By Christian Brawner and Sunny Cobb With the 20th anniversary of the Iraq invasion approaching, and while facing a seemingly insurmountable upsurge in state repression against our trans community, I want to honor the legacy of our queer and gay ancestors by reminding you of our revolutionary struggle. It’s absolutely no coincidence that when the …
By Benjamin Berry In late October 2022, after months of organizing, the two dozen workers at local pizzeria, Pizza Lupo, notified management of their intention to unionize as members of the Louisville chapter of Restaurant Workers United (RWU). A young union founded at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, RWU uses a direct-join model through …
Queer Workers Form City-Wide Direct-Join Labor Union: First of its Kind in Louisville Read More »
Coffee Order: cold brew, two splendas, splash of cream I met Oliver a couple months ago while doing research for an article about the abortion bans. Their passion and fight immediately struck me, along with their wealth of knowledge to help the queer community. Oliver was born and raised in Louisville, KY and graduated from …
At the forefront of the fight for transgender, queer health equity with Oliver Hall Read More »
A duo of Lexington drag performers launched a petition calling on local leaders to stand up against state and national leaders who have it out for the LGBTQ+ community Monday. The pair, Petty Poussay and Uma Jewels, founded LEXHAVEPRIDE.com and a companion change.org petition that has received over 4,200 signatures over the week. They plan to present 15 specific …
Imanitwithago Zachee (pronounced Za-shay, known as Zachee to friends) was a Black transgender woman gunned down outside of her work on February 3. In addition to being murdered outside of her workplace at JBS plants in Butchertown, Zachee was murdered by one of her coworkers. The suspect, who turned himself in and now is pleading …
The University of Louisville Trans Rights Alliance, or ULTRA, has been bringing attention to policy and culture promoting transphobia on the college campus. The student organizers leading this group include juniors Miles Lanham and Calvin Silver, with senior Parker Albro. According to University of Louisville students and activists associated with ULTRA, there have been lasting …
Students Organizing at the University of Louisville for Trans Rights in ULTRA Read More »
