6th annual Pride Festival expecting over 17,000 visitors ST. CHARLES, Mo., – On Saturday, June 20th, the sixth annua...
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St. Louis LGBTQIA+ Peer Support Helpline Launched
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - The St. Louis Queer+ Support Helpline (SQSH [pronounced squish]) has launched its phone lines for members of the LGBTQIA+ community in the greater St. Louis area.
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Trinity Episcopal Church in St. Louis’ Central West End is the first site in Missouri to be named to the National Register of...
CHICAGO, Ill. – The Equality Illinois 2020 Gala will honor legendary Chicago journalist Tracy Baim and Carbondale's Rainbow C...
CHICAGO, Ill. – Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and more than 70 other elected officials...
Troubling federal data shows that of the 7,120 hate crime incidents reported in 2018, more than 1,300 — or nearly 19 percent ...
DAVOS, SWITZERLAND - At an event hosted by the Partnership for Global LGBTI Equality during the annu...
National Politics
Local Politics
An unprecedented number of LGBTQ people will run for office in 2020 WASHINGTON, DC – Today LGBTQ Victory Fund, the only nat...
More LGBTQ candidates won than in any other odd-numbered election year WASHINGTON, DC – While returns continue ...
Jolie Justus would make history as the first openly LGBTQ mayor in Kansas City, MO WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Human...
Lori Lightfoot, an out black lesbian, will be advancing to a runoff in the marquee race for Chicago mayor. ...
Arts & Entertainment
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For the past several years, Joan Lipkin has traveled to Belgrade each fall to do cultural organizing as a guest of the Civil ...
Pet Shop Boys release new video for “Monkey business” – taken from new studio album, ‘Hotspot’, which will be released on 24t...
GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, has announced ...
Pop artist Jakk Fynn (he/him), a transmasculine Latinx pop artist committed to redefining masculinity, has released the music...
The groundbreaking documentary Transgeek: The Intersection of Gender Identity and Geek Culture will have its Midwes...
For a year, acclaimed British filmmaker Jeanie Finlay was embedded on the set of the hit HBO series “Game of Thrones,” chroni...
Emoji-approving organization Unicode announced 230 new emojis that will be released this year. The new emojis are meant...
'Justice League,' 'Game of Thrones' Standout To Appear Saturday, April 7, at America’s Center Jason Momoa, who rocketed to ...
Equality
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Since the beginning of the legislative session, we have been monitoring and engaging with 14 anti-LGBTQ bills (subscribe to ...
Dear Equality Supporter, We knew 2020 was going to be tough. As the legislative session is underway, we are facing ...
St. Louis and Columbia have once again earned a perfect score in the Municipal Equality Index (MEI) conducted by the Human R...
FX, on Tuesday, announced that an ambitious six-part documentary on six decades of the fight for LGBTQ rights in the U.S. — ...
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Pride St. Louis, Inc. has announced the theme and logo for PrideFest 2020. The theme for PrideFest 2020...
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Black Pride St. Louis will introduce its 2019 - 2020 board members at a Meet & Greet Happy Hour, tonight...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Right off the heels of his on-stage appearance at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards with Taylor Swift this we...
Following elections, on Monday, eight new board members were selected to join the Pride Saint Louis Board of Directors. &nbs...
Opal M. Jones honored by Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis at the annual St. Louis Bar Foundation Spirit of Justice C...
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - The Board of Directors of TransParent are pleased to announce that Gwen Clark has been appointed board secre...
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - The Board of Directors of TransParent are pleased to announce that Beth Richardson has joined their national...
ST. CHARLES, Mo. - The St. Charles PFLAG chapter recently presented a $722.64 donation to the St. Charles City-County Library...
The Human Rights Campaign has announced that Emmy ® -nominated showrunner, writer, actor, director and producer Dan Levy will...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of America’s largest LGBTQ civil rights or...
Since 2013, Jake Biondi has brought his “BOYSTOWN” series to audiences and readers alike. Then in 2018, he added a new series...
LGBTQ journalists Karen Ocamb and Mark Segal receive Special Recognition Honors GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, ...
Tech/Science
Just in time for Pride Month, the transportation company, Lyft, has announced new initiatives and product features as pa...
Tech giant Google pulled a controversial app from its store, late Thursday, that championed the widely-condemned practice of ...
The president of Grindr, Scott Chen, has come under fire because of a personal Facebook post he made late last week. In the p...
In a significant move, Twitter has changed its rules to prohibit misgendering and deadnaming — i.e., deliberately referring t...
Travel
Palm Springs is one of those destinations that you never get tired of. I’m not sure if it’s the landscape, or the abundance o...
All tea, no shade! Some of the most famous drag queens in the world are taking over the Las Vegas Strip when RuPaul’s Dr...
Being a proud gay journalist, I’ve travelled to dozens of pride events around the world. From São Paulo to Nashville, I’ve se...
Spots Celebrate Region’s Nightlife and Shopping ST. LOUIS, Mo. – This week Explore St. Louis will launch the third p...
Sports
Sabra unveiled teasers for its first-ever Super Bowl commercial as the brand prepares to move hummus from the sidelines ...
