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My journey to self-acceptance through embracing my body hair

How do you define your identity? The power of self-expression and acceptance comes in many forms. For writer Alex Music, their body hair became the ultimate symbol of self-love.

Writing back to the places left behind

How do you love a place that doesn't love you back? Multimedia artist Lexie Bean tells of the intimate collection of letters from those who wrote to their past homes.

Transforming childhood taunts to adult triumphs

Childhood taunts can shape our identity and influence how we navigate the world as adults. But why do these memories linger and impact us so deeply? Award-winning podcaster Tarek Ali shares his journey.

Here's everything you missed at Toronto's unbelievable Pride festival

Reuniting with your chosen family at one of the biggest Pride events in Canada is an experience unlike any other.

Celebrating love, community and Pride as a parent

From youthful exuberance to parental pride, writer Jess H. Gutierrez reflects on her journey through two decades of celebrations.

Ready to dance with Lady Whistledown? Meet the man behind the viral track

With the release of a new song featuring Bridgerton star, Nicola Coughlan, discover the captivating journey of mix master Ellis Miah.

Faces of the Parisian Ballroom

Explore the intersection of fashion, queerness, and identity in the vibrant Parisian ballroom scene.

Going home for Pride: how a small Missouri town celebrated its first Pride event

Rodney Wilson, the founder of LGBTQ+ History Month, returns to Missouri to experience a historic Pride event in his hometown.

Celebrating Black trans joy during and beyond Pride Month

As Pride Month draws to a close, The Normal Anomaly Initiative's Joelle Bayaa-Uzuri Espeut writes that visibility and representation for Black transgender individuals must be celebrated and amplified beyond June.

This nonbinary student activist has some powerful words as equalpride's 2024 valedictorian

Scar Rulien is equalpride’s inaugural Valedictorian for the Class of 2024 and a Student Advocate for GLSEN, the nation’s leading organization working to end discrimination, harassment, and bullying based on sexual and gender identities.

A trans story on 'Bridgerton'? We have a historical idea for how to make that happen

Bridgerton is ripe this season with queer romance and representation. Is it time for the hit Netflix show to embrace a trans narrative?

From drag to dad: RPDR's Hershii LiqCour-Jeté on balancing parenthood and performing

Hershii LiqCour-Jeté stole hearts on RuPaul's Drag Race, but her true passion lies in being a loving parent. As Father's Day approaches, she reminds us of the power of chosen families.

Ready for a Pride anthem? Dive into Monica Beverly Hillz's hot new remix

Monica Beverly Hillz continues to make waves with her unapologetic authenticity. Learn more about her work with Transformations and her new remix, "Not a Soul Can Clock," featuring TS Madison and Neverending Nina.

'Vanderpump Rules' star Billie Lee on using comedy to push through transphobia

Entering reality TV, Billie Lee found her true calling in comedy, using humor to connect, uplift, and advocate for my community while sharing my journey as a trans woman.

Equalpride's CEO on celebrating Pride this year & our commitment to this community

As we celebrate Pride Month amidst rising opposition, equalpride remains committed to amplifying diverse LGBTQ+ voices, honoring our history, and continuing the fight for equality, unity, and justice for all.

A quest to improve my mental health and find my breath

A mental health and recovery advocate revisits the obstacles faced along their path to better mental health.

For this L.A. based artist music, love, and queerness are inextricably linked

Finding oneself in the City of Angels can be a hell of a ride. How one young musician uses the universal language of music to navigate love, growth, and queer identity.

How this queer nonbinary musician found resilience and self-acceptance through music and love

Alexander Millar shares their experience from navigating a toxic record deal to discovering their true self.

From doubt to acceptance: my journey to embracing my queer identity

Through challenges and triumph, how embracing one's identity led to overcoming social perceptions and expectations.

Am I 'Femme'? Why Black queer people are more than our traumas

Is the world unkind to Black femmes? We explore the personal journey of identity, representation, and the harsh realities faced by Black queer individuals in media.