This year marks an important milestone for the Saint Louis Anti-Violence Project (STLAVP) as the agency celebrates 10 years of incorporation and commitment to uplifting LGBTQIA+ survivors of relational violence. STLAVP’s mission is to bring awareness of relational violence within and to the LGBTQIA+ community. Over the past decade, STLAVP has: Conducted field research of…
Good Works
The Little Bevo to Host Drag Benefit for Tornado Victims
On Thursday, May 29, The Little Bevo will host Together We Rise, a heartfelt drag charity event dedicated to those affected by the recent St. Louis tornadoes. This special evening aims to bring together entertainment, compassion, and community action under one roof. The event will showcase performances from some of the city’s most talented drag…
LGBTQ+ St. Louisans Step Up To Help Tornado Victims
A contractor named Jake (last name retracted after he was bombarded with calls) was on a job in the Penrose neighborhood when the sky turned black and the wind grew fierce. He saw a few older women sitting in a car, and helped them get to a nearby house. He was then lifted up by…
LGBTQ Medical Power of Attorney Event is Coming to Columbia, Hosted by Veronika Versace
When there’s a loss in cabin pressure, the first thing you’re instructed to do is put on your own mask. The same principle applies to the horrific times we find ourselves in. So much is coming at us on a macro level, that it’s completely overwhelming. But if you start by getting your own house…
Cocktail Competition Benefiting PROMO to Be Held at Platypus April 13
PROMO is Missouri’s statewide LGBTQ+ public policy and advocacy organization, and a fun way to get acquainted with them and support their critical work is by attending their Merryvale Antigua Cocktail Competition at Platypus on Sunday, April 13 from 2-4 p.m. St. Louis’ finest bartenders will compete in a cocktail showdown that mixes sweet flavors…
St. Louis County Library’s 2025 Community Autism Expo is This Saturday
The new Clark Family Branch plays host to St. Louis County Library’s 2025 Community Autism Expo, Saturday, April 5th from 11:00-2:00 p.m. Now in its sixth year, the expo provides the St. Louis area with one of the largest gatherings of organizations and resources for families with loved ones on the spectrum. This year’s expo…
Fourth City Sisters to Host University Staff and Faculty Networking Event This Thursday
University faculty and staff inspire and support student development, preparing students to thrive as they transition from their small ponds into the turbulent oceans of today’s world. While the ACLU is currently tracking 39 anti-LGBTQIA+ bills in Missouri, research from the American Psychological Association (APA) highlights the profound impact of supportive environments, which significantly reduce…
The Little Bevo Hosted Marriage Equality Event
On Valentine’s Day, The Little Bevo, Tower Grove Pride, The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Abortion Action Missouri and the Collaboration Center of St. Louis organized the first in what will be a series of marriage equality events. This month’s event was emceed by Sister Mairy Godmother and Jordan Braxton. Six couples were married throughout the…
Overwhelmed? Start By Setting Up Your Medical Power of Attorney on March 5th
When there’s a loss in cabin pressure, the first thing you’re instructed to do is put on your own mask. The same principle applies to the horrific times we find ourselves in. So much is coming at us on a macro level, that it’s completely overwhelming. But if you start by getting your own house…
The 10 Most Influential People in LGBTQ+ St. Louis in 2024
Meet this year’s Out in STL Awards honorees
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