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San Fernando Valley Pride is back! Don’t miss a historic social distancing gathering event among diverse LGBTQIA+ community members. Their grassroots Pride event will offer live performances, art installations, poetry, interactive art marking, drag show performances, vogue balls, networking, vending, and community resources desperately needed for our LGBTQIA+ community in the San

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Wil Wheaton has shown his support for Pride month by addressing some fans’ reactions to one of his most famous characters. In a post over the weekend, he acknowledged the effect that Wesley Crusher had on some men’s youths, and expressed joy at being able to SENATE PASSES LEGISLATION TO MAKE PULSE NIGHTCLUB A The U.S. Senate passed legislation designating Pulse nightclub, the scene of a deadly mass shooting five years ago, a national memorial Wednesday, reports USA Today.. The bill, S. 1605, passed by voice vote with no dissent three days before the anniversary of an attack on the Orlando, Florida night spot popular among gay club goers. The House passed its own version of the bill, H.R. 49, on May 12. GAY MEN’S “ROMAN HOLIDAY SPA” LOCATIONS CLOSE PERMANENTLY Photo By DUSTI CUNNINGHAM. Roman Holiday Spa “Health Clubs” have been added to the list of gay spaces that are forever lost to COVID-19, reports WEHO TIMES.. Both gay men’s bathhouse locations, one at 12814 Venice Blvd in Mar Vista, and the other at 14435 Victory Blvd, in Van Nuys, survived the AIDS epidemic in the 80s and 90s, only to then shutter during the coronavirus pandemic in ADULT FILM PERFORMER ALEX RILEY, 22, HAS PASSED AWAY. RIP Alex Riley, who rose to prominence in the adult industry appearing in Helix productions, has died at the age of 22, reports Queerty.. The young performer had won awards like GayVN’s Best Newcomer in 2020, and was loved by his fans, co-stars, and boyfriend, fellow performer Jacob Hansen.. An official statement from Helix Studios was posted

Thursday morning.

DIRTY MOVIES

Dan Savage. Photo by Rachel Robinson Dan Savage’s HUMP! Film Festival—the “Sundance of amateur porn”—online January 30th through March 6th 2021.

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An interview with Joshua R Gonzalez, MD, an L.A. based urologic surgeon, on erectile dysfunction. BY VICTOR MELAMED. Dr. Gonzales—let’s get right to it—what causes erectile dysfunction. LOCALS PROTEST OVER EL MONTE CHURCH’S ANTI-LGBTQ MESSAGE Tension has flared up between leadership of the First Works Baptist Church and some members of the community who are outraged by the church’s anti-LGBTQ message, reports San Gabriel Valley Tribune.. Last week, some residents called First Works Pastor Bruce Mejia’s sermons and the church’s stance hate speech during public comments at the El Monte City Council meeting.

PEP, PREP OR BOTH?

Dr. Tony Mills from SoCal Mens Medical Group on navigating new HIV prevention strategies. By Tony Mills, MD. I met with a patient last week —recently diagnosed with gonorrhea—to discuss STD and HIV prevention. His HIV test with the new more sensitive 4th generation assay had come back negative but the unprotected encounter that led to the STD certainly put him at risk for HIV. CELEBRATION OF LIFE IN MEMORY OF DIVINE LEAH ARCHER. RIP A celebration of life in memory of Divine Leah Archer will take place on April 13 at 10437 Burbank Blvd, Los Angeles, CA. Leah Archer aka Divine, 25 was found dead last month in a Los Angeles park, according

to media reports.

THE FIGHT MAGAZINE

San Fernando Valley Pride is back! Don’t miss a historic social distancing gathering event among diverse LGBTQIA+ community members. Their grassroots Pride event will offer live performances, art installations, poetry, interactive art marking, drag show performances, vogue balls, networking, vending, and community resources desperately needed for our LGBTQIA+ community in the San

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Wil Wheaton has shown his support for Pride month by addressing some fans’ reactions to one of his most famous characters. In a post over the weekend, he acknowledged the effect that Wesley Crusher had on some men’s youths, and expressed joy at being able to SENATE PASSES LEGISLATION TO MAKE PULSE NIGHTCLUB A The U.S. Senate passed legislation designating Pulse nightclub, the scene of a deadly mass shooting five years ago, a national memorial Wednesday, reports USA Today.. The bill, S. 1605, passed by voice vote with no dissent three days before the anniversary of an attack on the Orlando, Florida night spot popular among gay club goers. The House passed its own version of the bill, H.R. 49, on May 12. GAY MEN’S “ROMAN HOLIDAY SPA” LOCATIONS CLOSE PERMANENTLY Photo By DUSTI CUNNINGHAM. Roman Holiday Spa “Health Clubs” have been added to the list of gay spaces that are forever lost to COVID-19, reports WEHO TIMES.. Both gay men’s bathhouse locations, one at 12814 Venice Blvd in Mar Vista, and the other at 14435 Victory Blvd, in Van Nuys, survived the AIDS epidemic in the 80s and 90s, only to then shutter during the coronavirus pandemic in ADULT FILM PERFORMER ALEX RILEY, 22, HAS PASSED AWAY. RIP Alex Riley, who rose to prominence in the adult industry appearing in Helix productions, has died at the age of 22, reports Queerty.. The young performer had won awards like GayVN’s Best Newcomer in 2020, and was loved by his fans, co-stars, and boyfriend, fellow performer Jacob Hansen.. An official statement from Helix Studios was posted

Thursday morning.

DIRTY MOVIES

Dan Savage. Photo by Rachel Robinson Dan Savage’s HUMP! Film Festival—the “Sundance of amateur porn”—online January 30th through March 6th 2021.

THE ERECTION EXPERT

An interview with Joshua R Gonzalez, MD, an L.A. based urologic surgeon, on erectile dysfunction. BY VICTOR MELAMED. Dr. Gonzales—let’s get right to it—what causes erectile dysfunction. LOCALS PROTEST OVER EL MONTE CHURCH’S ANTI-LGBTQ MESSAGE Tension has flared up between leadership of the First Works Baptist Church and some members of the community who are outraged by the church’s anti-LGBTQ message, reports San Gabriel Valley Tribune.. Last week, some residents called First Works Pastor Bruce Mejia’s sermons and the church’s stance hate speech during public comments at the El Monte City Council meeting.

PEP, PREP OR BOTH?

