25 Faces of Fairness: Sarah Ratliff

February 18, 2025 Issue 7, Magazine

Meet Pikeville’s very own Sarah Ratliff who lives for fairness.

Painting a Picture of HIV Prevalence in Rural Kentucky

February 15, 2025 Health, Magazine, Special ISSUE: Mpox

HIV in Kentucky is on the rise and knowing your status in rural areas is possible!

25 Faces of Fairness: Anne Miller

February 14, 2025 Issue 7, Magazine

Meet Anne Miller, Queer Kentucky’s original Board Chair!

You’re Probably Washing Your Sex Gear Wrong: Tips to Prevent Mpox!

February 12, 2025 Health, Magazine, Sex, Special ISSUE: Mpox

Mpox can spread through sex toys and gear. Learn how to clean and sanitize them to stay safe and prevent infection.

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25 Faces of Fairness: Tanner Mobley

Issue 7, Magazine

Queer Kentucky’s limited print publication “25 Faces of Fairness” is available now on our website, in select stores, or available free to monthly supporters at any dollar amount. Not a Queer Kentucky monthly member? You can sign up here. Tanner Mobley, he/him, Louisville Use one Queer slang word to describe Kentucky! Kentucky’s fluid—people claim we’re a Red stronghold, […]

Reliably Queer, Safe, and Good: Day’s Espresso and Coffee

February 11, 2025 Issue 7, Magazine

The crimson walls are lined with locally made art. There are people of all ages enjoying cappuccinos, hot chocolate, and each other at this beloved spot on Bardstown Road in the eclectic Highlands neighborhood. Chris Roy started at Day’s in 1995, a year after it opened. It was never highlighted as being specifically for LGBTQ+ […]

25 Faces of Fairness: Laura Petri

February 10, 2025 Issue 7, Magazine

Queer Kentucky’s limited print publication “25 Faces of Fairness” is available now on our website, in select stores, or available free to monthly supporters at any dollar amount. Not a Queer Kentucky monthly member? You can sign up here. Laura Petri (AKA RESIN REBEL) she/her, Paducah Use one Queer slang word to describe Kentucky! Paducaaah is Leztopiaaah! Who […]

Smallpox, Cowpox, Mpox, Oh My! How Humans Have Kept Each Other Safe from the ‘Pox for Hundreds of Years

Health, Magazine, Special ISSUE: Mpox

Mpox, like smallpox, has a long history. Get vaccinated to protect yourself, backed by centuries of science.

25 Faces of Fairness: Greg Bourke

February 8, 2025 Issue 7, Magazine

Queer Kentucky’s limited print publication “25 Faces of Fairness” is available now on our website, in select stores, or available free to monthly supporters at any dollar amount. Not a Queer Kentucky monthly member? You can sign up here. Greg Bourke he/him Louisville Use one queer slang word to describe Kentucky! Queer. It seems cliche but as someone […]

No Facts Refused Infodump: Grindr’s Response to Mpox & the Role of Product Design in Public He

February 7, 2025 Health, Magazine, Sex, Special ISSUE: Mpox

Grindr’s Marielle Rodriguez led a successful mpox awareness campaign, balancing education with app integrity.

25 Faces of Fairness: Julia Keister

February 6, 2025 Issue 7, Magazine

Julia is a former special-needs educator from New York that opened Lil’s bagels, a beloved community hotspot for the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities. Post Lil’s she continues to create safe spaces, fundraise for queer causes, organize LGBTQ+ events like queers with gears, and work to keep our LGBTQ+ community employed.

A Global Health Issue: Here’s what to know about mpox

Health, Magazine, Special ISSUE: Mpox

Mpox is a global emergency. Learn how it spreads, symptoms, prevention, and vaccine options.

Symptoms and Scars: Mpox Experiences

February 5, 2025 Health, Magazine, Special ISSUE: Mpox

Mpox is serious and can leave lasting scars. Get vaccinated to protect yourself and your community—don’t wait, complete your vaccination today.

