There is a fantasy people often attach to ballroom acknowledgment. People imagine the moment your name is called, the room erupts, your peers celebrate you unanimously, and suddenly years of sacrifice feel validated all at once. They imagine it as a clean and beautiful ending to a long journey. A crowning moment. A fairytale. My…
Keith Boykin’s Journey: How a Son of St. Louis Became a National Voice for Justice, Culture and Change
Long before Keith Boykin stood in the East Room of the White House helping orchestrate the first-ever meeting between a sitting U.S. president and LGBT leaders, he was just a kid growing up in St. Louis. It’s easy to forget that icons often start right next door. Boykin, who lived here until high school before…
WerQFest Makes July a Black Queer Celebration in The Grove
WerQFest is back, and it’s bigger than ever. With R&B star and breakout Broadway talent Avery Wilson headlining, and a stacked lineup of local artists, this year’s festival is shaping up to be one for the books. Avery isn’t just known for his powerhouse vocals that have landed him on stages around the world he…
Family Seeks Justice After Jarvis McIntire’s Body Discovered in Texas
The LGBTQ+ St. Louis man went missing days ago during a birthday trip.
Toni Bryce: From ‘P Valley’ to ‘The Chi’ – A Star on the Rise”
East St. Louis-born actress Toni Bryce, celebrated for her role in Starz’s hit TV show P Valley and her groundbreaking performance in Disney Plus’s She Hulk, where she became the first Black trans woman to appear in a Marvel production, has landed a role in the acclaimed TV series The Chi. Bryce, who portrayed Nineveh…
Missouri Drag and Pageant Legend Vickie Valentino Exits the Stage
Valentino has left an indelible mark, nurturing entertainers and eventual national pageant titleholders for generations.