Since 2015, we have been collecting stories from LGBTQ folks with ties to Western Pennsylvania. Some live here now, others grew up in this region. Others still attended college or had a job that brought them here or spent summers with their grandparents in an outlying community.
Here includes 26 counties in Western Pennsylvania, from Greene in the Southwest up to Erie in the Northwest tip, then east to McKean and down south to Bedford. The region includes Pittsburgh, Johnstown, Sharon, Oil City, and St. Mary’s. It is predominantly rural communities with small towns clustered around some urban pockets, college towns, and industrial spots.
And it is very queer. Queer and trans and bi and lesbian and gay and more – the legacies of people who do not fit under the cisgender, heterosexual umbrella run deep throughout the entire region. Our archive reaches back to the Kennedy Administration and paints a broad portrait of LGBTQ life in the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 2000s and through today. Contributors describe the many intersecting identities that create their life stories, a rich array of gender, sexual orientation, race, age, ethnicity, religion, and more. Many of them are from the small towns and rural communities, some others are still living discrete lives for assorted reasons. Some are breaking down barriers and smashing glass ceilings while others describe the rigors and challenges of living quietly queer lives. More than a few prefer their small towns and rural locations while others are eager to try new environs. Some use their full name and photos, others opt for a pseudonym and do not submit a photo.
All of them have important stories to tell, as do you.
If you are part of the LGBTQ community (however you define it) and have ties to at least one of the 26 counties in Western Pennsylvania, we want your story. Please set aside some time to complete the Q&A at your convenience. It takes about 30 minutes of your time. You’ll find the Q&A here in a Google form – you can’t save a partially complete form, you have to do it all in one setting or leave the tab open on your computer. It is a bit easier on a computer than a phone.
We would particularly like to solicit more stories from neighbors who do not see themselves reflected in our current archive.
Why should you do this?
Representation and visibility matter. A lot. I cannot tell you how many times someone has contacted me to talk about a particular #AMPLIFY post capturing or coming close to capturing their lived experience. And it matters to see yourself in a project like this.
Everyone is on an equal footing in this project. It doesn’t matter if you have money, power, and influence – your contribution is the same as everyone elses. The table is infinitely big and there are plenty of seats without anyone sitting at the head or the foot. The historical record of the LGBTQ community includes all of us.
Misperceptions abound so you can help to set the record straight (ouch) as it were. Why do people choose to live in rural communities versus Pittsburgh proper? What are the college campuses like? Are there LGBTQ resources outside of Allegheny County? Was there a queer community before Corporate Pride took shape in 2006? Where is it safe to live? Where is it welcoming and affirming to work? Have we come far in the measure of your own life?
Add your story. Read the existing posts. Share the project with friends and neighbors.
And here are the 316 reasons for you to do that .
Below is a reverse chronological list of the AMPLIFY Q&A’s
- Destiny, 24, is Deaf, Autistic, Androgyne, and Bisexual
- Castiel, 36, is Bisexual and Gender Fluid in Westmoreland County
- Rachel Lange, 42, took a few steps out of their gender closet
- Mairin, 31, is an out and proud lesbian in Philadelphia with Pittsburgh roots
- Trans Woman Jayme Lyn, 59, Wants Us To Remember the ‘Mature’ Trans Community
- Emilee, 21, Describes Life as a Chinese-American Lesbian in Rural Fayette County
- Amanda, 25, identifies in part as genderfluid, ecosexual, and focused on being out to themself
- Vincent, 54, is a Nonbinary Transmasculine & Queer Asian Pacific Islander in Pittsburgh
- Anonymouse, 62, is an Atypical Late Blooming Bisexual in Somerset County
- Ary, 53, Shares Their Experiences as a Nonbinary Gynophile
- Shawn, 41, identifies as a gay/queer/bear/cub/ethical slut
- Bob, 24, is an autistic butch non binary lesbian. This is their story.
