekend. How are things coming together? Parnell: One thing I’ve lear…