Interview with Debra Porta, Executive Director of Pride Northwest

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Tue, 07/15/2025 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Transpositive PDX explores the vibrant activism in Portland reflecting the Transgender communities

We are thrilled to welcome Debra Porta, Executive Director of Pride Northwest, to this week’s episode of Transpositive PDX for an in-depth conversation about Portland Pride 2025, happening July 18–19 at Tom McCall Waterfront Park.

 

In this special interview, Debra shares what to expect at this year’s Pride Festival and Parade, from the vibrant lineup of performers and speakers to the many ways the festival is centering BIPOC, trans, and disabled voices. We’ll talk about the evolving purpose of Pride in an era of rising anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, and how Pride Northwest continues to ground its work in equity, justice, and celebration.

 

Debra also reflects on over two decades of leadership in the LGBTQ+ movement, the legacy of community resistance, and the importance of holding space for both joy and activism. Whether you’re new to Portland Pride or a long-time attendee, this conversation offers insight into the heart and history of one of the region’s largest LGBTQ+ events.

 

✨ Don’t miss this powerful episode of Transpositive PDX, a show by and for Portland’s trans and nonbinary community — only on KBOO 90.7 FM and streaming online at KBOO.fm.

 

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