Dr. Tony Mills from SoCal Mens Medical Group on navigating new HIV prevention strategies. By Tony Mills, MD. I met with a patient last week —recently diagnosed with gonorrhea—to discuss STD and HIV prevention. His HIV test with the new more sensitive 4th generation assay had come back negative but the unprotected encounter that led to the STD certainly put him at risk for HIV. CELEBRATION OF LIFE IN MEMORY OF DIVINE LEAH ARCHER. RIP A celebration of life in memory of Divine Leah Archer will take place on April 13 at 10437 Burbank Blvd, Los Angeles, CA. Leah Archer aka Divine, 25 was found dead last month in a Los Angeles park, according

to media reports.

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Wil Wheaton has shown his support for Pride month by addressing some fans’ reactions to one of his most famous characters. In a post over the weekend, he acknowledged the effect that Wesley Crusher had on some men’s youths, and expressed joy at being able to HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT How identity and visibility relate to curbing commercial tobacco use. BY MARIELLE REATAZA, MD, MS. L ike many, I’ve spent the majority of my time in my apartment for the better part of a year. This past March marked the anniversary of California’s Stay at Home order, one of the most restrictive in the nation. SENATE PASSES LEGISLATION TO MAKE PULSE NIGHTCLUB A The U.S. Senate passed legislation designating Pulse nightclub, the scene of a deadly mass shooting five years ago, a national memorial Wednesday, reports USA Today.. The bill, S. 1605, passed by voice vote with no dissent three days before the anniversary of an attack on the Orlando, Florida night spot popular among gay club goers. The House passed its own version of the bill, H.R. 49, on May 12.

IT TAKES A VILLAGE

We asked these fine community members what Pride means to them. BY DARSEEN | PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM. Indian. SANJ GREWAL. An eye surgeon practicing in Palm Springs, Sanj lives with his husband of 12 years, Brad Ward, and their three dogs, Baxter, Samson & Lola. “To me, Pride means authentically loving and celebrating oneself, other people, and truth.” GAY MORMON COMES OUT TO HIS DAD. WATCH WHAT HAPPENS! Austin Swink was preparing to go on his first mission trip with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when he decided to reveal the news that he was gay to his dad, Vaughn Swink, reports USA Today. “I got this feeling that I just needed to get it off my chest before I left, because it was weighing on me for so long, not saying anything,” Swink, from Port St Lucie, Florida, said. WEHO’S “ONE CITY ONE PRIDE” LGBTQ ARTS FESTIVAL CONTINUES Each year, the City of West Hollywood celebrates the artistic contributions of the LGBTQ community with its vibrant One City One Pride LGBTQ Arts Festival. THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY FRESH MEAT FESTIVAL OF TRANS & QUEER The festival kicks off June 18-20 (on YouTube Live) with #superFRESH Programs featuring world premieres commissioned especially for our 20th Anniversary, by FRESH WORKS! commissioned artists: Angelica & Jahaira, Antoine Hunter / Purple Fire Crow, DANDY (Randy Ford & David Rue), Lady Dane Edidi, J Mase III, and Mark Travis Rivera. ARBY’S EMPLOYEE FIRED AFTER WRITING HOMOPHOBIC SLUR ON An Arby’s employee in Lafayette, Indiana is out of a job after he decided to call a gay couple a slur on their receipt, reports LGBTQ Nation.. John Burns said he and his partner Craig Gray were “shocked” to find the word “fag” written on their Arby’s receipt after they got lunch this past Sunday. “The kid seemed like he was new on the job, like he was really nice,” Burns said THE ROSTOW REPORT BY ANN ROSTOW LETTERS R US. There’s a new GLBT Lego set called “Everyone is Awesome!” featuring eleven rainbow colored little people of indeterminate gender. The extra colors include pale blue, white, pink, black and brown “to acknowledge the diversity of skin tones and backgrounds within the LGBTQIA+ community,” the Guardian writes. Put me down as someone who has little patience for the extra HOPE WILL NEVER BE SILENT STOLI® Vodka Celebrates Pride 2021 With Harvey Milk Global Collector’s Edition Bottle. S toli® Vodka and The Harvey Milk Foundation are continuing their partnership with the launch of the limited stock Stoli® Harvey Milk Global Collector’s Edition Bottle, featuring art from Paraguayan artist Oz Montania.. Stoli has worked with The Harvey Milk Foundation in this capacity before, having

THE FIGHT MAGAZINE

San Fernando Valley Pride is back! Don’t miss a historic social distancing gathering event among diverse LGBTQIA+ community members. Their grassroots Pride event will offer live performances, art installations, poetry, interactive art marking, drag show performances, vogue balls, networking, vending, and community resources desperately needed for our LGBTQIA+ community in the San

Fernando

HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT How identity and visibility relate to curbing commercial tobacco use. BY MARIELLE REATAZA, MD, MS. L ike many, I’ve spent the majority of my time in my apartment for the better part of a year. This past March marked the anniversary of California’s Stay at Home order, one of the most restrictive in the nation. THE ART | THE FIGHT MAGAZINE A rtist, DJ, and Performer Stanley Frank (Sensation) has been a staple in the nightlife scenes of San Francisco and Los Angeles for over fifteen years. Whether playing out, creating art or acting, Stanley’s world is one imbued in saturated color, romanticism and humour. An avid scholar of music, art history and culture, he became involved in making collages a few years ago, which playfully THE CITY | THE FIGHT MAGAZINE For up to date info visit: www.lapride.org. SAN DIEGO. UNIFORMED POLICE OFFICERS NOW BANNED AT PRIDE EVENTS. San Diego is among pride organizers in several US and Canadian cities that will ban LGBT+ police officers from wearing their uniforms during Pride events this summer as anger about police brutality against minorities simmers a year after the murder of George Floyd.

