Announcing Our ‘Show Your Pride Giveaway’ With Inclusive Apparel Co.!
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.
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.
Danielle Roberts: On Creating a Brand to Foster Inclusion for the LGBTQ Community
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.
Samantha Allen: On Exploring LGBTQ Culture in America’s Red States
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.
Harper Watters: On Bringing a New Attitude to Ballet as a Gay Person of Color
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.
Matthew Teter: On the Life-Saving Importance of Trans Visibility
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.
Michael Venturiello: On Sharing LGBTQ History Through NYC Walking Tours
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.
Jason Marsden: On Knowing Matthew Shepard and Carrying on His Legacy
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.
Katie Sgarro: On Creating a Resource for LGBTQ Asylum Seekers
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.
Announcing Our Transgender Day of Visibility Giveaway with Transguy Supply!
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.
Jamie Zapata: On Her Life-Changing HIV Diagnosis and Becoming an LGBTQ Real Estate Advocate
After receiving an HIV diagnosis, Jamie Zapata turned her life around and became a Realtor. Now she’s an advocate for the LGBTQ community and is fighting for housing equality.