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Chris Conde, a queer rapper

Chris Conde: On Being a Sober Queer Rapper


Gay/Lesbian, Queer

Chris Conde struggled with his sexuality and past trauma, and he became an alcoholic. Once he got sober, he put his energy into being a queer rapper. Music helped him process his pain and find self-acceptance.

August 22, 2019
Caroline and Jessica Kaplan, who create art for LGBTQ visibility

Jessica & Caroline Kaplan: On Creating Art to Increase LGBTQ Visibility and Inclusion


Gay/Lesbian

Caroline and Jessica Kaplan had very different upbringings, but they both struggled to come out as lesbian. Now the couple runs an art and greeting card business to help increase LGBTQ visibility.

August 9, 2019
Aneesh Sheth, an actor working to increase transgender representation

Aneesh Sheth: On Creating the South Asian Transgender Representation She Wishes She Had as a Kid


Transgender

Aneesh Sheth grew up never seeing anyone like her on TV. She became an actor, and after transitioning, she now works to increase transgender representation in media.

July 18, 2019

Kristin Beck: On Coming Out as Transgender After Being a Navy SEAL


Transgender

Kristin Beck came out as transgender after 20 years of serving as an elite Navy SEAL. It wasn’t received well. She’s now an activist and speaker who works hard to break gender stereotypes and help heal PTSD.

July 10, 2019
Thomas Cole, trans man who navigated transition in marriage

Thomas Cole: On Navigating Transition in Marriage and Using Storytelling to Inspire the Trans Community


Transgender

Thomas Cole struggled with his gender identity and turned to Instagram for community and inspiration. After transitioning, he’s now a popular figure in the trans community who provides hope and inspiration to others.

June 28, 2019
Raymond Braun filming State of Pride

Raymond Braun: On Overcoming Shame, Becoming a Gay Media Personality, and Exploring the ‘State of Pride’


Gay/Lesbian

Raymond Braun was bullied as a kid and ashamed of his sexuality. Over time, he came into his own, and he now uses media as a platform to help LGBTQ people feel more empowered and less alone.

June 20, 2019
Lisa Cannistraci, owner of lesbian bar Henrietta Hudson

Lisa Cannistraci: On Founding the Nation’s Longest-Running Lesbian Bar


Gay/Lesbian

When Lisa Cannistraci opened Henrietta Hudson in New York City in 1991, she had no idea that nearly 30 years later, it would be the longest standing lesbian bar in America and a platform for social change.

June 12, 2019
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

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