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Anthony DiFiore
Anthony DiFiore, Lost in the spectacle of Neverland
“We’ve always wanted to do a Neverland-themed Neverland.”
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Community interviews from GoPride's conversations with artists, creators and community voices.
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Will Davis
Will Davis Talks Inge and Xanadu
“A lot of my work has been about identity in different ways.”
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Joe Lewis
Cosplay, comics, and community: an interview with Joe Lewis
“I feel cosplay is awesome adult next level dress up.”
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Lisa Martinez
Lisa Martinez patching together the queer community
“The goal of the website is to create a space where stories from a variety of underrepresented perspectives can be shared with a national audience.”
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Kinley Preston
Standing tall: Kinley Preston overcomes the odds
“I want to continue to pave the way and knock down doors to make things easier for people after me and of course changing people’s perspective.”
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Trish Bendix
AfterEllen.com's managing editor Trish Bendix talks media, entertainment and comedy
“Some personal highlights have been meeting people—musicians, actors, writers, producers, directors—who not only know exactly what AfterEllen is but tell me how much they love it.”
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Joe Fiore
Q&A with Joe Fiore, the man behind Furball, marking it’s Chicago debut May 24
“Ten years ago, nobody thought a bear dance would get a crowd...”
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Miguel Torres
Mister, mister: Miguel Torres on IML and acceptance found in the leather community
“We’re comfortable with our sexuality and can express it.”
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Mark Pino
Brave new brunch: Mark Pino tackles food and fashion
“By far, the biggest challenge is to maintain the style and charm of this iconic event, while putting my personal spin on it.”
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Gary Gangi
What Do You Do, Gary Gangi?
“The beard does one thing now that has not been done in the past in terms of determining sex appeal: it makes attractiveness focus on a person's face.”
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Scott Malinowski
What Do You Do, Scott Malinowski?
“Playing music is such an immersive thing, I feel such a strong sense of flow and satisfaction blasting out high notes with a roaring jazz band.”
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David Ernesto Munar
Personal story: David Ernesto Munar has a personal understanding of the population he serves
“It’s my calling to work to better the lives of people affected by HIV. That’s who I am, and that who I’m going to be at Howard Brown.”
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Jamie B. Frazier
Marriage messenger: Pastor Jamie B. Frazier on his public embrace of marriage equality
“I think this notion that African-Americans don’t support marriage equality is just simply not true.”
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Michael Kutza
Best of the Fest: an interview with Michael Kutza of Chicago International Film Festival
“If I look at some of the films today, including Brokeback Mountain, doesn't the gay hero die at the end?”
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Dr. Robert Garofalo
Chappell on Community: Dr. Robert Garofalo
“That puppy saved my life. It's a little facetious. But I had gotten to a point where I didn't know how to have fun anymore. I didn't know how to laugh. I didn't have peace in my life.”
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Scott Jannush
Over the Borderline: Scott Jannush looks north for a new location
“The neighborhood has changed and it's time to change.”
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Jason Knade
Director Jason Knade on "All American Boy" music video project, film-making and Chicago
“It’s a powerful moment for me, one that transcends gender and sexuality and really speaks to the universal human emotions of desire, connection, rejection, and the emotional bravery that’s required...”
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Tom Tunney
Chappell on Community: Tom Tunney
“Pride is everyday for me! My only advice for Pride and Pride activities are let’s be safe and respectful of each other.”
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Michael Rolik
Sydney Mardi Gras chief Michael Rolik takes us down under
“I couldn't believe the scale of love and acceptance... it was really electric... that kind of security and knowing there was that level of acceptance helped me with my own confidence”
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Sam Provenzano
Sam Provenzano's local startup aims to fill LGBTQ fitness needs
“If you aren't comfortable and can't truly be yourself with your personal trainer, chances are you will not reach your full potential.”
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Bryan Herb
Boston bombings inspire a personal challenge to make a difference
“I have been taught what it really means to give when you have nothing from a six year old in Varanasi, India... and how to find the joy of stillness and silence in Bhutan”
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Brian Richardson
Chappell on Community: Brian Richardson, power in the PR
“What I want instead is to be able to say that I did the best that I could and in some way I was able to make a difference for my community and the people who came after me.”
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David LaSalle
Lakeview business owner celebrates first year with fashion and hair show benefit
“I realize that I have a responsibility to my client’s, my staff and my neighborhood that I will never take for granted.”
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Bernard Cherkasov
Chappell on Community: EQIL's Bernard Cherkasov
“If you were to ask me to describe myself, the very first word that comes to mind is refugee because that’s the most definitive, formative experience of my life.”