Austin Norrid, Hopkinsville The word queer to me is about chosen family. For many queer folks, relationships with our given families can be strained at times, but we have the opportunity to create families of our own within the queer community. What the word queer offers that LGBTQ* doesn’t, is one word for our entire …
Wordsmith rediscovers home in Queer Kentucky
Sarah Gardiner – Gay/Lesbian, She/Her/Hers Owner of Nanny Goat Books, writer, editor, and small-press publisher Queer is a word I’ve only recently adopted. When I came out at 19, Gay was the umbrella term used for anyone in my LGBTQ+ circle. I was living in DC at the time, and though the community was incredibly …
Friday Flowers
Kenyatta, 24, Louisville What does the word queer mean to you? The work Queer to me means someone who’s not afraid to be themselves and live free without a care in the world. How do you identify? I identify myself as a non-binary pansexual. I’ve came to a point in my life where where you …
Pronouns Matter
by Sarah Gardiner Pronouns matter. Apart from name, they are the main way we address other humans in conversation, thought, and identity. So understanding them and getting them right is vital. Let’s start by defining the concept. Pronouns are the words we use when referring to another person. The three sets you will hear most …
Manhattan visits Kentucky, reflects on southern roots
Queer? To be completely honest, the meaning of the word Queer has been a bit of a conundrum. The definition, personally, changes daily. When I was initially introduced to the concept of what I think Queer is today, which I think is something quite radical, I didn’t think I was radical enough. What I’ve come …
Free mom hugs in Pikeville
Marty Wayman, Frankfort I have a son with autism, a gay son, a “son of my heart,” who came out as trans at the beginning of the year. He’s 16, and one of the reasons Free Mom Hugs has been an organization which I choose to support with all of my energy. Free Mom Hugs, …