IT TAKES A VILLAGE

We asked these fine community members what Pride means to them. BY DARSEEN | PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM. Indian. SANJ GREWAL. An eye surgeon practicing in Palm Springs, Sanj lives with his husband of 12 years, Brad Ward, and their three dogs, Baxter, Samson & Lola. “To me, Pride means authentically loving and celebrating oneself, other people, and truth.” THE PRIDE PROCLAMATION President Biden has issued a proclamation affirming June 2021 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month, marking a time a time of hope, progress, and promise for LGBTQ+ Americans across the country HOPE WILL NEVER BE SILENT STOLI® Vodka Celebrates Pride 2021 With Harvey Milk Global Collector’s Edition Bottle. S toli® Vodka and The Harvey Milk Foundation are continuing their partnership with the launch of the limited stock Stoli® Harvey Milk Global Collector’s Edition Bottle, featuring art from Paraguayan artist Oz Montania.. Stoli has worked with The Harvey Milk Foundation in this capacity before, having THE ROSTOW REPORT BY ANN ROSTOW LETTERS R US. There’s a new GLBT Lego set called “Everyone is Awesome!” featuring eleven rainbow colored little people of indeterminate gender. The extra colors include pale blue, white, pink, black and brown “to acknowledge the diversity of skin tones and backgrounds within the LGBTQIA+ community,” the Guardian writes. Put me down as someone who has little patience for the extra LONG BEACH UNVEILS NEW RAINBOW LIFEGUARD TOWER IN PLACE OF The tower, which will be dedicated at a 5 p.m. ceremony on the beach near 12th Place, will be painted by the city’s lifeguards, just like the last one was. “I’m very proud to see our lifeguard tower back as a symbol of inclusion and love,” Mayor Robert Garcia, the city’s first openly gay mayor, said in a statement.. Garcia was quick to denounce the March blaze as an “act of hate.” STAR TREK’S WILL WHEATON PRIDE POST: I LOVE WESLEY CRUSHER Wil Wheaton has shown his support for Pride month by addressing some fans’ reactions to one of his most famous characters. In a post over the weekend, he acknowledged the effect that Wesley Crusher had on some men’s youths, and expressed joy at being able to share the character with them, reports Daily Star Trek News.. On his Facebook page, Wheaton wrote, “Over the years, I’ve met

THE FIGHT MAGAZINE

San Fernando Valley Pride is back! Don’t miss a historic social distancing gathering event among diverse LGBTQIA+ community members. Their grassroots Pride event will offer live performances, art installations, poetry, interactive art marking, drag show performances, vogue balls, networking, vending, and community resources desperately needed for our LGBTQIA+ community in the San

Fernando

HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT How identity and visibility relate to curbing commercial tobacco use. BY MARIELLE REATAZA, MD, MS. L ike many, I’ve spent the majority of my time in my apartment for the better part of a year. This past March marked the anniversary of California’s Stay at Home order, one of the most restrictive in the nation. THE ART | THE FIGHT MAGAZINE A rtist, DJ, and Performer Stanley Frank (Sensation) has been a staple in the nightlife scenes of San Francisco and Los Angeles for over fifteen years. Whether playing out, creating art or acting, Stanley’s world is one imbued in saturated color, romanticism and humour. An avid scholar of music, art history and culture, he became involved in making collages a few years ago, which playfully THE CITY | THE FIGHT MAGAZINE For up to date info visit: www.lapride.org. SAN DIEGO. UNIFORMED POLICE OFFICERS NOW BANNED AT PRIDE EVENTS. San Diego is among pride organizers in several US and Canadian cities that will ban LGBT+ police officers from wearing their uniforms during Pride events this summer as anger about police brutality against minorities simmers a year after the murder of George Floyd.

IT TAKES A VILLAGE

We asked these fine community members what Pride means to them. BY DARSEEN | PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM. Indian. SANJ GREWAL. An eye surgeon practicing in Palm Springs, Sanj lives with his husband of 12 years, Brad Ward, and their three dogs, Baxter, Samson & Lola. “To me, Pride means authentically loving and celebrating oneself, other people, and truth.” THE PRIDE PROCLAMATION President Biden has issued a proclamation affirming June 2021 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month, marking a time a time of hope, progress, and promise for LGBTQ+ Americans across the country HOPE WILL NEVER BE SILENT STOLI® Vodka Celebrates Pride 2021 With Harvey Milk Global Collector’s Edition Bottle. S toli® Vodka and The Harvey Milk Foundation are continuing their partnership with the launch of the limited stock Stoli® Harvey Milk Global Collector’s Edition Bottle, featuring art from Paraguayan artist Oz Montania.. Stoli has worked with The Harvey Milk Foundation in this capacity before, having THE ROSTOW REPORT BY ANN ROSTOW LETTERS R US. There’s a new GLBT Lego set called “Everyone is Awesome!” featuring eleven rainbow colored little people of indeterminate gender. The extra colors include pale blue, white, pink, black and brown “to acknowledge the diversity of skin tones and backgrounds within the LGBTQIA+ community,” the Guardian writes. Put me down as someone who has little patience for the extra LONG BEACH UNVEILS NEW RAINBOW LIFEGUARD TOWER IN PLACE OF The tower, which will be dedicated at a 5 p.m. ceremony on the beach near 12th Place, will be painted by the city’s lifeguards, just like the last one was. “I’m very proud to see our lifeguard tower back as a symbol of inclusion and love,” Mayor Robert Garcia, the city’s first openly gay mayor, said in a statement.. Garcia was quick to denounce the March blaze as an “act of hate.” STAR TREK’S WILL WHEATON PRIDE POST: I LOVE WESLEY CRUSHER Wil Wheaton has shown his support for Pride month by addressing some fans’ reactions to one of his most famous characters. In a post over the weekend, he acknowledged the effect that Wesley Crusher had on some men’s youths, and expressed joy at being able to share the character with them, reports Daily Star Trek News.. On his Facebook page, Wheaton wrote, “Over the years, I’ve met HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT How identity and visibility relate to curbing commercial tobacco use. BY MARIELLE REATAZA, MD, MS. L ike many, I’ve spent the majority of my time in my apartment for the better part of a year. This past March marked the anniversary of California’s Stay at Home order, one of the most restrictive in the nation. THE ART | THE FIGHT MAGAZINE A rtist, DJ, and Performer Stanley Frank (Sensation) has been a staple in the nightlife scenes of San Francisco and Los Angeles for over fifteen years. Whether playing out, creating art or acting, Stanley’s world is one imbued in saturated color, romanticism and humour. An avid scholar of music, art history and culture, he became involved in making collages a few years ago, which playfully THE PRIDE PROCLAMATION President Biden has issued a proclamation affirming June 2021 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month, marking a time a time of hope, progress, and promise for LGBTQ+ Americans across the country QUEER FACES & SPACES PHOTOS AND TEXT BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM. Facebook. Twitter GAY MORMON COMES OUT TO HIS DAD. WATCH WHAT HAPPENS! Austin Swink was preparing to go on his first mission trip with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when he decided to reveal the news that he was gay to his dad, Vaughn Swink, reports USA Today. “I got this feeling that I just needed to get it off my chest before I left, because it was weighing on me for so long, not saying anything,” Swink, from Port St Lucie, Florida, said. LONG BEACH UNVEILS NEW RAINBOW LIFEGUARD TOWER IN PLACE OF The tower, which will be dedicated at a 5 p.m. ceremony on the beach near 12th Place, will be painted by the city’s lifeguards, just like the last one was. “I’m very proud to see our lifeguard tower back as a symbol of inclusion and love,” Mayor Robert Garcia, the city’s first openly gay mayor, said in a statement.. Garcia was quick to denounce the March blaze as an “act of hate.” STAR TREK’S WILL WHEATON PRIDE POST: I LOVE WESLEY CRUSHER Wil Wheaton has shown his support for Pride month by addressing some fans’ reactions to one of his most famous characters. In a post over the weekend, he acknowledged the effect that Wesley Crusher had on some men’s youths, and expressed joy at being able to share the character with them, reports Daily Star Trek News.. On his Facebook page, Wheaton wrote, “Over the years, I’ve met “STRENGTH HAS NO GENDER!” BRETMAN ROCK MODELS FOR NIKE’S Beauty mogul Bretman Rock is breaking the internet this week following the announcement that he is one of the faces of Nike’s annual Be True collection, in solidarity with Pride month, reports yahoo!life.. The Hawaiian-raised Filipino star posted images of himself wearing footwear and apparel from the collection, including a tight sports bra showing off his tight abs, as he proudly waves a ARBY’S EMPLOYEE FIRED AFTER WRITING HOMOPHOBIC SLUR ON An Arby’s employee in Lafayette, Indiana is out of a job after he decided to call a gay couple a slur on their receipt, reports LGBTQ Nation.. John Burns said he and his partner Craig Gray were “shocked” to find the word “fag” written on their Arby’s receipt after they got lunch this past Sunday. “The kid seemed like he was new on the job, like he was really nice,” Burns said TAKE THAT! BURGER KING TAUNTS CHICK-FIL-A: WILL DONATE TO Burger King says that for every Ch’King sandwich sold during June – Pride month – it will donate to The Human Rights Campaign, reports Business Insider.. The chain announced the donation plans in a tweet on June 3 that seemed pointed at Chick-fil-A, the reigning chicken sandwich fast food restaurant. BK says it will donate 40 cents for every chicken sandwich sold up to $250,000, or

