The 3rd Annual Boone County KY Pride Festival runs noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4 at Y’Alls Stadium in Florence, with free tickets, 70-plus vendors, two stages and a wellness zone.
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The Winchester Pride + Inclusion Festival returns to Depot Street on Saturday, Oct. 3 with the theme “The Story of US,” free community yoga at 10 a.m. and the festival opening at 2 p.m.
From eastern Kentucky’s Appalachian hills to the bars of Louisville and the small-town pride festivals of the Bluegrass, drag artists across the commonwealth are performing, organizing, and showing up for their communities in ways that go far beyond the stage.
WAVE Foundation’s 20th Annual Make WAVEs Gala returns to Newport Aquarium on September 11. The queer-run conservation organization invites guests for an after-dark evening of cocktails, animal encounters, a silent disco, and a silent auction.
The National LGBTQ Task Force is bringing Creating Change 2027 to Louisville this January, and Task Force President Kierra Johnson had a clear message at the kickoff: Kentucky’s organizing is something the whole country needs to learn from.
New data from the 2025 Queer Kentucky Community Health Survey paints a stark picture: more than half of LGBTQ+ people in Western Kentucky have no regular healthcare provider, and the region’s HIV never-tested rate is nearly 20 points higher than the state average. Nick Fulton reports on the education gaps, care deserts, and community organizers working to change it.
From Independence to Fort Mitchell, Northern Kentucky cities are pulling back on AI-powered license plate reader cameras after rare and unified public pushback, even as police insist the technology is working.
Throughout the weekend, attendees can expect nationally and locally recognized performers, drag entertainers, DJs, community organizations, small businesses, food vendors, networking opportunities, and experiences that celebrate the richness and diversity of the Black LGBTQ+ community.
More and more Northern Kentucky police departments want Flock Safety cameras, but residents across the region are fighting back. At a July fiscal court meeting in Kenton County, more than a dozen people showed up to say no, calling the AI-powered cameras a government-accessible record of everyone’s movements. Newport just cancelled their contract. Fort Thomas is reconsidering. Here’s what these cameras actually do, who’s pushing back, and what happens next.
Brandon Hill filed a federal lawsuit against the Covington Police Department and two officers, alleging excessive force and civil rights violations during the July 2025 Roebling Bridge protest.
As the University of Kentucky aligns its policies with state and federal directives, queer students and organizations on campus are navigating the loss of institutional support. Research suggests that perceived lack of university support is tied to worsening mental health outcomes for LGBTQ+ students nationwide.
Founded by Louisville artist Tayzzy, the event features R&B performers Baby Grace, Just Joey, and Penny Marguax, plus face painting, tarot readings, and local vendors LOUISVILLE, KY — On Thursday, July 23, from 7:00–11:00 PM, Louisville’s Jubilee Field will transform into a vibrant celebration of music, creativity, and community during the inaugural Love Out Loud […]
A new wave of LGBTQ+ organizations in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky are filling the gap left by shuttered venues and building spaces that are more inclusive than ever.
Henderson KY Pride is heading into its third year with record sponsorships, 85+ vendors, 30+ performers, and Jaida Essence Hall headlining Pride ’26 on June 27 in downtown Henderson.
Sandra Carpenter came out in college at EKU and spent her career building toward a role like this one. Now, as Executive Director of Louisville Youth Group, Kentucky’s oldest queer QTBIPOC youth organization, she’s focused on bridging the urban-rural divide for LGBTQ+ young people across the state.
Seven Counties Services is welcoming the LGBTQ+ community to “Rooted for Wellness,” a free annual open house at their La Grange location on June 27. Drop in for music, arts and crafts, light refreshments, and a chance to learn about mental health and behavioral health services in a safe, affirming space.
After death threats, hacked accounts, and rumors of white nationalist interference, Corbin Pride organizer Rebecca Chastain almost called it quits. What brought her back was the thing she’s been building all along: community.
A community is finding ways to honor Murry Foust, the transgender Northern Kentucky University art student who went missing and was later found dead in Wilder, Kentucky, almost a month later. Foust was a 22-year-old artist from Crescent Springs, Kentucky. In the weeks since they were found, the outpouring of love from the Cincinnati and […]
J.P. Davis, co-founder of Louisville’s LGBT Chamber of Commerce, writes that the One Louisville board’s lack of openly LGBTQ+ representation isn’t an oversight but a choice, and a pattern this city needs to break.
The 2026 LGBTQ Kentucky survey is live through June, building on data from more than 4,000 previous respondents. Add your voice to one of the most comprehensive studies of queer Kentuckians ever conducted.
Doug Ullrich, the Covington Police Department’s LGBTQ+ Liaison Officer, faces nine federal lawsuits since 2021. Local LGBTQ+ community members say the city’s silence has eroded trust and they’re demanding answers.
