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Pride Community Profile: Christopher from Eugene, OR
Name: Christopher Location: Eugene, OR I Identify as….Gay What does Pride mean to you? As I get older, I’ve realized that Pride is an ongoing, fluid and ever-changing feeling that broadens and

Pride Community Profile: Sarah from Tacoma, WA
Name: Sarah Location: Tacoma, WA I Identify as…. Lesbian What does Pride mean to you? Pride is about being your authentic self regardless of where you live, work or play. In all areas

Pride Community Profile: Dawn from Seattle, WA
Name: Dawn Location: Seattle, WA I Identify as…. Bi, Queer What does Pride mean to you? Pride represents freedom from oppression, agency, and the power to live the lives that align with us.

Pride Community Profile: Mac from Seattle, WA
Name: Mac Location: Seattle, WA I Identify as…Trans Queer What does Pride mean to you? Pride is the opposite of shame. I was raised in the Bible Belt in the

Pride Community Profile: Lisamarie From Portland, OR
Name: Lisamarie Location: Portland, OR I Identify as…. Proud Ally What does Pride mean to you? It’s a celebration of humanity; it’s a reminder to people within the community that

Queer Activist Q & A: Deaunte Damper of WA
Name: Deaunte Damper Organizations: King County Regional Office of Gun Violence Prevention and Converge Media Location: Seattle, WA When did you start getting involved with being an activist or advocate,
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Queer Activist Q & A: Benny Ilac of Montana
Name: Benny Ilac Company Name: Montana Trans Joy Location: Missoula, MT When did you start getting involved with being an activist or advocate and why? I first became involved with

Queer Betterment Pros Q & A: Dr. Kelly Quick of Montana
Name: Dr. Kelly Quick Profession: Professor of Exercise Science Company: University of Providence of Great Falls, MT How long have you been helping people become better? I have been involved

Queer Betterment Pros Q & A: Jen Brown of Montana
Name: Jen Brown Profession: Certified Master Personal Trainer / Nationally Certified Pilates Instructor Company: Peak Health & Wellness How long have you been helping people become better? I have been

Queer Betterment Professional Q & A: Anne Harris of Montana
Name: Anne Harris Profession: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Company: The Montana Family Center How long have you been helping people become better? I began my mental health career as a

Queer Non-Profit Leaders Q & A: Andy Nelson of Western Montana LGBTQ+ Community Center
Name: Andy Nelson (he/him)Organization: Western Montana LGBTQ+ Community Center Years Serving the Community: 8 When did you start working in nonprofit organizations and what was it that helped youdecide to make this your career?

ICYMI For March
Washington:Legislation in Washington state known as the strippers’ bill of rights, which advocates say includes themost comprehensive statewide protections in the nation, was signed into law on March 25th. The