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San Fernando Valley Pride is back! Don’t miss a historic social distancing gathering event among diverse LGBTQIA+ community members. Their grassroots Pride event will offer live performances, art installations, poetry, interactive art marking, drag show performances, vogue balls, networking, vending, and community resources desperately needed for our LGBTQIA+ community in the San

Fernando

HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT How identity and visibility relate to curbing commercial tobacco use. BY MARIELLE REATAZA, MD, MS. L ike many, I’ve spent the majority of my time in my apartment for the better part of a year. This past March marked the anniversary of California’s Stay at Home order, one of the most restrictive in the nation. THE ART | THE FIGHT MAGAZINE A rtist, DJ, and Performer Stanley Frank (Sensation) has been a staple in the nightlife scenes of San Francisco and Los Angeles for over fifteen years. Whether playing out, creating art or acting, Stanley’s world is one imbued in saturated color, romanticism and humour. An avid scholar of music, art history and culture, he became involved in making collages a few years ago, which playfully THE CITY | THE FIGHT MAGAZINE For up to date info visit: www.lapride.org. SAN DIEGO. UNIFORMED POLICE OFFICERS NOW BANNED AT PRIDE EVENTS. San Diego is among pride organizers in several US and Canadian cities that will ban LGBT+ police officers from wearing their uniforms during Pride events this summer as anger about police brutality against minorities simmers a year after the murder of George Floyd.

IT TAKES A VILLAGE

We asked these fine community members what Pride means to them. BY DARSEEN | PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM. Indian. SANJ GREWAL. An eye surgeon practicing in Palm Springs, Sanj lives with his husband of 12 years, Brad Ward, and their three dogs, Baxter, Samson & Lola. “To me, Pride means authentically loving and celebrating oneself, other people, and truth.” THE PRIDE PROCLAMATION President Biden has issued a proclamation affirming June 2021 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month, marking a time a time of hope, progress, and promise for LGBTQ+ Americans across the country HOPE WILL NEVER BE SILENT STOLI® Vodka Celebrates Pride 2021 With Harvey Milk Global Collector’s Edition Bottle. S toli® Vodka and The Harvey Milk Foundation are continuing their partnership with the launch of the limited stock Stoli® Harvey Milk Global Collector’s Edition Bottle, featuring art from Paraguayan artist Oz Montania.. Stoli has worked with The Harvey Milk Foundation in this capacity before, having THE ROSTOW REPORT BY ANN ROSTOW LETTERS R US. There’s a new GLBT Lego set called “Everyone is Awesome!” featuring eleven rainbow colored little people of indeterminate gender. The extra colors include pale blue, white, pink, black and brown “to acknowledge the diversity of skin tones and backgrounds within the LGBTQIA+ community,” the Guardian writes. Put me down as someone who has little patience for the extra LONG BEACH UNVEILS NEW RAINBOW LIFEGUARD TOWER IN PLACE OF The tower, which will be dedicated at a 5 p.m. ceremony on the beach near 12th Place, will be painted by the city’s lifeguards, just like the last one was. “I’m very proud to see our lifeguard tower back as a symbol of inclusion and love,” Mayor Robert Garcia, the city’s first openly gay mayor, said in a statement.. Garcia was quick to denounce the March blaze as an “act of hate.” STAR TREK’S WILL WHEATON PRIDE POST: I LOVE WESLEY CRUSHER Wil Wheaton has shown his support for Pride month by addressing some fans’ reactions to one of his most famous characters. In a post over the weekend, he acknowledged the effect that Wesley Crusher had on some men’s youths, and expressed joy at being able to share the character with them, reports Daily Star Trek News.. On his Facebook page, Wheaton wrote, “Over the years, I’ve met

THE FIGHT MAGAZINE

San Fernando Valley Pride is back! Don’t miss a historic social distancing gathering event among diverse LGBTQIA+ community members. Their grassroots Pride event will offer live performances, art installations, poetry, interactive art marking, drag show performances, vogue balls, networking, vending, and community resources desperately needed for our LGBTQIA+ community in the San

Fernando

HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT How identity and visibility relate to curbing commercial tobacco use. BY MARIELLE REATAZA, MD, MS. L ike many, I’ve spent the majority of my time in my apartment for the better part of a year. This past March marked the anniversary of California’s Stay at Home order, one of the most restrictive in the nation. THE ART | THE FIGHT MAGAZINE A rtist, DJ, and Performer Stanley Frank (Sensation) has been a staple in the nightlife scenes of San Francisco and Los Angeles for over fifteen years. Whether playing out, creating art or acting, Stanley’s world is one imbued in saturated color, romanticism and humour. An avid scholar of music, art history and culture, he became involved in making collages a few years ago, which playfully THE CITY | THE FIGHT MAGAZINE For up to date info visit: www.lapride.org. SAN DIEGO. UNIFORMED POLICE OFFICERS NOW BANNED AT PRIDE EVENTS. San Diego is among pride organizers in several US and Canadian cities that will ban LGBT+ police officers from wearing their uniforms during Pride events this summer as anger about police brutality against minorities simmers a year after the murder of George Floyd.

