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Author: Emily Starbuck Gerson

Emily Starbuck Gerson is a seasoned journalist and storyteller, with over a decade of professional writing and editing experience. She's also an out member of the LGBTQIA+ community, and she launched Profiles in Pride in November 2017 as a platform to share the inspiring and empowering journeys of others. She conducts every interview and writes every profile herself. By day, she's a full-time freelance writer/editor; learn more at EmilyStarbuck.com.
Amazin LeThi

Amazin LeThi: On Being Saved by Sports and Working to Increase Asian Representation


Queer

Amazin LeThi felt very out of place as a child, but sports helped save her life. She now works to increase LGBTQ and Asian representation in sports and media to help youth feel less alone.

June 6, 2019
Show Your Pride Giveaway

Announcing Our ‘Show Your Pride Giveaway’ With Inclusive Apparel Co.!


Giveaways

Learn about our giveaway in honor of Pride Month with Inclusive Apparel Co. You can enter to win one of their Pride-themed shirts from June 1-4.

June 1, 2019
Danielle Roberts of Inclusive Apparel Co

Danielle Roberts: On Creating a Brand to Foster Inclusion for the LGBTQ Community


Bisexual

When Danielle came out as bi, she faced stereotypes and stigma, and when she and her wife were wedding planning, they felt left out. So they created a new brand to help the LGBTQ community feel more included and express pride.

May 30, 2019
Real Queer America author Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen: On Exploring LGBTQ Culture in America’s Red States


Queer, Transgender

Trans writer Samantha Allen took a road trip across several red states, and the result is her incredible book “Real Queer America” about LGBTQ culture in the most unexpected places.

May 23, 2019
Harper Watters, openly gay ballet dancer

Harper Watters: On Bringing a New Attitude to Ballet as a Gay Person of Color


Gay/Lesbian

As an openly gay person of color — and one who has a fierce strut in high heels — Harper breaks numerous ballet stereotypes. Here’s how he found his power in authenticity and is using his visibility for good.

May 16, 2019
Matthew Teter, a Texas college student focused on trans visibility

Matthew Teter: On the Life-Saving Importance of Trans Visibility


Queer, Transgender

Matthew felt scared and alone, until one day a friend showed him a YouTube video of a trans man that finally put his feelings into words. Now he works to promote trans visibility to help others.

May 2, 2019
Michael Venturiello of Christopher Street Tours

Michael Venturiello: On Sharing LGBTQ History Through NYC Walking Tours


Gay/Lesbian

Michael grew up thinking he was the only gay person in the world. Later, as he came out and learned about the gay community, he wanted to share this knowledge. Now he runs tours in New York City to teach LGBTQ history.

April 26, 2019
Jason Marsden of The Matthew Shepard Foundation

Jason Marsden: On Knowing Matthew Shepard and Carrying on His Legacy


Gay/Lesbian

As a young reporter in Wyoming, Jason Marsden befriended Matthew Shepard. He had no idea how Matthew’s death would change the direction of his life and help him come out as gay. This is his story.

April 18, 2019
Katie Sgarro, founder of AsylumConnect to help LGBTQ asylum seekers

Katie Sgarro: On Creating a Resource for LGBTQ Asylum Seekers


Gay/Lesbian

Katie struggled to come out, but when she met an LGBTQ asylum seeker in college, she realized how much harder things were elsewhere. So she co-founded a resource to help LGBTQ people fleeing persecution.

April 4, 2019
Transgender Day of Visibility giveaway

Announcing Our Transgender Day of Visibility Giveaway with Transguy Supply!


Giveaways

In honor of Transgender Day of Visibility, Profiles in Pride and Transguy Supply are partnering to give away a prize package for transmasculine folks valued at $75.

March 29, 2019

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