- Flip, 32, Describes Rural & Urban Life as a Pansexual, Queer Man
- Rachael, 21, Describes Bisexual Life in Rural Western PA
- Anonymous, 46, is a Lesbian Who Chooses Not to Be Involved in the Pittsburgh LGBTQ Community
- Lisa Moondrop, 33, Has a Voice as a Bisexual Person in Western Pennsylvania
- Laura, 56, is a Lesbian Who Wants to Shine a Spotlight on LGBTQ History, Issues
- Jessica, 38, is a Cis Lesbian Who Came Out Later in Life
- Priya, 24, Identifies as an Aromantic, Asexual Indian American College Student
- a. drift arguello, 41, identifies as an autistic, queer, apache mexican,artist
- Chris, 22, is a Gay Man Who is Out, Proud, and Never Looking Back
- Deb, 60, is a Lesbian Who Wants to Preserve Western PA Gay History #AMPLIFY
- Eli, 37, is a Queer Bisexual, Trans Man, and Small Business Owner #AMPLIFY
- QT is a 28 year old cis, white, queer female with ties to rural Western Pennsylvania
- Anastasia, 55, is a Woman Who Identifies as a White Trans Lesbian in Pittsburgh
- Eli, 41, is a Feminist Trans Man Describing Queer Life in Pittsburgh
- bee Revisits 60+ Years of Her Feminist Lesbian Experiences in Pittsburgh
- Maria, 37, is a Queer Trans Latinx Challenging Us To Be Better Trans Allies
- Madelyne, 19, Shares Her Story as a Lesbian Growing Up in Johnstown
- Sarah, 38, Talks Transitioning in Her Rural Pennsylvania Community
- Helen, 32, is a Lesbian, Immigrant, Irish Comedian Living in Pittsburgh
- Jason, 38, Talks About Workplace Discrimination as a White Gay Man
- Bill, 62, is a Gay Man Being Visible in Mercer County
- Joslyn, 22, is a Trans Female Concerned About LGBTQ Mental Health Supports
- Maxwell, 22, is a Queer Trans Man from McKean County
- Rene, 48, is a Lesbian from Mercer County who wants to belong
- Ehrrin, 45, identifies as a white cis fat queer femme dyke in Pittsburgh
- Maria Talks Lesbian Life in the North Hills of Pittsburgh
- Suzanne, 39, never felt that honoring her orientation was even an option
- Leo, 24, Fears the Erasure of Nonbinary/Bisexual/Pansexual/Asexual/Demi Narratives in the Queer Community
- Ashley, 18, is a Bisexual/Queer Woman Attending College in Allegheny County
- Ian, 27, is a Gay Trans Man Resisting Gender Expectations
- Jenna,19, is Proud of Her Lesbian Identity
- Stephen, 36, is a Gay Male Gaymer in Armstrong County
- Meg, 34, Wants to Make an Impact With Grace
- Carla, 39, Identifies as a Bisexual, Non-Binary Scientist and Educator
- Allie, 51, Talks Living as a Trans Woman in Washington County
- Eric, 35, is a Gay Man Who Has Learned to Live With Microaggressions
- Hutch, 57, Marched With Harvey Milk and Knows We Have Miles To Go
- Jay, 27, Discusses Challenges of Being a Straight Trans Man
- Louie, 50, Identifies as Queer, Pansexual, & Kinky
- Kat, 33, Shares Her Story as a Trans Woman to Find Some Peace
- Paul, 61, Marched in Pittsburgh’s First Gay Pride March in 1973
- Brian, 32, is Trans, Nonbinary, and Queer in Westmoreland County
- Madi Scull, 20, Identifies as a Nonbinary, Asexual Lesbian
- Lange, 41, is a Queer Single-Parent in Pittsburgh
- Hansen, 20, is an Unapologetic Queer Filmmaker
- Kyle, 22, is a Bisexual, Vegetarian from Crawford County
- Jess, 22, is a Poly, Bisexual Woman in Pittsburgh