25 Faces of Fairness: Jaison Gardner

Issue 7, Magazine

Queer Kentucky’s limited print publication “25 Faces of Fairness” is available now on our website, in select stores, or available free to monthly supporters at any dollar amount. Not a Queer Kentucky monthly member? You can sign up here. Jaison Gardner, he/him Louisville Use one Queer slang word to describe Kentucky! Ovah! How did you activate and organize […]

Building People Power: Stories From the Fight For Fairness

February 4, 2025 Gov & Politics, Issue 7

Queer Kentucky’s limited print publication “25 Faces of Fairness” is available now on our website, in select stores, or available free to monthly supporters at any dollar amount. Not a Queer Kentucky monthly member? You can sign up here. By Chad Kamen and Cassidy Meurer Special thanks to Pam McMichael for her help on this. All photos from […]

You’re Probably Using Hand Sanitizer Wrong: Hygiene tips for Mpox, Covid and Flu Season

February 2, 2025 Health, Magazine, Special ISSUE: Mpox

What are you using to wash your hands? Here are some special instructions to prevent mpox and other viruses.

HIV in Kentucky: Interactions with Mpox, Vaccines, & Public Health

Health, Magazine, Special ISSUE: Mpox

Mpox and HIV intersect in public health. Learn about vaccines, risks, and why knowing your status is essential.

25 Faces of Fairness: Hannah Drake

February 1, 2025 Issue 7, Magazine

Hannah Drake, a Louisville native, has risen to international prominence as a poet, author, and activist whose work uplifts Black, queer, and other marginalized voices. Known for her unapologetic approach to addressing issues of race, gender, and social justice, Drake has become a powerful force in the fight for equity and inclusion.

25 Faces of Fairness: Jonathan Coleman

January 24, 2025 Issue 7, Magazine

Jonathan Coleman he/him Lexington Raised in Eastern Kentucky, Jon was a James Still Fellow at the University of Kentucky where he received his doctorate in history in 2014. He often lectures on queer history and was a consultant for the Kentucky LGBT Heritage Initiative funded by the National Park Service. He is the Co-founder of […]

Trailblazer: Kentucky’s highest ranking LGBTQ politician, Jim Gray

January 23, 2025 Gov & Politics, Issue 7, Magazine

Have you met Kentucky’s trailblazer Jim Gray?

Why doesn’t Kentucky have a statewide fairness ordinance?

Gov & Politics, Issue 7, Kentucky, Magazine, News

Kentucky doesn’t have a full-state fairness ordinance. Why not?

Queer Kentucky nominated for GLAAD Media Award

January 22, 2025 Issue 5, Kentucky, Magazine, News

Queer Kentucky is nominated for a 2024 GLAAD Media Award.

25 Faces of Fairness: David Williams

January 10, 2025 Issue 7, Magazine

Celebrating the incredible work of David Williams, an LGBTQ+ historian from Kentucky who shines a light on the untold stories of our community. 🌈📖 His contributions to preserving queer history, including his work with the Williams-Nichols Archive at UofL, inspire us all.

25 Faces of Fairness: Dawn Wilson

January 9, 2025 Issue 7, Magazine

Dawn Wilson is a world-class fencer, church elder, and LGBTQ+ advocate and has worked with the Fairness Campaign for 30 years. She is a powerful voice for the Black trans community in Kentucky.

25 Faces of Fairness: Silas House

January 6, 2025 Issue 7, Magazine

Silas House, Kentucky Poet Laureate, is a celebrated author and advocate known for his novels like Southernmost and Clay’s Quilt. Through his storytelling, House explores Appalachia, queer identity, and social justice, making him a vital voice in both literature and activism.

25 Faces of Fairness: Tyler Gabbard

December 20, 2024 Issue 7, Magazine

Tyler Gabbard, based in Covington, KY, is a key team member at The Carnegie Theater, contributing to its vibrant arts programming. Passionate about creativity and inclusion, he champions local artistic expression.

25 Faces of Fairness: Patti Minter

December 18, 2024 Issue 7, Magazine

Patti Minter has been a vocal ally of the LGBTQ+ community, advocating for fairness ordinances, inclusive policies, and protections against discrimination in Kentucky. She has consistently supported equality and LGBTQ+ rights throughout her career.

25 Faces of Fairness: Lisa Gunterman

December 16, 2024 Issue 7, Magazine

Queer Kentucky’s limited print run of “25 Faces of Fairness” on SALE NOW!⁠ Lisa Gunterman of UofL’s LGBTQ+ Center and Fairness Campaign Co-founder, a trailblazer for inclusion and equity in higher education. A passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, they create welcoming spaces and fosters programs that uplift queer and trans students across Kentucky. Magazine available to purchase online or ships free to monthly subscribers of any amount.⁠

25 Faces of Fairness: Chris Hartman

December 11, 2024 Issue 7, Magazine

Chris Hartman he/him, director of Kentucky’s Fairness Campaign, leads statewide LGBTQ+ advocacy, focusing on fairness laws, public education, and coalition-building to advance equality and combat discrimination.

