An Open Letter to Eastside Leadership
An Open Letter to Eastside Leadership A public letter, sent to Eastside mayors and councilmembers on 5/15/2026, calling for urgent action, accountability, and support for queer and trans communities in the face of escalating violence, dehumanization, and fear across King County. Hello Mayor and Councilmembers, I’m writing this with a pretty shattered heart. You may already know about Juniper Blessing, the transgender teenager who was fatally stabbed 40 times in a laundromat near UW earlier this week. The suspect later turned himself in to the Bellevue Police Department at the advice of his family, Bellevue residents.
Love as Advocacy, Community & Self-Care with Centro Cultural Mexicano and Axton Burton
Love as Advocacy, Community & Self-Care with Centro Cultural Mexicano & Axton Burton Voces que Luchan e Inspiran is a podcast hosted by Mariana Martínez and José Batista, presented by Centro Cultural Mexicano. In this special episode centered on the theme of love, Mariana and José welcome Axton Burton, non-binary transgender advocate and founder of Pride Across the Bridge. Together, they explore love beyond romance as advocacy, as community-building, and as radical self-care. Axton shares powerful reflections on: Asking leaders, “How are you taking care of your heart?”
We Got You: 2SLGBTQIA+ Protections & Resources in WA
We Got You: 2SLGBTQIA+ Protections & Resources in WA, Virtual Panel We Got You was a free, virtual community event created to explore and share the protections and resources available to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in East King County and State-wide. Organized by Pride Across the Bridge, this online webinar featured conversations with local City, County, and State officials who are working to ensure safety, equity, and visibility for queer and trans neighbors in our region. Originally held on Friday, July 25, 2025 | 6:00 – 7:30 PM PDT This session offered: Insight into existing legal
WA State’s first TDOV Proclamation
WA State's First TDOV Proclamation Pride Across the Bridge helped work on Washington State's first Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) proclamation! International Transgender Day of Visibility is an annual event, occurring every March 31th since 2009, dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide, as well as a celebration of their contributions to society. Transgender Day of Visibility Olympia, WA 3/31/2025 Download a Copy Here Watch it on TVW We are incredibly grateful to Washington State Senator Manka Dhingra for inviting our Executive
Resolutions for a Sanctuary Eastside
Protecting and Preserving the Rights of Trans & Nonbinary Communities In partnership with Eastside for All, Pride Across the Bridge is calling on all Eastside cities to formally protect and uplift their trans and nonbinary residents, workers, and visitors. We know that resolutions matter—visibility matters—and so do actionable protections. Milo Valentine accepting the City of Kirkland's Transgender Day of Visibility Proclamation, 2025 A beautiful turnout of LGBTQIA+ residents, parents, allies, youth, and activists at Bellevue's Resolution passing Our Call to Action Last updated: 3/25/2025 We’re urging our Eastside cities to
Icons in Focus
ICONS IN FOCUS This page is dedicated to honoring individuals, businesses, and organizations in our local queer community. Through interviews and heartfelt stories, we shine a spotlight on their contributions, values, and the ways they foster connection, resilience, and joy. Dive into these in-depth features to learn more about the incredible people shaping our community and the stories that unite us all! Have someone you feel the community should know about? Contact Us to start the conversation! SelfWitte Counseling 4/8/2025 Website 1) Tell us about your business and what core
Rainbow Brick Road
Changing the Narrative, One Brick at a Time RAINBOW BRICK ROAD The Rainbow Brick Road symbolizes our united 2SLGBTQIA+ community on the Eastside, striving for safety, connection, and resources. Each rainbow brick represents the dedication and support of our community members investing their time and resources to this narrative-changing work. Be a part of this change close to home through donating financially, in-kind, or using your passion and power to volunteer. THANK YOU to the incredible souls who recognize the beauty and power in connecting and protecting our community! Year-Round Programming Sponsorships Annual Pride Event
Newcastle Progress Flag
Newcastle City Council Reverses Its Decision Not To Fly The Pride Flag 5/18/2024 In a hard fought battle in Newcastle's City Council Chamber, the council voted 4-to-3 to raise the Pride Flag. On June 5th, 2024, Newcastle City Council voted not to raise the Pride flag or share any proclamations. This follows 4 years of raising the Progress flag and sharing the Pride Proclamation with their community during June. Covered by King 5 News, with council meeting revoking the Pride flag and Pride Proclamation here. On June 19th, 2024, The Newcastle City Hall was packed for their
Duvall Pride Wall
Celebrating Duvall's Diversity "How Far We've Come" Let this art piece be an embrace to a community that has held its breath for far too long to feel seen, trusted, and valued in the valley. Your community is here with you, at home. This installation serves as a symbol of community empowerment and unity, providing a sense of pride and ownership for those involved in its realization. The Evolution of the Duvall "Pride Wall" May 2022: Axton Creates First Rainbow Ribbon Fence Duvall Valley Mail owner Carol Kufeld, inspired by the
Redmond Rainbow Crosswalk
COMMUNITY ART REDMOND RAINBOW CROSSWALK Visible representation is an integral step for any city to show where it’s values lie. The City of Redmond employees put heart and hard work behind the call to action from residents to install a rainbow crosswalk. This art installation was designed with the input from those who live, work, play and visit Redmond. Photo is the creation of the incredible artist, Jing Jing Wang! Project Timeline November 1st, 2022 : City Hall Meeting A group of local advocates visited city hall