- Madison, 40, is a Pansexual, Trans Woman Who Loves Pittsburgh
- Rae, 48, is a Pansexual Trans Woman Living in Allegheny County
- Mahogany LaPiranHa, 38, is a 6‘4“ androgynous African-American badass
- Rain, 42, is a Gay Woman in Pittsburgh
- He’s a cisgender polyamorous bisexual guy, but nobody asks
- Joseph, 28, is a HIV+ queer and gay man in Pittsburgh
- Winter, 18, Identifies as a Genderquestioning Bisexual Person
- Dezmanian, 28, is a Black Man Who Happens to be Gay
- Dakota, 27, Wants You to Support Queer Activists & Queer Art
- Lissa, 28, Identifies as Genderfluid, Grey Ace, and Poly
- Kool Kase, 32, is a Black Lesbian at Peace With Herself
- Sam, 28, is a Genderqueer Artist in Pittsburgh
- Jennifer is 40, Bisexual, and a Fan of Sara Lance
- Reece, 31, Grew up in Southern Virginia, but Found LGBTQ Connections in Pittsburgh
- Tara, 24, is a Femme, Queer Human
- Michael, 50, is a Gay Man Who Lives Without Shame
- Dan, 36, is a Bisexual Man in Pittsburgh Who Wants to Build a Better World
- Ben, 30, Wants All Gay White Men to Learn To Take a Step Back
- Rachel, 24, Asks Where Are Our Out, Queer Women Role Models in Pittsburgh?
- Laura, 42, is a Bisexual Mom in Pittsburgh
- Brad, 33, is a Gay, Black Man Who Does Charity Work as a Sister of Perpetual Indulgence
- Tracey, 58, is a Queer Mother Parenting Nonbinary Children
- Bebe Beretta, 27, is Nonbinary, Genderfluid, and Wants More LGBTQ Folks to Connect
- Dave, 33, Identifies as a Queer, recovering Gay White Man
- Helen, 51, Came Out as Bisexual in the Army National Guard
- Meg, 28, is Nonbinary, Genderqueer, Polyamorous, and Pansexual
- Keith, 48, is a Gay, White Man Using Marriage Equality for Teachable Moments in North Carolina
- Hilary, 44, Works Hard to Boost Pansexual Identity in Erie County
- Lisa, 47, is a Bi Woman Trying to Find Community in Pittsburgh
- Amy, 46, is Bi in Pittsburgh, But Not Really Out
- Alexia, 40, is Bisexual, Transgender, and Loves Pittsburgh
- Jez, 50, Came Out As Trans in 1985 in Rural Washington County
- Morgan, 31, is a Black, Bisexual, Queer, Polyamorous Woman & Mother
- Kelsey, 22, Talks Lesbian Life in Elk County
- Tristan, 28, is Gay, Mexican-American, a Comedian and Writer and Drag Queen
- Pastor Reed, 48, Puts a Face and Name to Being a Gay Christian
- Carmen is 42, Bisexual, and Resonates With Genderfluid Identity
- Jamaica, 41, is Bisexual and Wants the Pgh Queer Community to Have a Voice
- Luna, 25, is a Poly, Gender fluid, Queer Performance Artist
- Bobbi Jo, 63, is a Transgender Lesbian in Indiana County
- Roxxie Thunder, 27, is a Glittery Pansexual Femme from Beaver County
- Maya, 20, Identifies as a Black Queer Fat Femme Woman
- Mindy, 42, Lives Semi-Open as Trans in Rural Elk County
- Katie, 25, Identifies as Puerto Rican, White, Cis-Female and Lesbian
- Dylan, 28, is a Queer, Autistic Transgender Man
- Angie, 32: Out, Loud, and Proud Black Pansexual Mom
- Krista, 28, Lives in Washington, PA as a Pansexual Woman
- August, 46, Feels Separate as a Black Gay Man
- Tanha, 36, is a Queer, Bisexual Woman in Erie
- Joel, 35, is Gay, a Trans Guy, Polyamorous, Christian, Parent, & Husband
- Chrissy, 40, Wants LGBTQ Folks to Educate One Another With a Sense of Humor
