“It’s very confusing because there’s so many fees,” said Sydney Sky Griffin, 25, a strike participant who has run an Etsy shop selling skincare...
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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...
Chamber Connect for February • March 2022
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A great way to support the LGBTQ+ community is by frequenting chamber member businesses—just look for our OPEN and EQUAL membership sticker on windows...
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...
Bald Bearded Boss
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I first met Elliott in 2019 at an awards ceremony. Sure he’s bald and bearded, but the first thing I noticed was his kindness....
Mac and Stallion: Love, Respect and Laughter
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What began as a chance meeting during a night out has led to 23 years together. It has also led to two successful minority-owned...
The area can also look forward to Connect bringing LGBTQ+ centered events with the first one in planning stages for Fall 2021.
TN Event Designs is a lighting, draping and custom build company for live events that was founded by Brandy and Sarah Ashley. Both transplants...
“Business is making it clear once again that discrimination has no place in Tennessee,” said Joe Woolley, Nashville LGBT Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive...
Living His Best Life: Christopher Lester Talks Past, Present and Future of Clifton+Leopold
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No one could have expected 2020 to turn out the way it has. If we had a crystal ball to see the future, no...