Louisville’s Kentuckiana Pride announced late Tuesday night that it would no longer have gay celebrity DJ Eliad Cohen of Miami Beach perform during its annual event on June 20 as part of its entertainment lineup that also included Drag Race superstar Alaska and other acts. Cohen served in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), the country’s […]
In a time of political backsliding, artists are at the forefront fighting against white patriarchal ideals with acts of rebellious queerness and authenticity. One singer in particular, Cain Culto, blends unapologetic queerness and witchy aesthetic—long fingernails, grills with tusks, and jockstraps—with music that takes on themes of sexuality, battling colonialism, and healing his inner child. […]
When Kentucky lawmakers wrapped up the 2026 legislative session earlier this month, they gaveled out and went home without passing a single anti-LGBTQ+ bill. It is a reprieve from a heavy onslaught of high-profile, targeted laws coming out of Frankfort over the last few years — years that saw measures limiting access to gender-affirming care, […]
Editor’s Note (July 15, 2026): Registration for Creating Change 2027 is now open here. (June 16, 2026): Proposal submissions for Creating Change 2027 are now open. Here’s the full timeline to mark on your calendar: Call for Proposals: June 15 – September 15, 2026 — Submit here CC27 Kick-off Reception: August 25, 2026, Louisville […]
(Louisville, KY March 25, 2026) It’s that time of year again for one of the best Drag Illusions shows you have ever witnessed. Grab those dollars and come out & join Kentuckiana Pride Foundation and Play Louisville on Saturday, March 28th at Play Louisville as we bring the community together for a fun-filled night of […]
Let’s imagine something. Imagine walking into a reproductive health clinic in Kentucky and not having to brace yourself. Imagine reproductive healthcare that was designed with LGBTQ+ people in mind from the beginning. Reproductive health is too often reduced to “pro-choice” versus “pro-life.” But for many people in queer and trans communities, reproductive justice is even […]
Skylar Davis grows Period Y’all to fight period poverty across Kentucky communities.
Lexington’s Last WednesGays creates a safe, welcoming space for queer community and connection.
Inside Set & Setting, a queer, DIY independent queer bookstore and creative hub in Louisville.
Lexington’s Slay Bells returns Dec. 7 to support Moveable Feast with drag, comedy, and community joy.
A new partnership between Free to Be Youth Project and Sweet Evening Breeze brings gender-affirming care packages and vital support to unhoused LGBTQ+ youth in Kentucky.
LGBTQ+-owned and affirming businesses are shaping a more inclusive Northern Kentucky.
Judge Lewis Grant Paisley remembered for advancing LGBTQ+ rights and true allyship in Kentucky.
Behind the Pink Door brings queer joy to Louisville with food, music, and lesbian community.
Em Joy on how Louisville Youth Group empowers LGBTQ+ youth with support and resources.
A transgender student finds acceptance, community, and hope at the University of Kentucky.
Black Wonderland creates spaces for Black queer joy, connection and regional community.
Trans Kentuckian share their journeys navigating HRT through clinics and DIY routes.
Louisville Youth Group hosts Rainbow Dash 5K and Wacky Races Sept. 27 at Seneca Park.
Queer Kentucky amplifies trans youth voices amid harmful laws and rising mental health risks.
This issue isn’t about policy debates — it’s testimony, resistance, and survival. Kentucky’s trans youth wrote and designed this magazine themselves, speaking directly to their peers and communities. “Protect. Trans. Youth.”
Melanin Pride Weekend will return to Louisville on Sept. 18–21, 2025, marking its ninth year as one of the region’s largest celebrations of Black culture and LGBTQ+ pride. Founded and self-funded by Desiree Carr, creator of Pride Game Events, the four-day festival has grown from a grassroots gathering into a fixture of the city’s […]
From Covington to Louisville, queer cycling groups reclaim the road and build community.
Trans Haven offers support, connection, and joy for trans adults across Louisville and beyond.
Jim Obergefell reflects on 10 years since marriage equality and the fight still ahead.
Kentucky’s political climate threatens Queer, Trans and BIPOC communities, but Louisville Pride is still working.
Siri Imani began performing at 9. She struggled with rap but thrived as an artist. She founded Triiibe, a diverse artist collective in Cincinnati.
This weekend Louisville’s Mandala House is hosting their first LGBTQIA+ Legal Rights Day, a free event offering a wealth of resources designed to inform, educate, and uplift the LGBTQ+ community in an uncertain time. Resources include access to volunteer lawyers and notaries, on-site officiants, mental health resources, and an all day schedule of expert speakers […]
Feed Louisville is changing the way people in need receive nutritious food.
In recent years, the LGBTQ+ community has faced growing uncertainty about the future of their rights, especially following the Supreme Court’s 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. The ruling not only removed abortion access as a constitutional right but also raised concerns about the stability of other landmark decisions, including Obergefell v. Hodges, which […]
By Aaron Guldenschuh-Gatten he/him One June weekend, on a Friday, I arrived at the crest of a hill on a hundred-acre farm, deep in the rolling wooded hills of Central Kentucky. The setting summer sun bathed the distant pasture in gold as waves of tall grass seemed to whisper to me. A close-by friend, also […]
My first real look at roller derby was what I consider to be the cult classic “Whip It,” a combination of bad-ass body slams and young people finding both happiness and the strength to stand in their truth. I felt so empowered by the charm of this coming-of-age film focused on finding oneself with the support […]
Ty Francis, Louisville, Kentucky I am a man of color and gay. I’m open with it. I like to wear nice clothes and be fashionable. I like to change up my appearance based on where I’m going and how I’m feeling and I love it. Fuck, everybody loves queer people right now. I feel like […]
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