Lauren Means

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Lauren Means

Norman Hanks: Sharing the Love

He’s known for his big heart, infectious personality and empowerment of people. He’s selfless and would give his shirt off his own back to someone in need. He’s Norman Hanks and some of you know him as Veronica Paige.

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Lauren Means

Fighting Stigma One Conversation at a Time

Stigma. It’s something that people with HIV/AIDS have dealt with for decades. Even with all the education available now and the public awareness campaigns such as U = U (undetectable equals untransmittable), the stigma is still there.

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Keep Your COOL This Summer

The heat of the summer is finally here. While the temperatures quickly rise, we found a few ways to keep you from overheating. As always, adhere to any safety and social distancing guidelines set forth so that everyone can have an enjoyable experience.

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Camping Out Loud

While many events have been canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our youth still have some options for virtual camping this year. We’ve highlighted a few LGBT+ camps that are hosting virtual events.

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Sherri Gray: There Will Be Rainbows

“Besides, we know that after the storms, and the sludge, and the toil, and the troubles… there WILL be glitter…and glam…and music…and dancing… and Rainbows — lots and lots of Rainbows!!!”

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New Music Monday – July 13, 2020

Welcome to our new feature, New Music Monday! Here we will give you a sample of some of the new music out now that you will want to add to your playlists. We hope to cover many different genres and styles.

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Sunny St. James: A True Artistprenuer

We all have that friend who dabbles in a little bit of everything and has their hand in many different projects. A self-declared “artistprenuer,” Sunny St. James is that friend. She’s an MC/songwriter who also owns a couple of small businesses.

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New Music Monday – June 29, 2020

Welcome to our new feature, New Music Monday! Here we will give you a sample of some of the new music out now that you will want to add to your playlists. We hope to cover many different genres and styles.

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