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Durham County sits at the crossroads of local government decision-making and LGBTQ visibility. From policy debates to Pride sponsorships, this tag highlights the county’s evolving role in queer politics and community engagement.

The recent decision to withdraw sponsorship from the city’s Pride festival over federal funding fears sparked widespread conversation, but leaders pledged continued support by marching alongside residents.

Stay with JRL CHARTS LGBT Politics for in-depth coverage of Durham County’s political landscape, Pride celebrations, and the impact of national policies on local LGBTQ communities.

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26 09, 2025

Federal Funding Fears Push Durham County to End Pride Sponsorship

By |2025-09-28T13:16:31-07:00September 26th, 2025|Categories: LGBT Politics, LGBT Politics USA|Tags: , , , , , , , |

By: Paul Goldberg, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS LGBT Politics DURHAM, N.C. — (September 26, 2025) — Durham County has formally withdrawn its sponsorship of the city’s Pride celebration, citing concerns that recent federal executive orders restricting government participation in “diversity, equity, and inclusion activities” could put millions of dollars in federal funding at risk. [...]

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