Binary Code – Rio Antone
Rio has described themselves as a “short frumpy queer kid.” I feel as though they have outgrown this description of themselves and are befitting of something more magnanimous.
Rayz of Ash
Ashley Ray (she/they) is a licensed professional counselor and mental health educator as well as a body positive model and creator/author of a humanistic paradigm shift, they demonstrate the intrinsic understanding that as humans we exist upon a spectrum of being.
Happy and Healthy Holidays
The Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) is urging area residents to stay up to date with their COVID-19 and flu vaccinations and connecting with a health care provider to learn more about COVID-19 treatment options in advance of the holiday season.
Talking Body with Dollz & Queenz
Dollz & Queenz represents a non biased talk show platform for those who have had any type, would like to have, or just interested in having some type of bodily enhancements. Dollz & Queenz is a judgement free platform regardless of one’s gender identity, or sexual orientation.
GLCCNV and Cox Business Present $10,000 in Small Business and Educational Grants
Zandi Salstrom Schlegel of Inspired Life Therapy in Reno and Brian “Paco” Alvarez of Psionic Art Works in Las Vegas each received $5,000 from Cox Business as the 2022 Cox Business and Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Nevada, GLCCNV.
Rêve, The Girl with No Plan B
Briannah Donolo, known professionally as Rêve, is a Canadian singer songwriter. In her Instagram bio she would describe herself as a “messy singer of songs, Pisces sun, and avid oversharer.” One glance at the time and energy she puts into her social media posts, and you can tell she has a lot to say.
New Guidelines in Support of Youth Mental Health Crisis
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), today released a new report, National Guidelines for Child and Youth Behavioral Health Crisis Care, which describes the urgent need to improve crisis response services for children, youth, and families and provides guidance on how communities can address the existing gaps in care for youth.
8 Holiday Mocktails to Keep the Party Going this Holiday Season
It’s that time of year again, the fireside is burning bright and sleigh bells are ringing, not in Las Vegas, but surely to hell, somewhere. ‘Tis the season to celebrate another year down and a return to the some of our most cherished traditions.
The Respect for Marriage Act
Lately, there’s been a lot of talk about the Respect for Marriage Act and the LGBTQ+ community. If you thought that the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) already granted marriage equality to same-gender couples back in 2015 in the Obergefell v. Hodges case, then you are right. However, a new possible threat caused Congress to take proactive steps to further cement marriage equality in the United States.
Letter from the Editor
It’s been two years since we relaunched Las Vegas PRIDE Magazine after the pandemic and it seems almost laughable to say that we’ve been through a lot. What. A. Ride.