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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
Jamie Zapata, a transgender woman discussing her HIV diagnosis

Jamie Zapata: On Her Life-Changing HIV Diagnosis and Becoming an LGBTQ Real Estate Advocate


Transgender

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.

March 21, 2019
Amber Leventry, a non-binary activist

Amber Leventry: On Getting Sober, Being Non-Binary, and Raising a Trans Kid


Non-Binary/Gender Non-Conforming

After overcoming sexual abuse, alcoholism, and gender identity issues, Amber Leventry is now sober and comfortable being non-binary, and they’re a huge advocate for their transgender child and the LGBTQIA community.

March 15, 2019
Daniel Hinojos, gay fashion designer

Daniel Hinojos: On Struggling to Come Out as Gay and Finding His Calling in Fashion


Gay/Lesbian

Daniel always knew he was gay, but with a Southern Baptist minister as a father, coming out didn’t seem like an option. Read about his path to living authentically and discovering his dream career in fashion.

March 7, 2019
Carine De Mesmaeker at Velvet Ibiza

Carine De Mesmaeker: On Creating Velvet Ibiza, a Festival in Europe for Gay Women


Gay/Lesbian

Carine De Mesmaeker, former DJ and owner of a lesbian bar, noticed a trend: lesbian bars were closing, but festivals were on the rise. So she decided to create one for gay women in Europe.

February 15, 2019

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