Profiles
Fighting Stigma One Conversation at a Time
Stigma. It’s something that people with HIV/AIDS have dealt with for decades. Even with all the education available now and the public awareness campaigns such as U = U (undetectable equals untransmittable), the stigma is still there.
Connecting the Distance with the T-Vals
In the Middle Tennessee area, there’s a group that has been around for quite some time and is showing no signs of slowing down. To keep up and to keep going, the group has switched from in-person meetings to online meetings and activities. They call themselves Tennessee VALS (T-VALS) and they are a transgender support and community group.
Community
Pride Wealth Strategies Aims to Provide LGBTQ+ Individuals with Personal Finance Coaching
What began as a hobby by entrepreneur and LGBTQ marketing expert Joey Amato has grown into a business.
‘Queer Eye’ Stars on How to Talk to ‘All Lives Matter’ People
Jonathan, Antoni and Karamo weigh in on the Black Lives Matter movement
Ask Allie: We Must All DO. BE. ACT. BETTER
To fail to actively include BIPOC (Black and Indigenous People of Color) in the conversation about LGBTQ+ issues is to perpetuate a culture that discounts not only the trauma and injuries of BIPOC in this country, but also their voices, accomplishments, and basic humanity.
Art & Culture
LGBT Alt-Rock Artist Kristen Ford to Release No Plans EP
Kristen Ford is one of the most explosive names in Nashville’s alternative rock music scene. The powerful singer/songwriter is scheduled to release her new EP titled “No Plans” next month led off by the single “Crooked Youth”.
Inside Jessie Ware’s Queer Utopia
Disco queen settles the gay debate over her new album and talks queer Twitter love, big wigs and pop music’s disco moment
Deep Inside Hollywood: Queer Hallmark Christmas, New ‘Batwoman’ Lead, and More
Queer Hallmark Christmas, New ‘Batwoman’ Lead, and More
Travel
Keep Your COOL This Summer
The heat of the summer is finally here. While the temperatures quickly rise, we found a few ways to keep you from overheating. As always, adhere to any safety and social distancing guidelines set forth so that everyone can have an enjoyable experience.
PRIDE Across Tennessee
Here you can find a listing of pride events across Tennessee and some of the
local sites to check out on your travels. All of the dates are correct as of the time of
publication. Please check each event’s website to confirm dates and times.
Pride Journey: Aspen Gay Ski Week
For years I’ve heard about Aspen Gay Ski Week, but it wasn’t until this year that I decided to take the journey out to Colorado and experience the event for myself. Now in its 43rd year, Aspen Gay Ski Week attracts guests from around the country and possibly around the world.