When Expression is Silenced: Drag Ban Threatens Inclusivity in Pride
Since drag is such a good test of queer acceptance, it’s no surprise it’s been a major point around which the opposition to queer...
Month: June 2023
Cassadee Pope: Rooted in Heart and Authenticity
Musical genres often serve as boundaries but Cassadee Pope stands tall as a fearless artist who defies categorization.
Miki Ratsula’s Sole Purpose is Making Music
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Miki Ratsula is a Finnish-American nonbinary artist based out of California. Miki will be performing at the 2023 Nashville Pride Festival Saturday on the Equality...
‘1776’: A Fresh Twist on a Historic Tale
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The current rendition of "1776" is directed by Jeffrey L. Page (Violet) and Diane Paulus (Waitress) and features 17 multi-racial Broadway revival cast members who...
Flavors of Inclusivity: The Mid-State’s Remarkable LGBTQ+ and Ally-Owned Food Establishments
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There are several LGBTQ+ and ally-owned restaurants, eateries, and bars around the mid-state and beyond. We are covering a few that stand out and...
Regulating Gender: The Ethical Dilemma of Government Influence on Trans Healthcare
“We trans people are scared and people are going to start losing their lives because they can’t get the care they need.”
Inclusive Excellence: Mac Huffington’s Impact on Nashville PRIDE and Beyond
“I want my legacy as president to be what everyone already knows me for — being a loving and inclusive person who brought greater...
Lesbian Bars Have Endured — With Community, Grit and a Little Reinvention
The more than two dozen lesbian bars that remain across the United States are spaces of “hope” catering to all LGBTQ+ people in a...
GLAAD and Ty Herndon Unite for a Powerful Evening of Music and Acceptance at The Concert for Love & Acceptance
The 2023 Concert for Love & Acceptance featured an exceptional lineup of talent, including Ty Herndon, Chrissy Metz, Maddie & Tae, Terri Clark, Pam Tillis,...
Wyn Starks Chooses To Be Celebrated, Not Tolerated
Wyn Starks says he chooses to be celebrated, not tolerated. He will be appearing for his first-ever Pride performance at Nashville Pride on June...