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A Guide to Pride Without Pandering

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And we have a new President and new leadership in Congress. Speak out against anti-LGBTQ efforts at the local, state and national level — This means advocating for our humanity not just when it’s convenient, but when it’s necessary. Well, COVID-19 of course. Pride is a celebration, yes, but it started as a protest. Always in all ways.

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Pride Month in a Year of Loathing: Allies Needed

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And it acts like your straight neighbor Fran who puts a rainbow flag up on their house and volunteers to help at the local LGBTQ+ center. And it acts like your straight school principal who blocks book banning in their school library and hosts a local drag queen for Story Hour. Ben Finzel is president of RENEW PR in Washington, D.C,

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In Memoriam: Reed Bolton Byrum, APR, Fellow PRSA

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Byrum served as PRSA’s president and CEO in 2003. He then moved to Texas, where he held corporate leadership roles for EDS Corp. Reed Bolton Byrum, APR, Fellow PRSA, died on Oct. 14 following a battle with esophageal cancer. and South Carolina before settling in Lewisburg, Pa., He began his career with the Gannett Co.,

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What It Means That Starbucks Brought Back Its Pumpkin Spice Latte in August

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Given the popularity of the PSL, which Starbucks began serving in 2003, this trend makes sense. Though autumn officially starts on Sept. 23, Starbucks rolled out its pumpkin spice latte this year on Aug. 27 — a day earlier than in 2018 and over a week earlier than in 2017.

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The sunsetting of one of Minnesota’s most successful all-time blogs–the MN PR Blog

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Since, 2003, to be exact. So, I thought it was worth commemorating since the MN PR Blog has been an instrumental part of the local PR community for 15+ years. Like I said, Ryan started the blog in 2003. Over time, it became a critical leadership resource. Because, it’s been around FOREVER!

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Entertainment & Sports Section New Member Spotlight

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And all of the leadership positions that we’re taking. Using local resources is huge. Prior to this, Natalie was former NCAA Division I Team and SEC Conference Champion a part of the 2002-2003 University of Florida Women’s Varsity Tennis Team and a top five nationally ranked USTA junior tennis player.

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8 Questions with Syracuse University’s Sports Legend, Michael Veley

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Clearly winning the 2003 Men’s Basketball National Championship will always be at the top of the mountain. He is an active leader throughout the local and statewide sport communities, as well as the industry on an international level. It was proactive and handled the situation quite well. Winning the title was only the beginning.

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