- Lora, 33, Talks About Coming Out, Family Support, & LGBTQ Narratives
- Selene, 60, is genderfluid, pansexual, femme-presenting, neuroqueer and more
- Scott, 53, is a Gay Man Exploring Transition & Identity Anew
- Marcia, 58, is Cisgender, Lesbian & Slightly Gender Nonconforming
- Seth, 21, Came Out as Bi and Trans Via Power Point
- Krissy, 34, Talks About Step Parenting as a Bisexual Woman
- Rev Leonard, 37, is a Black same-gender loving freedom fighter – #200
- Wendi, 31, Describes Being a Trans Ally in Her Workplace
- Chica Discusses Her Bisexuality to Show Solidarity
- Brandon, 23, Identifies as a Pansexual Genderqueer Male
- Angela is a Queer Mother & Intersectional Feminist
- Tyler, 18, is a Pansexual Trans Man in Erie
- Chris, 40, is an Aspie Queer Girl With Some Kinks
- Bi and Demi, Kristen Wants You to Get Uncomfortable With Your Privilege
- Caiolin, 56, is Just Another Woman Who Happens To Be Trans
- Regina, 33, Finds Comfort in Lesbian Ambiguity
- Megan, 22, is a Bisexual Woman Using Her Voice To Grow Her Community
- Ally, 20, Describes Her Fluid Sexual Orientation
- Maddy, 23, is Queer and Gender Nonconforming in Allegheny County
- Jason, 42, aka Miss Thea Trix Spreads a Positive Vibe in the Mon Valley
- Jesse, 28, Helps To Build New LGBTQ Community Supports in Mercer County
- Sean, 29, Wants to Change the LGBT Climate in Western Pennsylvania
- Emily, 40, Talks About LGBTQ Visibility, Intersectionality & Resiliency
- James, 54, Is a Gay Pittsburgh Dad Living in Texas
- Kyle Discusses Privilege & Perception of Gay, White, Cisgender Men
- Shari, 57, Wants More Inclusivity & Power for QTPOC
- Leo, 42, is a Bi Man in Erie County Who Wants to be Heard
- Laura, 44, is a Lesbian Mom in Fayette County
- Dawn, 33, Describes Life as a Trans Woman in Westmoreland County
- Emma, 28, Keeps Her Queer Eyes Open in Pittsburgh
- Ravenna, 37, Pansexual Trans Woman Living in the Allegheny County Suburbs
- Vanessa, 31, Describes Her Transition & Life as Pansexual in Washington County
- Tara, 29, Describes Life in the Shenango Valley as a Bisexual Woman ** #175
- Lav, 29, a Queer Trans Gender Non Binary Mermaid Witch Warrior
- Vi, 24, Is Very Concerned About Trans Health Issues in Pittsburgh
- Mitch, 27, Describes Life in Butler County as a Gay Man
- Kierra Darshell is Pittsburgh’s First Lady of Drag
- Alexa, 22, Talks About Acceptance as a Bisexual Woman
- Ira, 30, Identifies as Pansexual, Genderqueer and Possibly Agender
- Lavi, 29, is Trans Queer Bi and Wants Your Respect & Support
- Ciora, 27, Says Trans People Have the Strength of Two Souls
- Anonymous, 30, Wants More Visibility for the Pansexual Community
- Janet, 66, is Bisexual, Cisgender and Gender Nonconforming
- Dominic, 18, Is a Bisexual Man Finding His Comfort Zone in College
- Dean Sees Queer Struggles as Stories of Strength
- Brian, 29, Wants the LGBTQ Community to Address Social Isolation
- Morgan, 21, Hasn’t Met Other Openly Gay Suburban Couples
- Hayley, 46, Wants To Keep That Pride Feeling Year Round #160
- Brian, 35, ‘It’s okay to be who you want’
- Jim, 63, Reminds Us That Environmental Issues Are Queer Issues
- Kitteh, 27, ‘The Door Is Open But I’m Still Sitting on the Floor of the Closet’
