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
‘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.
Keep Your Pets COOL
Ahhhh… Summer! The outdoors, the lake, the swimming pool, beaches – I could go on. If your pets are like mine, they like the outdoors, but love the AC! Keeping them cool is a priority whether they are or aren’t lovers of summertime. Here are a few tips from Home Run Pet Care to keep them cool if you are on an outdoor adventure.
Art & Culture
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
Slick Chicks
Chicks frontwoman Natalie Maines on the queer creators behind the trio’s comeback album and their kinship with the LGBTQ community
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.