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Dear Cristin: What do you Wish You Would Have Known Before Transitioning?

My name is Cristin Surls, a Georgia Peach who grew up in a south Atlanta town called East Point. I was assigned male at birth and later...

July is BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month

July is BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month — an important time to center the mental health and lived experiences of BIPOC (Black,...

July is Disability Pride Month!

There is no such thing as a single-issue struggle, because we do not live single-issue lives. An estimated 3-5 Million LGBTQ people have...

A Post About Mental Health

I don't remember life before mental illness. Do you know that most people with mental illness, be it depression, anxiety, etc., develop...

31 amazing AAPI LGBTQ+ pioneers you should know

Celebrate Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with these influential and history-making trailblazers. By Daniel Villarreal...

The Voice of Sasha Allen

Sasha Allen captured the hearts of audiences worldwide with his captivating performances on "The Voice." As a trans man, Sasha fearlessly...

PFLAG Education and Support

PFLAG's roots trace back to 1972 when Jeanne Manford, a mother from New York, marched alongside her gay son in a pride parade, proudly...

Gendered Euphoria: Hunter Schafer

Many people know Hunter Schafer from her role as Jules from the hit HBO show, Euphoria. However, she has also portrayed many other...

Elliot Page's Trans Journey in the Spotlight

Elliot Page, a talented actor known for his roles in groundbreaking films like "Juno" and "Inception," has become a powerful advocate for...

LGBTQ+ Enthusiastic Workspaces: Regal Movie Theatre in Carrollton, GA

Creating an inclusive, comforting workplace environment is not only morally imperative but also beneficial for fostering innovation and...

Transgender Day of Visibility

Sunday, March 31st was Transgender Day of Visibility. It is an important holiday within the LGBTQ+ Community because it allows us to...

Breaking Boundaries with Dylan Mulvaney

Dylan Mulvaney, a trans icon whose courageous journey has paved the way for countless women, has successfully transcended barriers and...

Hayley Kiyoko's Inspirational Embrace of Individuality

Hayley Kiyoko, from an early age, was acting and dancing in many celebrated pieces of media. Born in Los Angeles, California, she grew up...

Atlanta drag legend Charlie Brown dies at 74

The entertainer and LGBTQ rights champion was a tireless fundraiser and one of the gay community’s most beloved figures. By Shane...

Action Alert: Georgia HB 1104 Attacks on Transgender Youth

On Tuesday afternoon, legislators took a good bill, HB 1104, and replaced it with language to ban transgender youth from participating in...

Celebrating Megan Rapinoe's Legacy

Women's history month allows for a period of time to recognize the resilience, contributions, and triumphs of women throughout history....

How to be a better ally to the LGBTQ community

Sandi Salas never had a formal coming out as a woman. She just simply began transitioning after college. “I never said anything,” Salas...

Bessie Smith's Legacy of Activism

Bessie Smith, a widely famous Blues artist, left her mark on the world of music. Born into poverty, Smith overcame numerous obstacles to...

Celebrating Lorraine Hansberry

Lorraine Hansberry's contributions have not only shaped history but have also paved the way for greater representation. She was a...

Queer, Black Trailblazers: Bayard Rustin

Despite Bayard Rustin’s significant influence throughout the civil rights, gay rights, and integration movements, his name is not...

Queer Black History Spotlight: Gladys Bentley

Gladys Bentley, known on the stage as Bobbie Minton, was born in Philadelphia on August 12, 1907. She was a lively Harlem Renaissance...

Celebrating Black Trans History: Marsha P Johnson and Silvia Rivera

Without Marsha P Johnson and Silvia Rivera, Pride would not be what it is today. As a group, the Queer Community owes a debt of gratitude...

Parenting Trans Youth: It's Going to be Okay

"If you're a parent, and your child is trans, this video is for you. It's going to be okay. You haven't lost your son or daughter. You...

Balancing the stress and rewards of life in 2024

2023 was stressful. I moved out of my home of nearly 15 years and into one that’s requiring just a bit more work than we were hoping for....

ATLANTA PRIDE ANNOUNCES 2024 FESTIVAL DATES

ATLANTA (January 12, 2024) — The Atlanta Pride Committee is pleased to announce that the 2024 Atlanta Pride Festival will be held in...

Carrollton Pride Festival for ALL to Celebrate Pride!

repost from The West Georgian Over the course of the weekend, local communities came together on the scenic grounds of The Carroll County...

Post-Carrollton Pride Festival - Incoming Rambling Post

I don't often suffer from imposter syndrome. Most of my life, I've somehow managed to feel somewhat comfortable in my own shoes and...

New LGTBQ+ Community: Carrollton Rainbow

Republished from The Wolf Radio September 15, 2023 CARROLLTON GA- Carrollton communities are a huge part of daily life, be it college...

I’m Queer…Without Fear.

I live in a heavily conservative area, one that voted for Trump by double digits both in 16 and 20, and will likely vote for him (or...

Carrollton Rainbow Founder's Letter

My name is Lucy King, Founder of Carrollton Rainbow. Here's my story.