- Samantha, 44, Wants Better Health Choices for the Trans Community
- ‘Your Story Can Heal’ Says Rain, 26
- Jill, 48, Has Ties to Allegheny, Washington and Westmoreland Counties
- Caitlyn 51, Lives Her Authentic Self as a Trans Woman in Erie
- Melissa, 23, is Androgymous and Queer in Butler County
- Delilah, 31, Finds Trans Community on Twitter
- Jamie, 52, Celebrates the Queer Tribe Rising
- Jessica, 28, is Resisting Bisexual Erasure in Pittsburgh
- Benjamin, 35, is a Cis Gay Man Who Came Out Four Times
- Chi Chi, 47, Lives Her Version of Latina, Queer and Spiritual
- Jay, 33, Says Stories Are Part of Queer Liberation
- Cheryl, 42, Wants Us To See Everyone in the LGBTQ Community
- Dave on Coming Out and Being Out in Cambria County
- Avery is a Bisexual, Latino Tran Man in Cambria County
- Eileen, 52, Reflects on the Awakening of Her LGBTQ Community (142)
- Rach, 36, Loves a Girl in Armstrong County
- Kim, 40, Mother, Pansexual and Mexican-American in Washington County
- Kay, 27: Not Ashamed of the Reality of Me
- Heidi, 28, Learned That It’s Okay To Be A LGBT Christian
- Mel, 40: Bi, Queer and Pan Folk Don’t Always Speak in a Gay or Lesbian Voice
- Mitch, 52, Believes in The Power of Movies to Create Community
- alexis, 29, talks compensation & community for marginalized lgbtq neighbors
- Camellia, 30, is a Lesbian, Soon-to-be Wife, and Momma
- Staci, 52, Wants More Representation for the Bi Community
- Rachel, 30, Is In The Process of Coming Out as Bisexual
- Bill, 52, is a Gay Man Living in a Small Town in Cambria County
- Patricia, 41, Does Not Feel Safe as a Trans Woman in Her Urban Pgh Suburb
- Mariah, 38, Wants More Support for Westmoreland LGBTQ Neighbors
- Norman, 67, is a Gay Black Male of African Descent
- Wes, 44: Queer Trans Man, Parent Wants You To Know That He Exists
- Lisa Believes Being Out and Honest is ‘Like Flying’
- Sueno, 33, Adds Her Particular Color of the Rainbow to the #AMPLIFY Narrative
- Maggio, 28, is Unapologetically a Bi-sexual Queer Feminist Scholar
- Ben, 29, is Proud to be a Queer Pittsburgher
- Martha, 52, is a Gay Woman Spending Her Whole Life Coming Out
- Naheen, 29, is a Gay Black Male Who Feels Confident in Himself
- Mia Donna Has a Wild Happy Life as a Pansexual Polyamorous Person
- RevDrRay, 49, Believes LGBTQ Folks Deserve Strong & Powerful ‘Spiritual’ Life
- Sara, 28, Single Mom, Agnostic Jew, and Queer in Ohio
- Shain is 32, grew up in Mercer County and now lives in NYC
- Bobby, 50, Queer Trans Guy, White Anti-Racism Activist
- Diane, 56, Is Asexual With Lesbian Leanings and a Writer
- Pixie, 26, is Androgynous, Non-binary, Genderqueer and Lesbian, But Identifies as Pixie
- Tylor, 30, is a Pansexual Trans Man Who Wants Better for Young People
- Nayck, 50, Identifies as a Black, Gay, Domini-rican in Pittsburgh
- Jill, 49, Wants Young LGBTQ People To Have a Safe Place to Go In Cambria County
- As a Gay Man, Ryan Wants More Scrutiny of Bath Houses and Non-Profits
- Dani Janae, 23, Identifies as a Black Femme Lesbian Poet & Trauma Survivor
- Jay, 54, Considers His Gay Identity Both Now and The
- Ama, 30, is a Girl Who Likes Girls and Who Likes Guys
- Austin, 30, is a Straight Trans Man from Washington County