IT TAKES A VILLAGE

We asked these fine community members what Pride means to them. BY DARSEEN | PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM. Indian. SANJ GREWAL. An eye surgeon practicing in Palm Springs, Sanj lives with his husband of 12 years, Brad Ward, and their three dogs, Baxter, Samson & Lola. “To me, Pride means authentically loving and celebrating oneself, other people, and truth.” THE PRIDE PROCLAMATION President Biden has issued a proclamation affirming June 2021 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month, marking a time a time of hope, progress, and promise for LGBTQ+ Americans across the country HOPE WILL NEVER BE SILENT STOLI® Vodka Celebrates Pride 2021 With Harvey Milk Global Collector’s Edition Bottle. S toli® Vodka and The Harvey Milk Foundation are continuing their partnership with the launch of the limited stock Stoli® Harvey Milk Global Collector’s Edition Bottle, featuring art from Paraguayan artist Oz Montania.. Stoli has worked with The Harvey Milk Foundation in this capacity before, having THE ROSTOW REPORT BY ANN ROSTOW LETTERS R US. There’s a new GLBT Lego set called “Everyone is Awesome!” featuring eleven rainbow colored little people of indeterminate gender. The extra colors include pale blue, white, pink, black and brown “to acknowledge the diversity of skin tones and backgrounds within the LGBTQIA+ community,” the Guardian writes. Put me down as someone who has little patience for the extra LONG BEACH UNVEILS NEW RAINBOW LIFEGUARD TOWER IN PLACE OF The tower, which will be dedicated at a 5 p.m. ceremony on the beach near 12th Place, will be painted by the city’s lifeguards, just like the last one was. “I’m very proud to see our lifeguard tower back as a symbol of inclusion and love,” Mayor Robert Garcia, the city’s first openly gay mayor, said in a statement.. Garcia was quick to denounce the March blaze as an “act of hate.” STAR TREK’S WILL WHEATON PRIDE POST: I LOVE WESLEY CRUSHER Wil Wheaton has shown his support for Pride month by addressing some fans’ reactions to one of his most famous characters. In a post over the weekend, he acknowledged the effect that Wesley Crusher had on some men’s youths, and expressed joy at being able to share the character with them, reports Daily Star Trek News.. On his Facebook page, Wheaton wrote, “Over the years, I’ve met HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT How identity and visibility relate to curbing commercial tobacco use. BY MARIELLE REATAZA, MD, MS. L ike many, I’ve spent the majority of my time in my apartment for the better part of a year. This past March marked the anniversary of California’s Stay at Home order, one of the most restrictive in the nation. THE ART | THE FIGHT MAGAZINE A rtist, DJ, and Performer Stanley Frank (Sensation) has been a staple in the nightlife scenes of San Francisco and Los Angeles for over fifteen years. Whether playing out, creating art or acting, Stanley’s world is one imbued in saturated color, romanticism and humour. An avid scholar of music, art history and culture, he became involved in making collages a few years ago, which playfully THE PRIDE PROCLAMATION President Biden has issued a proclamation affirming June 2021 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month, marking a time a time of hope, progress, and promise for LGBTQ+ Americans across the country QUEER FACES & SPACES PHOTOS AND TEXT BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM. Facebook. Twitter GAY MORMON COMES OUT TO HIS DAD. WATCH WHAT HAPPENS! Austin Swink was preparing to go on his first mission trip with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when he decided to reveal the news that he was gay to his dad, Vaughn Swink, reports USA Today. “I got this feeling that I just needed to get it off my chest before I left, because it was weighing on me for so long, not saying anything,” Swink, from Port St Lucie, Florida, said. LONG BEACH UNVEILS NEW RAINBOW LIFEGUARD TOWER IN PLACE OF The tower, which will be dedicated at a 5 p.m. ceremony on the beach near 12th Place, will be painted by the city’s lifeguards, just like the last one was. “I’m very proud to see our lifeguard tower back as a symbol of inclusion and love,” Mayor Robert Garcia, the city’s first openly gay mayor, said in a statement.. Garcia was quick to denounce the March blaze as an “act of hate.” STAR TREK’S WILL WHEATON PRIDE POST: I LOVE WESLEY CRUSHER Wil Wheaton has shown his support for Pride month by addressing some fans’ reactions to one of his most famous characters. In a post over the weekend, he acknowledged the effect that Wesley Crusher had on some men’s youths, and expressed joy at being able to share the character with them, reports Daily Star Trek News.. On his Facebook page, Wheaton wrote, “Over the years, I’ve met “STRENGTH HAS NO GENDER!” BRETMAN ROCK MODELS FOR NIKE’S Beauty mogul Bretman Rock is breaking the internet this week following the announcement that he is one of the faces of Nike’s annual Be True collection, in solidarity with Pride month, reports yahoo!life.. The Hawaiian-raised Filipino star posted images of himself wearing footwear and apparel from the collection, including a tight sports bra showing off his tight abs, as he proudly waves a ARBY’S EMPLOYEE FIRED AFTER WRITING HOMOPHOBIC SLUR ON An Arby’s employee in Lafayette, Indiana is out of a job after he decided to call a gay couple a slur on their receipt, reports LGBTQ Nation.. John Burns said he and his partner Craig Gray were “shocked” to find the word “fag” written on their Arby’s receipt after they got lunch this past Sunday. “The kid seemed like he was new on the job, like he was really nice,” Burns said TAKE THAT! BURGER KING TAUNTS CHICK-FIL-A: WILL DONATE TO Burger King says that for every Ch’King sandwich sold during June – Pride month – it will donate to The Human Rights Campaign, reports Business Insider.. The chain announced the donation plans in a tweet on June 3 that seemed pointed at Chick-fil-A, the reigning chicken sandwich fast food restaurant. 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An interview with Joshua R Gonzalez, MD, an L.A. based urologic surgeon, on erectile dysfunction. BY VICTOR MELAMED. Dr. Gonzales—let’s get right to it—what causes erectile dysfunction. THE SPREAD - THE FIGHT MAGAZINE Ian Utterback & Josue Oliva. PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM. NAME: Ian Utterback AGE: 27 HOMETOWN: Omaha, NE SELF IDENTIFY AS: Gay CURRENT AND PAST OCCUPATIONS: Used to be a hairstylist and go-go dancer. CHILDHOOD CRUSH: SEAN William Scott RELATIONSHIP STATUS: Single PET PEEVE: I hate it when someone uses the one squat rack in the gym for their whole workout. YOUR GO-GO DANCING IN THE USA [COVER For more on David Rest, follow him on Instagram: @davidrest89, or on Twitter: @david14rv. LA LGBT CENTER MOURNS THE DEATH OF PROJECT 10 FOUNDER GINA (Photo: Virginia Uribe, Ph.D.) In response to the passing of Virginia (Gina) Uribe, Ph.D., who died on Saturday, Los Angeles LGBT Center CEO Lorri L. Jean issued the following statement: CELEBRATION OF LIFE IN MEMORY OF DIVINE LEAH ARCHER. RIP A celebration of life in memory of Divine Leah Archer will take place on April 13 at 10437 Burbank Blvd, Los Angeles, CA. Leah Archer aka Divine, 25 was found dead last month in a Los Angeles park, according

