[Music] The year is 1989. New York City has been hit hard, harder than any other American city by the AIDS epidemic. Quote, "I'm surrounded by people who are dying in a city that feels completely segregated. This community center is overflowing with people of all races, ages, genders, and income levels. bankers and dancers all in one place with one purpose.To fight the power to screw the system and to show the presidents and CEOs of the world what we're made of. There's nowhere else in the city with this mu ...

Tour Objectives & Strategies - The tour aims to engage legislators, faith leaders, and others who may not already be supportive of LGBTQ+ issues, fostering dialogue and understanding [1] - The tour will incorporate town halls for open discussions and smaller, more personal conversations to engage communities [1] - Community-based events, including storytelling trainings and outreach programs, will be used to connect with people directly [2] - The initiative emphasizes the importance of dialogue and finding common ground, even when complete agreement is not possible [2] - The tour seeks to connect with individuals on the basis of shared values to shift perspectives on equality [4] Ohio as a Focal Point - Ohio was chosen as a starting point because it reflects national trends and challenges related to LGBTQ+ rights [2] - Despite past progress in LGBTQ+ representation, Ohio is experiencing setbacks, including bathroom bans and gender conversion therapy [3][4] - The tour aims to re-engage people in Ohio to address these setbacks and develop strategies for progress [4] Equality & Interconnectedness - The initiative stresses that equality should not be conditional [4] - The movement emphasizes the interconnectedness of various struggles and the importance of unity to achieve collective power [5]

Trump administration ends 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline's specialized service for LGBTQ+ youth. https://t.co/4kKG6uKXtN ...

At this youth football camp, Colin Saunders is hard to miss. Come on, baby. As the New Orleans Saints defensive tackle, he's a big guy.Oh, come on. Finish it. But he's got an even bigger heart.For the past three summers, he's hosted a youth football camp, and this year, he's put an emphasis on making it LGBTQ plus friendly. This was kind of my way of um showing respect and love and support to my brother. Colin's brother, Cameron Saunders, is gay.And Colin says in an often macho environment like pro football ...

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Dive into the dollars, decisions, and deeper meaning behind World Pride DC 2025 with Ryan Bos, executive director of Capital Pride Alliance. From glitter-filled celebrations to seven-figure budgets, we’ll break down what it really takes to organize one of the largest LGBTQ+ events in the world. Through the lens of Pride, protest, and personal finance, this episode of Living Not So Fabulously blends activism with accountability, reminding us that visibility is powerful, but budgeting for that visibility also ...

The US economy added 139,000 jobs in May, more than expected. Unemployment also remaining steady in the month at 4.2%. Joining me now in studio to break down the report, we've got Andrew McCascal, good friend of the show, LinkedIn career expert. Andrew, good to have you back here. What do you make of this week's this month's numbers? Listen, I think what we're seeing is that businesses are hiring. They're still hiring. Unemployment is sitting pretty steadily at about 4.2%. 2%. Um, interestingly though, heal ...