When I think of my experiences with sports, I think about the Arthritis Camp, located at the YMCA’s Camp Marston in San Diego County. I started going to this camp during my early teen years. When it was introduced to me, I remember thinking, “Some stupid camp for kids with arthritis…no thank you.”
Throughout history, LGBTQ+ athletes have broken barriers, defied societal norms, and paved the way for greater inclusion in sports. Despite facing discrimination, lack of representation, and even threats to their careers, these trailblazers have fearlessly challenged the status quo. Here are some of the most significant LGBTQ+ firsts in sports history, showcasing the courage and perseverance of athletes who have made an indelible impact.
Olympic Champion-turned-keynote speaker Connor Fields certainly knows how to deliver an opening line. “I was the best in the world at a sport that people care about for one day every four years.”
Are you ready to be a Las Vegas PRIDE Ambassador? We are seeking the next generation of individuals who can “Walk the walk and talk the talk!”
Every June, there are so many PRIDE celebrations around the world! When selecting PRIDE events to support, PRIDE products to purchase, and brands sharing rainbows, find out where the support goes and who it supports.
As International Women’s Day approaches, the celebration of inclusivity and self-care takes center stage with the return of Know Other Festival. Taking place from May 8-11, 2025, in the picturesque Jacumba Hot Springs, California, this unique festival reaffirms its commitment to fostering a safe and affirming space for LGBTQIA+ women, trans, non-binary, and gender-fluid individuals.
As winter melts into spring, the cosmos stirs up a season of awakening, transformation, and radical self-expression. Whether you’re planting the seeds of new beginnings or basking in the glow of personal revelations, these months encourage you to embrace your queer magic fully.
As winter fades and the world awakens in color, spring offers the perfect opportunity for renewal, not just for our spaces but for ourselves. Just as we declutter closets and refresh our homes, this season invites us to examine our identities, values, and the ways we navigate the world as queer individuals.
Before diving in, a spoiler warning: this piece contains details about Majestic Repertory’s production of Cabaret, now playing in the Arts District. Inspired by the writings of queer author Christopher Isherwood, Cabaret transports audiences to Berlin between 1929 and 1933—a city of unrestrained hedonism and artistic freedom, soon to be crushed by the rise of Hitler and the Nazi Party.
Welcome Back Sweeties! Here we are with another in-depth, intellectual, and witty advice column from Auntie Norma, our very own In-House advice guru. Do you remember? You, the reader, send in the questions, and Norma will try her best to answer with wit, knowledge, and charm. No subject is off limits unless it is illegal, immoral, or just downright stupid! (i.e., Are Cadbury eggs really from chickens?)