- For Jodi’s Kids, Having Two Mothers Is Just a Fact of Life
- Char, 62, is a “Very Late Bloomer” Lesbian in Cambria County
- Minion Wants to Talk About What It Means to Be a Queer Black Futch Leathergirl
- Kim, 44, Say She Lost Her Job in Beaver County Because She’s a Lesbian
- Alissa, 34, is Just Another Girl in the Crowd in Lawrence County
- Carina, 18, Identifies as Plus Sized Monogamous Queer and Femme
- John, 38, is a Johnstown Based LGBTQ Activist **#100
- Corvus Regrets the Lack of a Sober, Queer, Radical and Disability Friendly Community in Pgh
- KK Compares Small Town Michigan to Pittsburgh
- De, 49, is Concerned About LGBTQ Youth in Rural Western PA
- Joe Was Dragged Out of the Closet As A Young Man
- KD is a Gay Woman Who Chooses to be On the Periphery
- Sabrina, 50, Found New Friends When She Came Out as Trans
- Lela Wants Bisexual Voices To Be Heard
- Kevin, 38, Talks About Jack Kerouac, Senior Housing and Gay Crushes
- Jus Hadiya Wants to Spread Education
- Viva Valezz is a Queer Burlesque Performer Parenting a Gender Fluid Child
- Alyssa is First Generation Cuban American, Trans, Gender Nonconforming and from Beaver County
- Heather Refuses to Marginalize Herself as a Bisexual Woman
- As a Lesbian, Shelly Values Her Ties to Rural Indiana County
- Elliot is Bi, Trans and Wishes Westmoreland County Was Talking More About Queer Youth
- Gloria a Happy Black Lesbian
- Moira Describes the Toll of Gatekeeping on the Trans Community
- Sara, 35, On Her Reality as a Lesbian in Western Pennsylvania
- Mark, 29, Talks About Gay Stereotypes in Pittsburgh
- Ade is Pansexual, Androgynous and Finds Comfort in Their UU Community
- Dinah Denmark: Lesbian, Jewish, Buddhist
- Jazmine, 46, Has Advice for LGB Allies to the Trans Community
- Niki Talks About Living as a Gender Queer Trans Woman in Pittsburgh
- Cavanaugh, 25, Talks About Genderflux Identify and the Value of Self-Care
- Jean Came Out as Bisexual After Retirement
- Kathi Wants To Connect with LGBTQ Elders in Rural Communities
- Casey, 38, Honors One Year Since Coming Out As a Gay Woman
- Roman Knows to the Depths of His Soul That He Is a Man #AMPLIFY
- Erin Answered These Questions to Challenge Bisexual Erasure
- Mair, 55, Came Out the Same Week As Ellen DeGeneres #AMPLIFY
- Derek On Life As a Gay Man With Asperger’s Syndrome #AMPLIFY
- Kaley is Trans, Queer and a Fan of Gender Outlaws
- Shaquanna Wants Families to Have Positive Conversations With LGBTQ Relatives
- Raven Has Not Told Anyone That She’s Pansexual Because She’s Afraid
- Walter Wants Western PA to Be More Vibrant, Tolerant and Diverse
- Janie From Brackenridge: Being Trans Limits Many Things
- Cat is Queer, Genderflued and Fully Out #AMPLIFY
- Jeff Hopes the LGBTQ Community Will Embrace a Common Queer Identity
- Jesse Talks About Living as a Trans Woman in a Culture of Fear
- Jess is a Lesbian Mother Who Wants More Family Friendly Resources
- Saintly Sinner is a Cisgender Lesbi Not So Flexible Black Biological Womyn
- Diane Discusses Being Belligerently Out in Pittsburgh
- Jaime From The ReelQ Film Festival Says Yep I’m Gay
- Scott Describes Life as a Gay Bear in Rural Armstrong County