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ON THE COVER & ON THIS PAGE Andrew Herring Tokyo Sanj Grewal Tray Ignacio Ryan Oji Big Dipper COVER PHOTO, CONTENTS PHOTO & FEATURE PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM THE SHARE | THE FIGHT MAGAZINE IT GETS BETTER SOBER We checked in with these clean and sober individuals with various lengths of sobriety to see how life has improved for them in their recovery. THE SPREAD | THE FIGHT MAGAZINE ←LA LGBT Center’s Virtual Trans Pride L.A. Expands to Three Days on June 17–19. The Share →. Search NY GOV. CUOMO‘S DAUGHTER MICHAELA KENNEDY-CUOMO COMES OUT Gov. Andrew Cuomo‘s youngest daughter Michaela Kennedy-Cuomo came out as bisexual Friday, reports CBS New York.. In an Instagram post, the 23-year-old Brown University graduate opened up about her sexuality in honor of Pride Month. Her caption reads in part “Today I stand in my queer identity with pride, and in memory of those who

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An interview with Joshua R Gonzalez, MD, an L.A. based urologic surgeon, on erectile dysfunction. BY VICTOR MELAMED. Dr. Gonzales—let’s get right to it—what causes erectile dysfunction. THE SPREAD - THE FIGHT MAGAZINE Ian Utterback & Josue Oliva. PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM. NAME: Ian Utterback AGE: 27 HOMETOWN: Omaha, NE SELF IDENTIFY AS: Gay CURRENT AND PAST OCCUPATIONS: Used to be a hairstylist and go-go dancer. CHILDHOOD CRUSH: SEAN William Scott RELATIONSHIP STATUS: Single PET PEEVE: I hate it when someone uses the one squat rack in the gym for their whole workout. YOUR GO-GO DANCING IN THE USA [COVER For more on David Rest, follow him on Instagram: @davidrest89, or on Twitter: @david14rv. LA LGBT CENTER MOURNS THE DEATH OF PROJECT 10 FOUNDER GINA (Photo: Virginia Uribe, Ph.D.) In response to the passing of Virginia (Gina) Uribe, Ph.D., who died on Saturday, Los Angeles LGBT Center CEO Lorri L. Jean issued the following statement: CELEBRATION OF LIFE IN MEMORY OF DIVINE LEAH ARCHER. RIP A celebration of life in memory of Divine Leah Archer will take place on April 13 at 10437 Burbank Blvd, Los Angeles, CA. Leah Archer aka Divine, 25 was found dead last month in a Los Angeles park, according

to media reports.

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San Fernando Valley Pride is back! Don’t miss a historic social distancing gathering event among diverse LGBTQIA+ community members. Their grassroots Pride event will offer live performances, art installations, poetry, interactive art marking, drag show performances, vogue balls, networking, vending, and community resources desperately needed for our LGBTQIA+ community in the San

Fernando

GAY MEN’S “ROMAN HOLIDAY SPA” LOCATIONS CLOSE PERMANENTLY Photo By DUSTI CUNNINGHAM. Roman Holiday Spa “Health Clubs” have been added to the list of gay spaces that are forever lost to COVID-19, reports WEHO TIMES.. Both gay men’s bathhouse locations, one at 12814 Venice Blvd in Mar Vista, and the other at 14435 Victory Blvd, in Van Nuys, survived the AIDS epidemic in the 80s and 90s, only to then shutter during the coronavirus pandemic in

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Dan Savage. Photo by Rachel Robinson Dan Savage’s HUMP! Film Festival—the “Sundance of amateur porn”—online January 30th through March 6th 2021.

ADVERTISING

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An interview with Joshua R Gonzalez, MD, an L.A. based urologic surgeon, on erectile dysfunction. BY VICTOR MELAMED. Dr. Gonzales—let’s get right to it—what causes erectile dysfunction. THE SPREAD - THE FIGHT MAGAZINE Ian Utterback & Josue Oliva. PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM. NAME: Ian Utterback AGE: 27 HOMETOWN: Omaha, NE SELF IDENTIFY AS: Gay CURRENT AND PAST OCCUPATIONS: Used to be a hairstylist and go-go dancer. CHILDHOOD CRUSH: SEAN William Scott RELATIONSHIP STATUS: Single PET PEEVE: I hate it when someone uses the one squat rack in the gym for their whole workout. YOUR GO-GO DANCING IN THE USA [COVER For more on David Rest, follow him on Instagram: @davidrest89, or on Twitter: @david14rv. LA LGBT CENTER MOURNS THE DEATH OF PROJECT 10 FOUNDER GINA (Photo: Virginia Uribe, Ph.D.) In response to the passing of Virginia (Gina) Uribe, Ph.D., who died on Saturday, Los Angeles LGBT Center CEO Lorri L. Jean issued the following statement: CELEBRATION OF LIFE IN MEMORY OF DIVINE LEAH ARCHER. RIP A celebration of life in memory of Divine Leah Archer will take place on April 13 at 10437 Burbank Blvd, Los Angeles, CA. Leah Archer aka Divine, 25 was found dead last month in a Los Angeles park, according

to media reports.

FEATURES | THE FIGHT MAGAZINE Roman Holiday Spa locations close permanently after 52 years PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM Roman Holiday Spa “Health Clubs” have been added to the list of gay spaces that are forever lost to COVID-19, reported WEHO TIMES last month. HEALTH | THE FIGHT MAGAZINE Interactive sessions with medical, legal and financial experts on everything gay men need to know when considering surrogacy May 15-16, 2021 will be the last opportunity for gay men around the world who are considering fatherhood to get comprehensive guidance on surrogacy in an online-version of MHB’s signature “bootcamp” weekend-long

conference.

