November 30th is the 16th anniversary of my accident. It made me see how fortunate I am and appreciate the wonderful gifts I DO have in my life more than ever before. To explain the significance of this accident, I need to tell you what happened earlier that year that impacted the accident.
BE YOU! was the theme for the 2024 Annual Palm Springs PRIDE – Festival and Parade November 3 – 4th in historical and fabulous Downtown Palm Springs, California. Las Vegas PRIDE Royalty and their lively contingent traveled West and were honored to be part of the amazing 3-day festival!
The National LGBTQ Task Force is the oldest LGBTQ+ advocacy organization in the United States. Known as “the LGBTQ voice of the progressive movement and the progressive voice of the LGBTQ movement,” The Task Force bridges grassroots activism and national advocacy, connects funders with innovative strategic leaders, and works tirelessly to build power, inspire action, and create transformative change.
The 2024 Las Vegas PRIDE Festival made history this year, marking the first time it was held along 4th Street in downtown Las Vegas. Attendees experienced a vibrant celebration filled with music, drag performances, interactive shows, and inclusive spaces that catered to all ages and interests, creating a diverse and welcoming environment for everyone who joined.
I never got to meet my grandpa, Oliver. He was a middle-school teacher in the Seattle area, loved his family, friends, and volunteering in his church. He passed away before I was born, from complications from AIDs on Thanksgiving Day, 1987. This poem is a tribute to my Grandpa Oliver and a reflection on how far we have come to create a world where Love Wins.
Amid an era of political controversy and legislative debate, award-winning journalist Nico Lang offers a compelling new lens on the lives of transgender and nonbinary teenagers across America in their latest book, American Teenager: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era.
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Emerging from the success of his last hit, “Bright Side,” which has been gaining traction on international platforms like MTV Latin America and LA-TV, pop trailblazer MkX launched into 2024 with his electrifying new single, “MAN ON A MISSION.” This single is the first of several planned releases for the year, showcasing MkX’s bold, autobiographical narrative that taps into his genre-bending sound and relentless drive.
Kristine W.’s dance card is always full. Nearly two decades into her stellar career, the singer, songwriter, and musician can’t stop burning up dance floors with her signature jazz-funk infused mix of bouncing beats. Not only has she earned 17 #1 singles and a Billboard ranking of #8 Greatest Dance Artist of All Time (#3 Greatest from the last decade, trailing only Madonna and Beyoncé), but she’s also achieved gay icon status.
Las Vegas PRIDE 2024 is gearing up to be a spectacular celebration of love, unity, and diversity, and this year’s entertainment lineup just got even more exciting with the addition of DJ Zareen. The San Diego-based talent will bring her dynamic beats and infectious energy to the stage on October 12, 2024.
