Happy Hour Fundraiser!
Join us for a Happy Hour Fundraiser, Friday Nov 17, at Bier’s Pub on the Northside. Benefits The AMPLIFY Project and SisTers PGH.
Enter to win “Bad At Love” from Halsey!
“Bad At Love” the new hit single from Platinum-selling pop superstar Halsey From Billboard #1 album hopeless fountain kingdom Enter to win special “Bad At Love” download cards with remixes By Dillon Francis, Hook N Sling & More! Listen/buy “Bad At Love” remixes: https://halsey.lnk. to/balremixes Halsey’s hfk tour on sale now: http://www.hfktour.com Twitter.com/halsey Instagram.com/iamhalsey Facebook.com/halseymusic Rulez You […]
Ben, 30, Wants All Gay White Men to Learn To Take a Step Back #AMPLIFY
Name: Ben Age: 30 County of Residence: Allegheny, formerly Cambria (Johnstown) Pronouns: he/him How do you describe your identity? gay man Please describe your coming out experience. Where did you find support? What challenges did you face? Well in high school I found myself attracted to other guys in school over any girls, but I didn’t think much of […]
My Family Tree: Unexpected Loss of My Cousin Brian Koerber
This is a hard time of year for me. In 2007, my dear old friend died at age 41. In 2010, my elder maternal cousin Theresa died at age 45. In 2012, another old friend and brother to my college roommate died at age 45. His name was Kevin. I’m now older than all of […]
Election Day 2017 Wrap-Up: My Queer Perspective
There will be lots of these types of posts today across the blogosphere. You should read them because the outcomes from this particular election are both disappointing and hopefilled for those of us living our lives on the ground. Check out what Alvin McEwan has to say about it at Holy Bullies and Headless Monsters. […]
Ten LGBTQ Blogs in Pennsylvania You Should Be Reading #NaBloPoMo
What LGBTQ blogs in Pennsylvania should you read? This is a list of blogs that are LGBTQ centered and based out of Pennsylvania. I did not include organizational blogs. I have ten on my list (including this one). A few old favorites seem to be dormant. I’m always open to suggestions. Please email me. JoyKMT – […]
Rachel, 24, Asks Where Are Our Out, Queer Women Role Models in Pittsburgh? #AMPLIFY
Name: Rachel Age: 24 County of Residence: Allegheny Pronouns: she/her How do you describe your identity? Gender identity: cis female, sexual orientation: queer, race: white. Please describe your coming out experience. Where did you find support? What challenges did you face? I sort of subconsciously knew I was queer from a young age. I remember being enamored with a […]
Kierra Darshell’s PittsburghDrag Brunch Wraps Up James Street Run, Plans to Relocate
I have been a longtime fan of Kierra Darshell, Pittsburgh’s First Lady of Drag. When she brought the region’s first regular drag brunch show to the Northside in 2015, I was very happy. I’m a daytime gal, not a nightlife lady (are those things?) so drag at noon is my idea of fun. Soon it […]
I Owe Allegheny West Neighbors an Apology
On October 19, I wrote a blog post about the looming closure of James Street Tavern, loosely based on a FB post I had created the night before. In that post, I incorrectly identified the James Street neighborhood as Allegheny West. I was wrong – it is East Allegheny. And that matters because each neighborhood […]
Holiday Cards for LGBTQ Elders, Youth
We are once again gearing up to help our LGBTQ neighbors during the holiday season. This year we are highlighting several organizations conducting their own holiday drives. Please give what you can to help those who need our support. Of course, financial gifts to any LGBTQ organization are very welcome, but we know that some […]
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