Equality Fashion Week® (EFW) 2024 stood as a beacon of hope and resilience in a world where representation and visibility are increasingly crucial. Launched in 2018, this pioneering event has grown into a significant platform for underrepresented voices within the LGBTQ+ community, advocating for equity, equality, and diversity in a time of increasing anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.

Gender fluidity suggests diverse ways of representing oneself in society; anatomical sex has always been defined socially by a gender role and subjectively as gender identity. Judith Butler perfectly explains how sex, gender and sexuality interact; she questioned the gender binary distinction, suggesting that “biology is always given cultural meaning and, therefore, perhaps sex was always gender.”

Art, in all its forms, has always been a reflection of the human experience, capturing the essence of society, its struggles, its triumphs, and its dreams. The LGBTQ+ community, with its rich history and vibrant presence, has made significant contributions to the arts, weaving its unique perspectives into the broader cultural tapestry.

In a world where acceptance and inclusion are paramount, creating safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth is a critical step toward fostering a supportive and nurturing environment. With rising awareness of LGBTQ+ issues, educators, support groups, and communities play a pivotal role in shaping spaces where young people can express themselves without fear of discrimination, harassment, or violence.

In the vibrant tapestry of Las Vegas, where every glimmering light tells a story, a narrative of resilience and community is woven within the walls of LGBTQ+ establishments like Le Café and the Red Barn. These sanctuaries of acceptance, though often overlooked, stand as monuments to the courage and defiance of those who dared to challenge societal norms.

Each June, we celebrate PRIDE by honoring our past and respecting the elders who started our movement at Stonewall and beyond. This June, we will be celebrating at several events. Be sure to check out our calendar and save those dates!

History will remember what we do this election. Will the American people – will Nevadans – rise in support of democracy? Will they speak out in defense of a society that is fair, just and equal for all Americans, and against assaults on LGBTQ+ rights; on reproductive freedoms; on racial injustice? The imperative to take action has never been greater. If we are to advance pro-LGBTQ+ initiatives instead of just blocking an anti-LGBTQ+ agenda, it comes down to this year’s election.

The One, the Only, the Original, the Authentic - 2024 Las Vegas PRIDE Hop On the Bus Pub Crawl is set to take the streets officially on June 22, 2024, during our National Pride Month celebration! Our official pub crawl will be sponsored and led by our incredible friends at the Phoenix Bar and Lounge and hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Las Vegas PRIDE 2024 Derek Guerrero and Norma Llyaman. Reserve your seat today.

An Instagram post. That’s how I first learned of the Las Vegas Gay Softball League (LVGSL). I wasn’t even living in Las Vegas at the time, but I was still based in Wisconsin, slowly spending more and more time out West as a part of my sports journalism career in the poker industry.