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Nathan Streifel
Queer, multiethnic, multi-disciplinary artist Nathan Streifel
“I am very excited to share this unique and amazing gift, and hopefully spread a ton of positive energy around the world!”
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Social interviews from GoPride's conversations with artists, creators and community voices.
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Isaiah Grass
Chicago-based singer-songwriter, Isaiah Grass, is looking toward the future
“Many things that we took for granted before this pandemic, seem so much more special now.”
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Elaine Dame
Love of the Arts: Chicago jazz singer, Elaine Dame shares her journey and shows her love in an upcoming livestream
“Making music has meditative and restorative qualities for me, hopefully for the audience as well.”
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Sam Cushing
The Influence of Sam Cushing
“I hope by sharing my story and bringing mental health to the forefront of the conversation, I can be a source of comfort for someone.”
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Sam Cushing
Sam Cushing Is Taking Over!
“I can use this ‘influence’ to be a positive light and to leave an impact in society.”
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Jordan Liberty
Life, Jordan Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
“I realized you can be anyone you want to be on the Internet.”
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Joe Fiore
Having a (Fur)ball!: an interview with Joe Fiore
“It’s gonna be a one of a kind, memorable night for Chicago. Fun, furry and festive for all!”
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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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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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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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Noam Ash
My Gay Roommate: YouTube series explores relationship between straight and gay roommates
“We definitely played with these elements and sprinkle in a little homo-eroticism here and there...”
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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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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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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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Modesto Tico Valle
Chappell on Community: Modesto Tico Valle
“We want the Center to be a destination. We want it to respond to the needs of our community.”
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Locoya Hill
Locoya Hill brings west coast "I Just Wanna F***in' Dance" to Chicago
“I've always loved bringing people together to enjoy a good time.”
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Danny Kopelson
“Keith and I started doing this as a labor of love. We have both gotten all that love back and more.”
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Chris Mosier
“It took me a long time to accept myself, and now it is important to me to be authentic in my identity - even in places where it isn't easy to do, such as sports.”
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Brody Runge
Brody Runge never dreamed that he would be the subject of a TLC documentary simply for being himself
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