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Behind the Aegis

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Mon May 29, 2023, 04:53 AM May 2023

Broken Arrow Pride Fest defies crackdowns [View all]

Broken Arrow hosted its second-ever Pride festival Saturday afternoon.

Organizers said 1,200 people came through the gates, which was 200 more than they expected.

The celebration of the LGBTQ+ community came amid threats and crackdowns across the State of Oklahoma.

For a celebration, the second-annual Pride Fest in Broken Arrow had a certain air of nervousness.

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Broken Arrow Pride Fest defies crackdowns [View all] Behind the Aegis May 2023 OP
Hooray! Chi67 May 2023 #1
It took a lot of courage and heart, especially this year thatcrowwoman May 2023 #2
Indeed Chi67 May 2023 #3
"amid threats and crackdowns across the state of Oklahoma" Martin Eden May 2023 #4
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