Lauren Means

In Loving Memory of Phil Michal Thomas – Author, Advocate, Community Leader 2 min read

In Loving Memory of Phil Michal Thomas – Author, Advocate, Community Leader

Lauren Means 6 months ago

Phil Michal Thomas, a dedicated LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS advocate, passed away, leaving a lasting legacy through his activism, counseling, and influential work with Nashville’s...

Colorful poster for Nashville Pride 2025, featuring event details, a rainbow, city skyline, and Kim Petras as the concert headliner.

Nashville Pride Unveils 2025 Festival Lineup: Kim Petras, 4 Non Blondes, Big Freedia & More 5 min read

Nashville Pride Unveils 2025 Festival Lineup: Kim Petras, 4 Non Blondes, Big Freedia & More

Lauren Means 9 months ago

The 2025 Nashville Pride Festival will feature a Friday Night Concert with Kim Petras and Estelle, followed by performances from 4 Non Blondes, Big...

Two women pose near a partially open door, showcasing a vibrant, graffiti-covered interior with colorful stickers on the walls.

Lips Speak Louder Bring the Noise — and the Heart — on ‘Consolation Prize’ 5 min read

Lips Speak Louder Bring the Noise — and the Heart — on ‘Consolation Prize’

Lauren Means 10 months ago

Alt-rock duo Lips Speak Louder talks debut album "Consolation Prize," collaborating with Emily Wolfe, and carving space for queer women in rock with raw...

A group of friends enjoy colorful drinks at a lively gathering, promoting the "Dining Out for Life" event in Nashville on May 1st.

Dining Out For Life® Returns To Nashville May 1 2 min read

Dining Out For Life® Returns To Nashville May 1

Lauren Means 10 months ago

Join nearly 80 restaurants in Nashville for Dining Out For Life® on May 1, 2025, supporting Nashville CARES’ mission to provide life-saving HIV prevention...

Colorful heart with wings surrounded by the text "We Are One Recovery" on a black background, symbolizing unity and healing.

We Are One Recovery Opens New Recovery Residence with Rainbow Ribbon Cutting 2 min read

We Are One Recovery Opens New Recovery Residence with Rainbow Ribbon Cutting

Lauren Means 10 months ago

We Are One Recovery celebrates the opening of their second LGBTQIA2S+ recovery residence with a rainbow ribbon cutting on May 9 at 120 Rayon...

The Pope, dressed in white robes, raises his right hand in greeting against a blurred outdoor background. A yellow ribbon adorns his attire.

Pope Francis Dies at 88: A Complex Legacy on LGBTQ+ Inclusion 2 min read

Pope Francis Dies at 88: A Complex Legacy on LGBTQ+ Inclusion

Lauren Means 10 months ago

Pope Francis leaves a complicated LGBTQ+ legacy—marked by historic gestures of inclusion but hampered by traditional doctrine and missed opportunities for deeper change.

A performer in a black t-shirt with a rainbow design stands on a baseball field, microphone in hand, addressing a cheering crowd.

Breaking Barriers: LGBTQ+ Athletes Are Changing the Game 3 min read

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Breaking Barriers: LGBTQ+ Athletes Are Changing the Game

Lauren Means 10 months ago

LGBTQ+ athletes are breaking barriers, inspiring change, and proving that authenticity and excellence go hand in hand in the evolving world of sports.

Promotional image for "The Concert for Love & Acceptance" featuring performers and event details for June 2, 2025.

Pop-Country Sensation Dasha Leads First Round of Performers Announced for June 2 Concert for Love & Acceptance 3 min read

Pop-Country Sensation Dasha Leads First Round of Performers Announced for June 2 Concert for Love & Acceptance

Lauren Means 10 months ago

GLAAD and Ty Herndon announce performers for the 10th annual Concert for Love & Acceptance, benefiting LGBTQ+ support and mental health initiatives, on June...

Nashville Symphony: Upcoming May Events 1 min read

Nashville Symphony: Upcoming May Events

Lauren Means 10 months ago

Nashville Symphony May 2025 Concerts Feature Music Director Giancarlo Guerrero’s Finale of Mahler’s Symphony of a Thousand; The World Premiere of Kip Winger’s Violin...