Sherri Gray: There Will Be Rainbows
“Besides, we know that after the storms, and the sludge, and the toil, and the troubles… there WILL be glitter…and glam…and music…and dancing… and Rainbows — lots and lots of Rainbows!!!”
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LGBT+ Ally
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Terry Vo: Empowering Youth
Terry Vo's Nashville story begins in an unexpected way – working for the Japanese government, the first foreign government to hold a consulate in Tennessee.
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Buick Audra: Showing Up, Staying Hopeful
Sometimes an ally goes a step further and advocates for or against particular policies that affect the community. Buick Audra is one of these allies. A musician originally from Miami, Buick has lived in Nashville for close to 12 years with her husband and two cats.
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Miss Margaret: Finding Hope Through Sharing Her Story at Nashville CARES
Margaret Williams, best known as Miss Margaret, is somewhat of an icon at Nashville CARES, a nonprofit that serves those living with and at risk for HIV. There’s hardly a person in the building who hasn’t been warmly greeted by her at least once a day.
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Building a Community: Amna Osman Takes the Reins of Nashville Cares
“Sticks in a bundle are unbreakable,” is a Kenyan proverb that speaks to the wisdom of making one stronger by surrounding it with many. When one looks at the life and career of Amna Osman, the newly hired CEO of Nashville CARES, you will clearly see this proverb come to life.
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Ally – Erica Rains: The Queen of Sparkles
By Joey Amato The first thing you need to know about Erica Rains, besides the fact that she is one of the LGBT+ community’s biggest allies, is that she loves…
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A Chat with Whitney Lee Forrester
by Joey Amato | photo courtesy of Whitney Lee Thompson Forrester Whitney Lee Thompson Forrester is the Cycle 10 Winner of America’s Next Top Model, the owner of the Copper…
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Ally – Deborah White
The recent boom in Nashville’s population has led to more than just an increase in the number of people who call the city home. Rapid growth has also led to a significant increase in the number of allies in its LGBT+ community.
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Amy & Vince: Country Music’s Super Couple on Love & Acceptance
Aside from being icons in their respective genres, the pair is also vocal about their support of the LGBT+ community. This past June, Vince Gill participated in Ty Herndon’s Concert for Love & Acceptance and drew a standing ovation from the crowd.
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Sinking Creek Farm: Where ALL Love is Welcome
When Ginger and Danny Demonbreun’s property was destroyed from the 2009 tornado outbreak, they decided to go for the dream they’d talked about for years. Out of all the ruble emerged Sinking Creek Farm.
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