The board of directors of Pride in Dallas has announced “several major decisions [that] establish the framework for its 2026 celebrations and reaffirm the organization’s commitment to visibility, remembrance, and community impact.” Chief among those announcements was renaming the annual September Pride parade in honor of the longtime executive director of the Dallas Tavern Guild and lead organizer for Dallas Pride, Michael Doughman.
“Michael Doughman was a respected leader, advocate and community builder whose impact on the Dallas LGBTQ+ community was both lasting and profound,” the press release notes. “Through his dedication to Pride, community organizing and creating inclusive spaces, Michael helped shape opportunities for visibility, celebration and connection for countless individuals. Naming the parade in his memory serves as a permanent tribute to his leadership, generosity, and unwavering commitment to ensuring Pride remains accessible, meaningful and rooted in community.”
Doughman retired from his positions with the Dallas Tavern Guild in the fall of 2018 and moved to Puerto Vallarta. He died at his home there on June 9 following an extended illness…