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Welcome to Pride, Straight People!
  
June is Pride Month, so chances are, you’ll end up at a Pride celebration at some point. And since Pride is a welcoming event, everyone is encouraged to participate, LGBTQ and straight allies alike! But just in case you’re new to Pride, we have a couple tips for straight people this Pride season.
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