As groups and clubs start to make plans for in-person events after a long year of COVID-19 isolation, we would like to help you get the word out. We encourage all clubs and groups to think about COVID-19 safety as they plan events and work within recommended prevention measures. Wearing a mask (or a gas […]
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Thank you to everyone who came by the Minnesota Leather Pride booth this weekend at the Twin Cities Pride Festival. Our aim was to create a space in the Festival where leather and kink folks could gather and relax. And judging by the times that our chairs were full of people relaxing, we think we […]
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Our weekend of leather and pride concluded with a Celebration for Chaz at the Saloon. Friends and frenemies came together to remember Chaz through photos, stories, and fond farewells.
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Remembering Chaz.
On Sunday, June 13 we lost an amazing leader in Minnesota’s Leather/Kink community. Chaz was not just a past Minnesota Leather Pride President and Board member, Chaz was a longtime community member and cherished friend to so many. As news of his passing started to break, we were all struck by the many, many wonderful […]
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2021 Minnesota Leather Pride Flag Photo
Earlier this month, the Minnesota Leather Pride board approved a plan to invite the community to gather for a photo with the Minnesota Leather Pride flag. If you would like to be part of the photo, we are inviting you to join us! Minnesota Leather Pride Flag Photo Date: Saturday, June 26th – there is […]
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Letter to all Sponsor Organizations
At the October meeting, the Minnesota Leather Pride Board of Directors issued the letter below to all sponsor organizations with regard to their 2020 sponsorships. As a response to COVID-19, the Board also agreed to extend use of the 2020 them “See Me” and will not be ordering dog tags for 2021. If your organization […]
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2020 Minnesota Leather Pride Weekend Update
Back in April our President made a statement to update folx that were cancelling the contest portion of our weekend. As a result, we have asked our 2019 titleholder family to continue on in their titles for 2020. We were still hopeful that by August we could possibly have a pared down in person event, […]
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Minnesota Leather Pride 2020 Twin Cities Pride Weekend Activities
Welcome to Minnesota Leather Prides virtual activities for Weekend of June 26 -28. These events have been curated in conjunction with our sponsors and other organizations as a kink/leather community alternative to events sponsored by Twin Cities Pride. Friday, June 26MN Leather Pride is happy to support the Twin Cities Sirens and Twin Cities Girls of […]
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Statement from MN Leather Pride Board
Minnesota Leather Pride exists to uplift the voices of our entire community. Pride as a concept was birthed by bisexual trans women of color, combating the police as an oppressive force and institution. As an organization that embraces these truths, our community, and we as individuals, must not remain silent in the face of oppression, […]
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Are you a member of the larger Minnesota LGBTQ Kink/Leather community? Have you recently graduated, celebrated a major accomplishment, or had a significant birthday or anniversary during this time of staying at home? Minnesota Leather Pride wants to recognize you and your significant event. Events in our lives are important. So if you have something […]
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