25 Faces of Fairness: Carla F. Wallace

December 9, 2024 Issue 7, Magazine

Carla F. Wallace is one of our 25 Faces!

25 Faces of Fairness: Keturah Herron

December 4, 2024 Culture, Gov & Politics, Issue 7

Keturah Herron is one of Queer Kentucky’s 25 Faces of Fairness.

The-Artist-Formerly-Known-As-Monkeypox: A Review of Mpox and its Variants

December 3, 2024 Health, Magazine, Special ISSUE: Mpox

Mpox is on the rise in Kentucky. Let’s learn more.

Queer Kentucky ISSUE 07: Letter from the Editor

December 2, 2024 Culture, Issue 7

Queer Kentucky ISSUE 07: 25 Faces of Fairness is available now in select stores and on our website.

A Community Coming Together: HIV/AIDS Activism in Kentucky

November 30, 2024 History, Issue 7

In honor of World AIDS Day, Queer Kentucky and the Faulkner Morgan Archive remember the history of HIV/AIDS in Kentucky.

Queer Kentucky ISSUE 07: Letter from the Executive Director

November 27, 2024 Culture, Issue 7

Let’s have a word from the coolest dyke in Kentucky, Missy Spears. Queer Kentucky ISSUE 07: 25 Faces of Fairness is available now in select stores and on our website.

Put Some (Doxy)PEP in Your Step: Can DoxyPEP Protect You From Mpox?

November 13, 2024 Sex, Health, Magazine, Special ISSUE: Mpox

Queer men have been using DoxyPEP to combat STIs. Can it help with Mpox, too?

No Regrets: Kristin Smith’s journey from Williamsburg to wanderlust to home in Wrigley’s Taproom

October 9, 2024 Issue 6, Hospitality, Rural/Appalachia

photos by Jon Cherry Along Main Street in downtown Corbin, across the street from White Rabbit Records and bookended between the pinball museum and a local coffee shop called Folktales, Wrigley’s Taproom & Eatery celebrated its ninth birthday earlier this year. That party was, in some ways, the culmination of star chef Kristin Smith’s return […]

We can’t forget about the people of Whitesburg

October 8, 2024 Hospitality, Issue 6, Rural/Appalachia

photos by Samuel Greenhill The spirit, fight, and resilience of Michele Hobbs. Nothing that I describe to you, from her nonstop energy to her multiple successful businesses to the Bourbon that we initially intended to speak about, sums Michele Hobbs up better than her insistence on turning all conversations to the people of Whitesburg, Kentucky. […]

At the Forefront of Queer Inclusive Bourbon: Old Forester

October 4, 2024 Issue 6, Hospitality

For generations Bourbon whiskey has ebbed and flowed in and out of popularity and prestige, but as a uniquely American product, it’s long been part of the national beverage alcohol conversation. Over the past 20 years, however, Kentucky’s passion for the craft spirit has gained reverence from all over the world and with the institution […]

“The Kentucky Gent” Serves the Bluegrass and Bourbon with Spirited Love

October 3, 2024 Hospitality, Issue 6

photos by Milkman Photography Josh Johnson is a Kentucky gentleman. That’s how he put it to fashion industry leaders from New York to Los Angeles while working as a clothing buyer more than a decade ago. Folks followed the phrase with confused looks and questioning glances at Johnson’s long hair and tattooed skin. “You’re not […]

Small Batches of Love and Life Can be Found at Beam Suntory

October 2, 2024 Issue 6, Hospitality

photos by Beth Burrows April Elston was at work two years ago when she received an email that would change her life. Test results from an April 2022 biopsy revealed that she had cancer in her right breast, and a series of follow-up calls with her medical team presented a narrow range of treatment options. […]

Florals for spring? Groundbreaking. Kentucky’s newest sweetheart yassifies a Derby tradition

October 1, 2024 Issue 6, Hospitality

Contrary to popular belief, The Kentucky Derby has always been queer. Big, boisterous hats and flashy fascinators paired with dresses in bright pastels, deep rosy reds and Kentucky blues fill Churchill Downs from the infield to Millionaires row. Let’s face it: it’s one big drag show. For the Derby’s 150th anniversary, Churchill Downs and Woodford […]

