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Lane Rogers, Known Professionally as Blake Mitchell, Dies at 31 After Los Angeles Motorcycle Crash

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Lane Rogers, known as Blake Mitchell, a proud Kentuckian, died at 31 after a motorcycle accident.

Kentucky Pastry Chef Chase Maus Competes on Food Network’s Season 12 of “Holiday Baking Championship”

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Kentucky chef Chase Maus brings his Covington roots and queer creativity to Food Network’s Holiday Baking Championship.

Sasha Velour brings The Big Reveal Live Show to Louisville’s Kentucky Center on Nov. 9

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Sasha Velour brings “The Big Reveal Live Show” to Louisville for a night of drag and art.

Trans People in Kentucky Are on Edge. Some Are Arming Up.

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Trans Kentuckians arm up amid fear, misinformation, and escalating political attacks.

OutReels Cincinnati returns Nov. 7-9: Queer film, community and talkbacks

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OutReels Cincinnati, Nov. 7–9 at the Warsaw Federal Incline Theater, showcases LGBTQ films, talkbacks and a youth meetup to build community and representation.

Undead Voice launches free three-week training to help Kentuckians begin voice transition

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Free 3-week virtual voice training from Undead Voice for Kentuckians; plus $1,000 credit.

Black Wonderland Builds Joyful Black Queer Community Across Cincinnati, NKY and Beyond

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Black Wonderland creates spaces for Black queer joy, connection and regional community.

Lexington and Covington stand by rainbow crosswalks as federal officials call for removal

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Lexington and Covington vow to keep rainbow crosswalks despite Trump admin pressure.

Queer Cycling Groups in Kentucky and Ohio Claim Space on the Streets, Build Community

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From Covington to Louisville, queer cycling groups reclaim the road and build community.

Filmmakers seek to uncover life, murder of Covington politician Sandy Cohen in new documentary

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Documentary “Our Friend Sandy” seeks to uncover life, legacy of slain LGBTQ+ Covington politician.

Kentuckiana Pride Foundation to host Shine Gala, launch endowment fund for LGBTQ+ organizations

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The Kentuckiana Pride Foundation will host its first Shine Gala on Nov. 15 to launch an endowment fund supporting LGBTQ+ organizations across Kentucky and Southern Indiana.

As anti-trans laws pass, Louisville’s Trans Haven group creates community, comfort and lasting friendships

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Trans Haven offers support, connection, and joy for trans adults across Louisville and beyond.

Queer Kentucky launches harm reduction lockers across the Bluegrass State

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Queer Kentucky is placing harm reduction lockers in businesses across the Bluegrass State.

ACLU of Kentucky files class action lawsuit over state’s ban on gender-affirming care for incarcerated people

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ACLU sues Ky. officials over ban on gender-affirming care for incarcerated trans people.

‘Mother Tree’ grows a movement: Trans activist Caasi Gray branches out with Wandering Treehouse

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Louisville’s Wandering Treehouse offers safe and affirming spaces for marginalized communities.

Macaron Bar builds sweet success with queer-inclusive business model and community support

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Macaron Bar blends French sweets with queer pride, offering safe jobs and baking classes.

Gay famous comedy duo brings ‘Wish You Were Queer’ to Louisville in OUTtv road series

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“Wish You Were Queer” brings gay comedy to Kentucky in OUTtv series spotlighting small towns.

Lexi Love enters rehab for substance abuse, emotional therapy

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The RPDR Season 17 Finalist has entered a 30-day treatment facility in Texas.

Queen Out or Get Out: An Interview with DJ Boywife

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Meet the newest it girl, DJ Boywife.

Queer Kentucky ISSUE 08: Letter from the Editor

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Queer Kentucky ISSUE 08 is out now: It’s all about the performance.

Lexi Love Opens Up about Meth Experience and Power of Self Love

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Lexi love opens up about her battles with meth and embraces harm reduction.

Louisville Pride Foundation Launches LGBTQ+ Support Group for People Living With HIV

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An LGBTQ+ HIV support group exists in Louisville, check it out!

Community organizes independent Lavender Graduation After UofL, Bellarmine cancel LGBTQ+ ceremonies

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Community hosts Lavender Graduation event while Universities cave to anti-DEI measures.

University of Louisville, University of Kentucky cancel LGBTQ+ Lavender Graduation ceremonies

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Lavender Graduation Ceremonies get the axe at two Kentucky Universities.

Lexington Public Library cancels LGBTQ+ programing, community voices concerns

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The Lexington Public Library is making changes.

Old Louisville Coffee Co-Op lease ending, owners seek to buy their own space

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After three years in business serving the LGBTQ+ community and its allies, Old Louisville Coffee Co-Op is seeking to purchase their own space.

Louisville Pride Foundation pauses remaining $100K in vaccine program due to DOGE budget cuts

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DOGE cuts are coming for Kentucky’s LGBTQ+ community.

Natasha Bedingfield to headline 2025 Kentuckiana Pride Festival

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The Kentuckiana Pride Festival lineup is here! Well, the first part.

Kentucky entrepreneurs launch virtual micro-school to support LGBTQ+ students amid hostile climate

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Trans joy takes center stage at Kentucky Capitol amid legislative challenges

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Trans advocates celebrate joy and resilience at Kentucky Capitol Rotunda.

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