Issue 33 – The Family & Pets Issue!
Browse the articles below, or read the entire issue as it was printed here.
PFLAG Las Vegas
The local Las Vegas chapter of PFLAG is composed of mostly mothers of LGBTQ+ children or family members. Still, any parent, family member, or ally is welcome to join if they are looking for information or help.
Talk to Me
Close the cover on those old bodice rippers and make room on your nightstand for a growing genre: lesbian romances. TALK TO ME is an over-the-top romantic comedy but with serious elements readers can relate to.
Pets and the Pandemic
Pet adoption centers, rescue shelters, and breeders have found themselves with an unprecedented number of customers as people around the country have turned to adopting a furry friend in hopes of filling their lonely void.
Gay Tripping
Join us in exploring a series of local adventures, both in and out of town! We are Gay Tripping, come on, ride the train.
Planning Your LGBTQ+ Family
You’ve decided to become a parent! While this is a celebratory time, if you are panicking a bit, don’t worry—you are not alone.
Dog-Friendly Hospitality at The Cosmopolitan
Parents of pups rejoice; your ship has come in. The Cosmopolitan’s well-known Dog-Friendly program welcomes dog-lovers back to fabulous accommodations on the Las Vegas strip.
The Area15 Experience
AREA 15 can only be described as out of this world. The venue is a 200,000 SF feast for the senses located just minutes from the Las Vegas Strip off of the I-15 freeway.
Aid for AIDS of Nevada to Host First-Ever Virtual AIDS Walk & 5K Las Vegas
Southern Nevada’s oldest and largest HIV/AIDS service organization, Aid for AIDS of Nevada’s (AFAN), will host the first-ever virtual AIDS Walk & 5K Las Vegas on Sunday, April 11th, 2021.
5 Tips for Starting Your Family Now
LGBTQ+ individuals jump through extra hoops to start a family. Conception and parenting aren’t always easy processes, but you’re not alone. Here are five tips (and cute family pics) to help you jump through some of those hoops.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month & The Center Advocacy Network
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). On average, there are 433,648 victims (age 12 or older) of rape and sexual assault each year in the United States.
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
In 2004, the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOT) was launched, commemorating a global day for education about LGBTQ+ people.
Nevada College Kick Start
The Nevada College Kick Start Program awards every Nevada public school kindergartener with a free $50 scholarship.
Day of Silence
On April 23, students nationwide will stay silent to bring attention to anti-lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) name-calling, bullying, and harassment in their schools.
Over the Top Living
I am so excited to share my new column for Las Vegas PRIDE Magazine, “Over the Top Living” with you. So, buckle up – you’re in for a ride.
Elliott with 2 Ts
It was no big surprise that Elliott caught the eye of Ru Paul’s Drag Race and was booked for Season 13! Elliott With 2 Ts became his stage name for the show, and his infectious laugh filled homes worldwide, and so did his tears.
Sam is My Sister
Based on one family’s real-life experiences, Sam is My Sister is a heartwarming story of a girl named Sam and the brothers who affirm and support her will resonate with readers everywhere.
Money & Children – Teaching by Age Groups
Parents can insulate their kids from some of the biggest money management mistakes and build their financial literacy by talking openly about the value of money and the benefits of good financial decision making.
Sum of Us Virtual Festival Returns
The Leading Wellness Community for Womxn, Trans, and Gender Non-Conforming Folx will hold its second annual virtual festival April 9-11 at their custom campground on the novel virtual event platform Remo.
The Equality Act
The Equality Act has unprecedented support from the majority of voters, the business community and major statewide and national organizations.
The Huntridge Family Clinic
The Huntridge Family Clinic provides individualized high-quality care and compassionate care, regardless of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation or sexual identification.
The Center to Expand its Health Services
The Center has cared for, championed, and celebrated LGBTQ individuals and underserved populations in Nevada for more than 25 years. It operates as a neighborhood resource for the valley’s LGBTQ community, area residents, veterans, people with disabilities, and the transient homeless population.
Letter from the Editor
Welcome to the Family and Pets issue of Las Vegas PRIDE Magazine! This month we are exploring the concept of family in our ever-changing world.
The Family We Choose
Maybe it is because of a recent loss, or the battle with grief that is currently raging in my heart and in my head, but a lot of time has been dedicated lately to thinking about the family we choose.