Category: LGBTQIA+

We have all seen the news and heard about Project 2025 in some way in the last few months, but I wanted to write a little something about what Project 2025 would do to me and my family if this came to fruition. It honestly scares me a lot and…

I have always been a huge fan of Toyota, but now that is coming to an end. I can honestly say that when I heard the news that Toyota has changed its approach to diversity and inclusion programs, and will no longer sponsor cultural events and parades, including LGBTQIA+ Pride…

Saturday, October 19th, 2024, was the 2nd Annual Pride Celebration (Pride Festival) by ProudTown, Inc. This was our first time setting up a booth at an event. The weather was absolutely amazing, sun was shining and a beautiful breeze to go along with it. I was an absolute nervous wreck,…

My coming OUT was nothing like I had planned or expected. Oh, some reactions were, and some were worse, but most of the people I told were very supportive. Sincerely supportive. And there is a difference. Trust me. I’m not a good reader of people and was still able to…

It was summer 2016. I remember it being a beautiful day, but whether it was hot, or cooler has long been forgotten. What I do remember is the energy in the air, it was like nothing I’d ever felt before. There wasn’t a storm on the horizon and the weather…