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JUNE 2021 ISSUE

ON THE COVER & ON THIS PAGE Andrew Herring Tokyo Sanj Grewal Tray Ignacio Ryan Oji Big Dipper COVER PHOTO, CONTENTS PHOTO & FEATURE PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM THE SHARE | THE FIGHT MAGAZINE IT GETS BETTER SOBER We checked in with these clean and sober individuals with various lengths of sobriety to see how life has improved for them in their recovery. THE SPREAD | THE FIGHT MAGAZINE ←LA LGBT Center’s Virtual Trans Pride L.A. Expands to Three Days on June 17–19. The Share →. Search LA LGBT CENTER TO HOST COVID-19 VACCINE CLINICS FOR In a collaborative effort to protect transgender and non-binary people from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Senior Services will host a pair of walk-in vaccine clinics on Saturday, May 29, and Saturday, June 5, from 5–7 p.m. at the Center’s flagship Anita May Rosenstein Campus in the Bayard Rustin

Plaza.

NY GOV. CUOMO‘S DAUGHTER MICHAELA KENNEDY-CUOMO COMES OUT Gov. Andrew Cuomo‘s youngest daughter Michaela Kennedy-Cuomo came out as bisexual Friday, reports CBS New York.. In an Instagram post, the 23-year-old Brown University graduate opened up about her sexuality in honor of Pride Month. Her caption reads in part “Today I stand in my queer identity with pride, and in memory of those who

came before me

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LA LGBT CENTER’S VIRTUAL TRANS PRIDE L.A. EXPANDS TO THREE DAYS ON

JUNE 17–19

This year’s Trans Pride L.A. (TPLA) will be streamed live for the second consecutive year, expanded from two to three days, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 17–19. TPLA is one of the nation’s oldest and largest celebrations of the vibrant Trans, Gender Non-Conforming, Intersex, Non-Binary (TGI/ENBY+) community with virtual workshops, panel discussions, Trans Pride… Continue reading →

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STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN RECOGNIZING THE 40TH YEAR OF THE

HIV/AIDS EPIDEMIC

Forty years ago today, five young men in Los Angeles were confirmed as the first known patients stricken with an illness that the world would later come to know as AIDS. In the decades since, more than 700,000 Americans and 32.7 million people worldwide have been lost to AIDS-related illnesses – a heartbreaking human toll…

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TAKE THAT! BURGER KING TAUNTS CHICK-FIL-A: WILL DONATE TO HRC FOR EVERY CHICKEN SANDWICH SOLD “EVEN ON SUNDAYS” Burger King says that for every Ch’King sandwich sold during June – Pride month – it will donate to The Human Rights Campaign, reports Business Insider. The chain announced the donation plans in a tweet on June 3 that seemed pointed at Chick-fil-A, the reigning chicken sandwich fast food restaurant. BK says it will donate 40

cents…

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NY GOV. CUOMO‘S DAUGHTER MICHAELA KENNEDY-CUOMO COMES OUT AS

BISEXUAL

Gov. Andrew Cuomo‘s youngest daughter Michaela Kennedy-Cuomo came out as bisexual Friday, reports CBS New York. In an Instagram post, the 23-year-old Brown University graduate opened up about her sexuality in honor of Pride Month. Her caption reads in part “Today I stand in my queer identity with pride, and in memory of those who…

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CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD MARKS THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CDC’S FIRST REPORTED DESCRIPTION OF AIDS On Saturday, June 5, 2021, the world will mark 40 years since the first five cases were officially reported of what would later become known as AIDS. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) described the five cases four decades ago. The Department of Health and Human

Services takes…

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY PRIDE IS COMING BACK SATURDAY, JUNE 19 2021! San Fernando Valley Pride is back! Don’t miss a historic social distancing gathering event among diverse LGBTQIA+ community members. Their grassroots Pride event will offer live performances, art installations, poetry, interactive art marking, drag show performances, vogue balls, networking, vending, and community resources desperately needed for our LGBTQIA+ community in the San Fernando Valley. The event… 2 days ago June 3, 2021

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LA LGBT CENTER’S SENIOR PROM FEATURED IN AMAZING SHORT DOCUMENTARY.

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The Los Angeles LGBT Center’s annual Senior Prom is the subject of a short documentary that will launch this week and stream on PBS Voices’ YouTube platform. Directed by Luisa Conlon and produced by the queer, female-led production company Cousins, the 14-minute film, Senior Prom, follows a cast of older adults—all of whom are

residents…

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LOS ANGELES COUNTY’S DEPARTMENT OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES REFUSES TO SERVE LGBTQ FOSTER YOUTH! The Los Angeles LGBT Center is calling upon Bobby Cagle, director of the Los Angeles County’s Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS), and the County Board of Supervisors to stop their intentional neglect of LGBTQ youth in the foster care system. Thirteen years ago, the County abandoned the LGBTQ youth under its care when… 5 days ago June 1, 2021

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PRESIDENT BIDEN’S FIRST LGBTQ PRIDE MONTH PROCLAMATION President Biden has issued a proclamation affirming June 2021 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month, marking a time a time of hope, progress, and promise for LGBTQ+ Americans across the country. Here is the full text of the proclamation:        The uprising at the Stonewall Inn in June, 1969, sparked a liberation movement — a… 5 days ago June 1, 2021

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KARMA: BOAT EXPLODES AFTER PASSENGERS HARASS FAMILY WITH PRIDE FLAG.

WATCH!

On Tuesday, Newsweek flagged a viral story making the rounds on Twitter and TikTok, in which instant karma befell three boaters who harassed a family sailing with a gay pride flag on Moses Lake, Washington, reports Raw Story. “Twitter user @retro_ushi_, who identifies as trans and queer, told the story on social media and said: ‘These people… 5 days ago June 1, 2021

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BREAKING: ICONIC WHITE PARTY FOUNDER JEFFREY SANKER DEAD AT 65. RIP Jeffrey Sanker, RIP. Photo courtesy of WEHO TIMES. Jeffrey Sanker, the CEO and Founder of WHITE PARTY circuit party events died yesterday, Friday, May 28, 2021, reports WEHO TIMES. The cause of death according to several sources was liver cancer. He was 65. An email sent to WEHO TIMES by a source who wishes to… 1 week ago May 29, 2021

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NAMIBIA MAY PUT AN END TO COLONIAL-ERA GAY SEX BAN Justice Minister Yvonne Dausab Namibia could soon scrap a colonial-era law that criminalises gay sex between men, the justice minister said on Friday, calling the legislation “outdated and discriminatory,” reports Reuters. The law is rarely enforced in the Southern African country and is among several dozen laws that the government will consider abolishing following recommendations… 1 week ago May 28, 2021

