My Family Story: The Mysterious Life of Sarah Ann Campbell (1871-1907)

I’ve blogged about three of my 2x great grandmothers, all on my paternal side of the family.  Most people have eight 2x great grandmothers, four on the paternal side and four on the maternal. The final paternal 2x great grandma is perhaps the most mysterious of my recent ancestors – her name, I now know, […]

Til We Wise Up

Gender Identity Imploded Local Queer Women’s Community in 2007 #LGBTHistoryMonth

In honor of LGBT History Month (October), we will be exploring some of our historical content and sharing historical perspectives from readers. If you’d like to contribute, please email us pghlesbian at gmail dot com. In 2007, we covered a significant story  – the decision by a lesbian-centric fundraiser, Celebrate the Night, to ban a […]

Enter to win Now from @ShaniaTwain #Giveaway

Shania Twain Giveaway

Shania Twain is back! NOW the highly-anticipated new album from the Queen of Country Pop SHANIA TWAIN Featuring “Life’s About To Get Good,” “Swingin’ With My Eyes Closed” and more! Out September 29: shaniatwain.lnk.to/NOW Sign up for email updates from ShaniaTwain.com Facebook.com/ShaniaTwain Instagram.com/ShaniaTwain Twitter.com/ShaniaTwain Giveaway Rulez The Prize – 2 album download cards, 2 winners each receive 1 […]

E! The Dragnificent, Age 12, Headlining at Austin International Drag Festival 2017

Dragnificent E

Over the past few years, I’ve had a chance to get to know a local queer family with two sets of adults, co-parenting a genderfluid child who is a frequent performer in the local scene. Esai is a sweet kid with amazing stage presence and so much love. And a really cool family that is […]

Enter to win #TellMeYouLoveMe from @DemiLovato #Giveaway

Demi Lovato Giveaway

Tell Me You Love Me the new album from international superstar DEMI LOVATO Featuring “Sorry Not Sorry,” “Sexy Dirty Love,” and more! Out September 29: http://demilovato.co/ TMYLMpreorder http://twitter.com/ddlovato http://instagram.com/ddlovato http://facebook.com/demilovato #TellMeYouLoveMe Giveaway Rulez The Prize – 2 album download cards You can enter as many giveaways as you like, but you can only win one every thirty […]

Keith, 48, is a Gay, White Man Using Marriage Equality for Teachable Moments in North Carolina #AMPLIFY

Gay Man Allegheny

Editor’s Note: It seems appropriate to share that Keith is the first openly LGBTQ person that I knew; we grew up together. He was the second person that I came out to myself. And even having that history – and decades of friendship – his answers took me by suprise, in a good way. ~ […]

ReelQ Film Festival Returns for 32nd Year in Pittsburgh

The 32nd LGBTQ Film Festival opens in Pittsburgh on Friday, October 13, 2017 at The Harris Theater. ReelQ runs through October 21. 16 films, 4 sets of shorts (ha – pun!) and two great parties. Check out the complete schedule here. Here’s the things you need to know NOW Festival passes are available online so […]

Get AMPLIFYed! Share Your Story During LGBTQ History Month

AMPLIFY LGBTQ

Have you been AMPLIFYed? As we head into LGBT History Month, it is the perfect reason to schedule the time to complete the AMPLIFY Q&A. The Q&A takes about 30 minutes – it covers everything from your coming out experiences to your insight on current community priorities. You have full control of what name you […]

Kierra Darshell Brings Drag Brunch Back to James Street This Weekend

Saturday, October 1 head over to James Street Gastropub for one of the finest brunches in the city – drag brunch hosted by Kierra Darshell, Pittsburgh’s First Lady of Drag. We are pleased to be the official social media sponsor of this one-of-a-kind event. Doors open at 12 PM and the show starts at 12:30. […]