With the euphoria of a Stanley Cup win still hanging in the air, LGBTQ St. Louis Blues fans were left scratching their heads ...
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - LGBTQ friends, family and allies will again descend on Busch Stadium downtown for the 3rd official Prid...
The Federation of Gay Games (FGG) together with the Gay Games 11 Hong Kong 2022’s management team announced today the 36 spor...
Opinion
It takes a great amount of courage to recognize that you are transgender and embark upon the personal journey of self-discove...
One of my favorite movies is “Some Like It Hot,” starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon. ...
You should know this name. Over the holidays, I had the closest thing to a pilgrimage that I'll ever know. ...
Like me, I'm sure you're beginning to think about the holidays. The Hallmark Channel and Lifetime are already running holiday...
Wellness
Fitness
John D. Evans to Chair AMA Foundation Commission for National LGBTQ Fellowship Program CHICAGO, Ill. –The American M...
ST. CHARLES, Mo. - CenterPointe Hospital has announced that its True You Recovery Treatment Center, the St. Louis ...
Following recent mergers, The AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin, Rocky Mountain CARES and Saint Louis Effort for AIDS are cha...
Many in the LGBTQ community have been traumatized by the current political climate, which feels inescapable. International yo...
This is your year! Seriously. This is the year you do it. (Think David Naughton singing “Making it”.... Goo...
Believe it or not, modern presidents have been a little preoccupied with physical fitness. Based on the findings of an ...
Anyone who’s been to the gym has seen these individuals. At a glance, nothing in particular really distinguishes them f...
Calories in. Calories out. It’s basic biology. If you burn more calories than you take in, you will lose we...
Drag/Pageantry
Leather/Fetish
On October 15, 2019 at 2:15 a.m., George Timothy Reed passed away in Bowling Green, Kentucky after a valiant fight against ca...
The Boulet Brother’s Dragula is back for a highly anticipated third season with more filth, horror and glamour than ever. On ...
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Thanks to “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” drag, the art of female impersonation, is huge. Whether you are an entertain...
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The Pride St. Louis Royalty Court will present the 2019 Pride St. Louis Royalty Pagea...
History was made at International Mr. Leather 2019 (IML) in Chicago, Memorial Day Weekend, as Jack Thompson became the f...
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Mr. Missouri Leather celebrates 36 years of leathermen, Feb. 22-24, with all events taking place in the JJ's...
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Living its motto of "doing something good... in leather", Blue Max CC presented a $1,000 donation at their m...
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Midwest Puppy announced, on Monday, the recent changes to its corporate organization. Having filed for Midwe...
Featured Articles
ALL MIXED UP # SUN. 6/30 3:25 P.M.
STONEWALL MAIN STAGE PRESENTED BY BAYER
“Get ready to dance!” says Dennis Moser, bandleader for All Mixed Up. The seven piece band identifies as a high energy dance/party cover band, featuring a variety of hits from all eras and styles. Moser says, “Some songs may have a three piece horn section, while others may have five part vocal harmonies. You never know what you are going to see or hear next.”
ANGELICA VILA # SAT. 6/29 4:20 P.M.
STONEWALL MAIN STAGE PRESENTED BY BAYER
New York based singer Angelica Vila is thrilled to make her St. Louis PrideFest debut courtesy of HOT104.1. The Latina songstress takes the Stonewall Main Stage presented by Bayer on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 4:20 p.m.
BRIAN JUSTIN CRUM # SUN. 6/30 4:05 P.M.
STONEWALL MAIN STAGE PRESENTED BY BAYER
“I’m putting together a brand new show for St Louis. I’ll be serving a mix of my favorite covers from the past and debuting my new single “I&U!” Get ready to dance and have some fun!” says singer-songwriter Brian Justin Crum. This year, Crum will be performing for Pride St. Louis on the Stonewall Main Stage, Presented by Bayer.
CHEL # SAT. 6/29 3:40 P.M.
STONEWALL MAIN STAGE PRESENTED BY BAYER
Pop artist Chel can't wait to start the party on the Stonewall Main Stage at St. Louis PrideFest with her fun and inspiring set.
DINAH JANE # SAT. 6/29 5:50 P.M.
STONEWALL MAIN STAGE PRESENTED BY BAYER
Pop singer Dinah Jane is excited to make her St. Louis PrideFest debut courtesy of HOT104.1. The former girl group songstress takes the Stonewall Main Stage presented by Bayer on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 5:50 p.m.
MARTHA WASH # SUN. 6/30 4:45 P.M.
STONEWALL MAIN STAGE PRESENTED BY BAYER
Martha Wash has a career that has stood the test of time. She has had massive pop hits such as “It’s Raining Men” and “Sweat (Everybody Dance Now).” Her voice is instantly recognizable. Her music has become a staple in the disco and club scenes. Her music makes you dance, makes you groove, and even makes you ask how’s the weather?
TAYOR DAYNE # SUN. 6/30 5:30 P.M.
STONEWALL MAIN STAGE PRESENTED BY BAYER
Multi-platinum selling artist Taylor Dayne is an American pop icon, with decades of hits, roles and now a best selling book— Tell It to My Heart available at Barnes and Noble, Amazon, and all major booksellers!