- Claudette is a Non-Binary Queer Who Wants Us To See Beyond the L and the G #AMPLIFY
- Taylor Wants More LGBTQ Resources and Community Unity
- Alexandria is a Lesbian Artist Trying To Get Her Bearings
- Anonymous Grieves How Pittsburgh’s Gay and Lesbian Community Treats Bisexuals
- Erik Is a Cis White Working-Class Queer from Clearfield County
- Maria Wants You To Know a Family Like Hers #AMPLIFY
- Lyndsey Identifies as a Queer Genderfluid Lipstuck Butch
- Alex is a Black Trans Man Who Doesn’t Apologize For His Existence
- Mario Identifies As Queer Rustbelt Genderfluid Artist #AMPLIFY
- PJ Identifies as a Cis White Gay Man With a Twist of Genderqueer</a
- Ashe Believes To Be Queer Is To Be Yourself #AMPLIFY
- DJ Scott Is a Gay Black Man Full of Positive Vibes #AMPLIFY
- Kitty Is Out and Open as a Bisexual Trans Woman in Erie County #AMPLIFY
- Shawna on Her Unique Experience as a Lesbian in Indiana County #AMPLIFY
- Miss Erie Pride 2015: Embrace Who We Are Meant To Be #AMPLIFY
- Daniel Wants to See More Diverse Employers in Western Pennsylvania
- Alex Describes Erie’s LGBTQ Community as Live and Let Live
- David Talks About the State of Equality in Erie
- For Kristina, Being Out is Her Normal
- Bee Asks Where Single Parents Fit Into the LGBTQ Community
- Jessi is a Trans Lesbian Who Asks Questions
- Larry Traces His Coming Out to JFK and a Frat Brother
- Jesse Believes in the Power of [Trans]cendence
- Vic Lives Closeted in Westmoreland County
- Kayden Wants to Be Safe Holding Her Partner’s Hand in Pittsburgh
- Tony Believes Everyone in the LGBTQ Community Matters
- Brandon Believes Pittsburgh Should Have Better Trans Health Resources
- Cindy Has Been Fundraising for the GLCC for 14 Years
- Coley Claims to Be Invisible in Plain Sight
- Carmen is a Queer Black Womyn From Pittsburgh
- Darcell Hopes Everyone Will Find Love
- Sivynn Acknowledges That Some People Just Don’t Pay Attention to His Transition
- Amber Has Always Been Proud of Being OUT
- Shell is Proud of the Positive Impact of Pittsburgh Black Pride
- Gary Has Lived in Northwest and Southwest PA As An Openly Gay Man
- Patrouious Describes His Fears & Frustrations as a Trans Man in McKean County #AMPLIFY
- John is a Geeky, White, Cisgender, Queer, Pagan, Proletariat Hippie #AMPLIFY
- Skip Believes The Act of Coming Out Is a Continuous Process
- Sam Prefers the Ambiguity of Queer Identity to a Specific Label
- Jan Offers an Older Perspective on LGBTQ Pittsburgh
- Meg Is a Country Queer
- CJ Describes Living Stealth As A Trans Man
- Bob Is the First Openly Gay Elected Official In Northwestern PA
- Paula Speaks Out About Bi-Erasure and Bisexual Exclusion
- Joy KMT Values Intersectional Healing Spaces
- Katie-Anne Speaks As Two Spirited Bi Gendered Resident of Johnstown
- Twist Shares Their Life as Neuroqueer
- kelly emphasizes that ‘gay is not the totality of me’
- Gina Shares Her Truth With Those Who Deserve To Know
- Donna Met a Female Impersonator Who Made a Lasting Impression
- Joyce Believes Tolerance Is Not Acceptance
- Mike Talks About the Privileges of Living in Erie as a Gay Man
- Rashod Is An Unapologetic Trans Man of Color
- Tara Wants Us To Talk About Intersectionality
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