Born and raised in Nashville, Phil Michal Thomas has been an integral part of Music City’s LGBTQ+ community for decades.
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Stepping Out of the Shadow
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Organizing a pride event in a historically discriminatory area may have some people saying it’s impossible. Layla Quiñones and her wife Ericka were up...
Pride and Honor Through Activism
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Dakerri Rhone has had a zest for activism since she was in the eighth grade. She was involved in several community service projects and...
Dr. Richmond: Curator of Change
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Activism. Advocacy. Education. Where you find one, the other two are sure to follow. This is nowhere more evident than in the work of...
Zephyr, Gale, Tempest: Up Against the Winds
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“Releasing my life, so far, has freed me from the emotional bondage of understanding my life. My therapist helped me heal through the pages...
Madam President
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Who is Mac Huffington? An equal mix of advocate, entrepreneur, and life of the party, Mac is a person of the people. She is...
Sparking a Movement
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These pioneers are beginning to get their stories told, but still have a long way to go to garner space in history books that...
Greg Cason: Leaving a Legacy
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While building bridges of understanding with community leaders, policymakers, and educators on the needs of LGBTQ+ people of color is important to Greg, his...
She says her school kicked her out for being trans. She wants the rules to change.
‘Coming Out Colton’ Bares Not All But A Lot
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When former star of “The Bachelor” and pro football player Colton Underwood came out on a “Good Morning America” interview in April 2021, there...

Speaking Out: Phil Michal Thomas on Life as a Black Gay Man
Kicked Out for Being Trans: Kalie Hargrove Files Title IX Complaint Against Lincoln Christian University