Michealangelo Signorile, Hasan Minhaj & Pride Month Set for Tonight's METROFOCUS

By: Jun. 20, 2016
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The award-winning series MetroFocus premieres new episodes in the New York and tri-state region weeknights at 5 p.m. on WLIW21, 5:30 p.m. on NJTV and 6 p.m. on THIRTEEN. All episodes are available at metrofocus.org following the broadcast.

The episodes description for tonight, Monday, June 20 follow below. Please note episode descriptions are subject to change. Please visit metrofocus.org for the latest information.

Monday, June 20 at 5:00 p.m. on WLIW21, 5:30 p.m. on NJTV and 6:00 p.m. on THIRTEEN
Signorile Exclusive: "The Fight Continues" - We're kicking off this week by celebrating the LGBT community, as the city gears up in anticipation of the Pride Parade that is taking place this coming Sunday. But while this month is a celebration of the rights this community has obtained thus far, it is important to remember that there is still much to do. Michealangelo Signorile, radio talk show host and a leading voice for gay activism, is here to tell us why homophobia is still very much an issue that this community faces and what's next in their fight.

Daily Show Correspondent Rips Congress on Gun Control - Last week in our nation's capitol, both elected representatives and the media gathered to break bread at the 72nd Annual Radio and Television Correspondents' Association Dinner. The night, normally intended for putting partisanship aside and enjoying each others company, usually involves a few laughs courtesy of a featured entertainer. But this year's speaker, Daily Show Correspondent Hasan Minhaj, wasn't there just for the comedy. We listen in to his sobering speech concerning gun control laws in the wake of the Orlando massacre.

5 "Don't Miss" NYC LGBT Pride Events - Pride Month all started on June 28th, 1969, when LGBT New Yorkers rioted following a police raid on the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in the West Village that was a safe HAVEN for those in the community. The raid, and subsequent riot, was the spark that ignited the modern gay rights movement, and is still celebrated each June. Decades later, the mass shooting at a gar night club in Orlando is a remind of how far the LGBT community still has to go in their quest for equality and to feel safe. The community will continue marching forward for this year's Pride Month, with countless gatherings, rallies, fundraisers, parades, and parties planned. Having trouble deciding which celebrations to participate in and show your pride? Time Out New York editor Will Pulos is here to tell you about the top five blowouts that you don't want to miss.



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