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Queer (Ally) Artist Q & A: Esther Garcia of WA
Name: Esther Garcia Type of Artist: Costume Designer for Village Theatre in Issaquah, WA Location: Seattle What mediums do you use for your art? Being a Costume Designer is a multi-disciplinary art form.
Queer Artist Q & A: Jonathan Mathews of Seattle
Name: Jonathan Mathews Type of Artist: Interior Designer (also known as a Culinary Designer) Location: Seattle, WA What mediums do you use for your art? Interior design. I see every space as a
Queer Artist Q & A: Jon Garcia of Portland, OR
Name: Jon Garcia Type of Artist: Writer/Director/Producer/Musician Location: Portland, OR What mediums do you use for your art? I primarily work in film as a writer, director, producer, and editor, but have dabbled
Queer Artist Q & A: Cassi Q Kohl of Seattle
Name: Cassi Q Kohl Type of Artist: Singer/Actor Location: Seattle, WA What mediums do you use for your art? My body! As primarily an actor and vocalist, I use every little muscle on
Queer Artist Q & A: Allan Brocka of California
Name: Q, Allan Brocka Type of Artist: Writer/Director/Producer/Actor Location: Seattle Native, currently in Los Angeles, CA What mediums do you use for your art? Film & Video, Animation & Live
Drag Queens/Kings on Identity Q & A: Ceasar Hart of Auburn, WA
Name: Ceasar Hart Location: Auburn, WA How has your understanding of gender evolved over time, and what experiences have influenced that journey? I feel that gender has evolved substantially over
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Stories from Northern California
Federal Pressures Mount on West Coast School Districts Over Student Gender Privacy Policies
by Queer Robi WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal education authorities have escalated an ongoing national showdown over LGBTQ+ student privacy, issuing formal directives to state education chiefs in Washington and California.
LGBTQ+ Guide to Santa Maria Valley: Wine, Beaches & Affordable California Getaways
By Joey Amato Psst! Can you keep a secret? There’s a hidden gem along California’s Central Coast that delivers everything travelers love about the Golden State—award-winning wine, scenic beaches, incredible
From School Buses to Restrooms to Natural Disasters, Students Experience Persistent Anxiety Over School Safety, According to New YouthTruth Report
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nearlyone in five middle and high school students, and one in four elementary school students, say they often worry about their safety at school, according to a new
2026 California Cannabis Awards Opens Competition Submission Window at a Pivotal Moment for the Industry, Commemorates 5th Anniversary of State-Sanctioned Cannabis Contest
SACRAMENTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The 2026 California Cannabis Awards (CCA) competition has officially opened the Submission Window for entries, marking the state-sanctioned program’s fifth anniversary at a pivotal moment for the cannabis industry. As
ESSENCE to celebrate Chase Infiniti, Kerry Washington, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Zinzi Coogler and the women of ‘SINNERS’ at the 19th Annual Black Women in Hollywood
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ESSENCE proudly announces Chase Infiniti, Kerry Washington, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Zinzi Coogler, alongside a Luminary Spotlight moment honoring the women of ‘SINNERS’ – including Autumn Durald Arkapaw, Hannah Beachler, Jayme Lawson, Ruth E. Carter,
Levi’s® Launches Immersive Pop-up Celebrating Bay Area Culture, Style and Community
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Levi’s® today announced Home Turf, an immersive pop-up experience in San Francisco that celebrates sports, fashion, music and the authentic energy of the Bay Area, all coinciding with Levi’s® Stadium hosting