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KAY TOBIN LAHUSEN, GAY RIGHTS ACTIVIST AND PHOTOJOURNALIST, DIES AT

91. RIP

Kay Lahusen, a pioneering gay rights activist who chronicled the movement’s earliest days through her photography and writing, has died. She was 91, reports Associated Press. Known as the first openly gay U.S. photojournalist, Lahusen died Wednesday at Chester County Hospital outside Philadelphia, following a brief illness. Together with her partner, the late activist Barbara… 1 week ago May 28, 2021

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L.A. LGBTQ THEATER DIRECTOR ACCUSED OF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT Longtime artistic director of Celebration Theatre, the city’s leading LGBTQ stage, Michael A. Shepherd, has been accused of sexual misconduct by two men, reports the Los Angeles Times. The men accused Shepperd of sexual misconduct in incidents spanning 13 years. The men also allege Celebration mishandled complaints about Shepperd’s behavior and ultimately chose to keep… 1 week ago May 28, 2021

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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS ANNOUNCE PRIDE MONTH CELEBRATION PLANS The San Francisco 49ers have announced month-long plans for the organization’s annual celebration of June LGBTQ+ Pride month. Led by 49ers PRIDE, the official fan club of 49ers Faithful who identify as LGBTQ+ and allies, the 2021 celebration will be highlighted by the 2021 49ers PRIDE Collection, the first-ever gender-neutral retail line

released by an…

1 week ago May 27, 2021

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TV ANCHOR: PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN! LUCKY CHARMS LEPRECHAUN MIGHT BE

(GASP!) GAY

The far-right continues to freak out over a cereal released for Pride month, with one pundit bellowing about how the leprechaun from Lucky Charms is gay and Kellogg’s is “forcing our kids to be confused about their gender first thing in the morning with their breakfast,” reports LGBTQ Nation. “General Mills has, I think General… 1 week ago May 27, 2021

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“LEGALLY BLONDE” 20TH ANNIVERSARY LIVE READ WITH ALL QUEER CAST

FOR PRIDE MONTH

Alexandra Grey. Photo by Ent1media A live read marking Legally Blonde‘s upcoming 20th anniversary will honor Pride Month by featuring an all-LGBTQ+ cast, Entertainment Weekly reports. Leading the charge as bubbly-yet-brilliant law student Elle Woods (played by Reese Witherspoon in the films) is Alexandra Grey, known for her roles on Empire and MacGyver, reports People. Joining as Elle’s love interest Emmett Richmond (Luke Wilson) is Signature Move star Fawzia Mirza.… 2 weeks ago May 25, 2021

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STOLI® VODKA CELEBRATES PRIDE 2021 WITH HARVEY MILK GLOBAL COLLECTOR’S EDITION BOTTLE Stoli® Vodka and The Harvey Milk Foundation are continuing their partnership with the launch of the limited stock Stoli® Harvey Milk Global Collector’s Edition Bottle, featuring art from Paraguayan artist Oz Montania. Stoli has worked with The Harvey Milk Foundation in this capacity before, having launched the first Harvey Milk Bottle in 2018, commemorating the… 2 weeks ago May 25, 2021

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LGBTQ NATION: RAPPER DIES DURING BISEXUAL THREEWAY. HE JUMPED OFF A BALCONY TO HIDE FROM HIS WIFE Kevin Nascimento Bueno, RIP Brazillian rapper Kevin Nascimento Bueno, who performed as MC Kevin, fell to his death in Rio de Janeiro after he jumped off a balcony and plunged several floors, reports LGBTQ Nation. Bueno was having a threesome with his friend, Victor Fontenelle, and fashion model Bianca Domingues in a hotel room when

someone…

2 weeks ago May 25, 2021

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TRANS TEEN, OLLIE TAYLOR, 17, KIDNAPPED AND SHOT DEAD. RIP Oliver “Ollie” Taylor, a trans teenager, was kidnapped and shot dead in Gervais, Oregon. He was 17, reports Pink News. Taylor, a student at Gervais High School, was kidnapped after a shooting in the 1000 block of Depot Court on May 12, according to OregonLive. The news outlet, which misgendered Taylor in their initial report,

reported…

2 weeks ago May 24, 2021

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SUNDAY, MAY 30, 2021: THE LAVENDER EFFECT® PRESENTS  LIVE VIRTUAL

PRIDE PARADE

Alec Mapa Come celebrate this year’s PRIDE live with THE LAVENDER EFFECT® Star-studded Live Virtual Pride Parade which will be broadcast on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at 12 noon PST/3p EST via YouTube.com/c/TheLavenderEffect. The Virtual Pride Parade will launch Pride Month and benefit THE LAVENDER EFFECT’s mission to Advance the Future of LGBTQ+ Heritage & Culture. While many local

Pride…

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TELEVANGELIST: LGBTQ AMERICANS SHOULD WEAR A WARNING LABEL ON THEIR

FOREHEADS

Controversial right-wing pastor Andrew Wommack wants LBGTQ Americans to have a warning label on their foreheads, reports Raw Story. “Homosexuals have like three times as much suicide as heterosexuals, and then you go into transgenders, and it just continues to go up,” Wommack said on his “Truth & Liberty Livecast,” without any apparent self-awareness of the role… 2 weeks ago May 23, 2021

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“BORN THIS WAY DAY” OFFICIALLY DECLARED IN WEHO CELEBRATING 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF LADY GAGA’S ICONIC ALBUM Today, Lady Gaga’s iconic album Born This Way celebrates its 10 year anniversary. To commemorate and recognize its cultural impact, the City of West Hollywood has officially declared May 23rd as “Born This Way Day”, and is celebrating with a street painting on Robertson Blvd in tribute to the LGBTQIA+ community and the album. West Hollywood Mayor Lindsey P. Horvath presented a Key to… 2 weeks ago May 23, 2021

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LIL NAS X HELPS HIS STRUGGLING YOUNGER SELF IN EMOTIONAL NEW VID.

WATCH!

Lil Nas X has dropped a new video for “Sun Goes Down.” The track follows the release of the video for the self-directed “Montero (Call Me By Your Name),” which arrived in March, reports Rolling Stone. In the new clip, Lil Nas X appears in a white suit as he goes into a meditative state.…

May 22, 2021

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YOUTUBE STAR NIKKIE DE JAGER IS MAKING HISTORY AS THE FIRST TRANSGENDER HOST OF THE EUROVISION SONG CONTEST Among the hosts of tonight’s Eurovision is Nikkie de Jager who is making history as the first ever transgender host of the wildly popular song contest, reports Irish Mirror. Although many Eurovision viewers may not have heard of her before the contest she is a huge star on YouTube with 13.8 million subscribers and over…

May 22, 2021

in NEWS .

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