Personalized Recovery: Gay SOKY men share their ongoing paths to recovery

September 25, 2024 Substance Use, Health, Issue 6

art by Ceirra Evans The path of addiction and recovery is not linear. That is something that Lucas Blackburn and Josh Shaw can attest to in their recovery journeys. Currently, Blackburn has been sober for nearly four years, and Shaw has been sober for six and a half years. Despite this, it wasn’t always this […]

Garnished with Glitter: The Rise of the Mocktail

September 17, 2024 Issue 6, Business, Substance Use

photos by Milkman Photography The booze beginning I did not grow up with queer people around me in rural Kentucky. But, I did have a fabulous, good country woman as a grandmother. She taught me how to cook, how to be myself no matter what anyone thought, and how to fight to survive in a […]

The Kentucky Hug: Eddie Fieldhouse’s Vision for Bourbon Tourism

September 15, 2024 Business, In-State Travel, Issue 6

photos by Reed Sampley Read about how this rising CEO’s booking platform revolutionizes the Bourbon Trail, paving the way for inclusive experiences in Kentucky. Eddie Fieldhouse dunks a tea bag into hot water as he sits across from me in a Louisville coffee house. We’re both a bit windswept and wet from the rain, and […]

From Doubt to Devotion: How Hannah Lowen Rediscovered Kentucky’s Bourbon Heart

September 8, 2024 Issue 6, Business

Photos by Samuel Greenhill After swearing that she would never return to Kentucky, it was a handshake in a dog park that brought Hannah Lowen back. Lowen was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, surrounded by horses, Bourbon culture, and friends who didn’t look like her. Both of her parents were New Yorkers who had […]

Big dreams in a small town: Burton James Whiskey puts Adairville on the map

September 4, 2024 Issue 6, Business, In-State Travel

photos by Frankie Fiore Adairville is a small Kentucky town located in Logan County, about a mile and a half from the Tennessee border. About 800 folks call this farming community home, and most families have resided there for generations. Shawn McCormick is one such resident, and while he wasn’t born in Adairville, his family’s […]

The Four Horsemen: Queer bartenders and their favorite Bourbon drink

September 3, 2024 Culture, Hospitality, Issue 6, Magazine

photos by Matthew Pruitt Amy Mobley (she/her) Bar 32 Covington, KY As I step into Bar 32 located in Covington, I’m overwhelmed by a sense of nostalgia. The bar instantly feels like home, where the regulars converse like they’ve known each other for years (which they probably have) and visit this place frequently (which they […]

Letter from the Editor: Spencer Jenkins

September 1, 2024 Issue 6

Dear reader, Recently, a few Bourbon tasters and tour guides educated me on the aging process of Kentucky’s state sprit, and I couldn’t help but notice its parallels with Queer Kentucky. At minimum, Bourbon must age for two years, during which time it develops taste and character through each of Kentucky’s distinct seasons. But, it […]

A Letter from the Executive Director: Missy Spears

August 30, 2024 Issue 6

After over a year of working behind the scenes on this project, our team couldn’t be more excited to bring you Bourbon and Belonging: Kentucky’s Queer Bourbon Week. Over five days and across eight cities in October, participants will partake in dozens of curated experiences across Kentucky including rare tastings and tours, upscale dinners, pool […]

Finding Home in Louisville: Teresa Willis

August 28, 2024 Issue 4

Teresa Willis Highlands, she/her Why’d you pick that photo? This is me and my mom, my sister posing us in front of the tree by the garage back when photography was a precious process. I’m about 12, so my mom would’ve been 52. This photo encapsulates so much. A warm fall day in Valley Station. […]

Feeling at Home in Louisville: Syimone

August 27, 2024 Issue 4

Queer Kentucky has partnered with Louisville Magazine for our fourth print issue. We asked Louisvillians and Kentuckians at large about their queerness and its relationship to the city, where they feel at home, who was there for them when it felt like nobody else was, the biggest issues facing Louisville’s queer communities, and much more. In this issue, […]

Feeling at Home in Louisville: John Esterle

August 25, 2024 Issue 4

Queer Kentucky has partnered with Louisville Magazine for our fourth print issue. We asked Louisvillians and Kentuckians at large about their queerness and its relationship to the city, where they feel at home, who was there for them when it felt like nobody else was, the biggest issues facing Louisville’s queer communities, and much more. In this issue, […]

Feeling at Home in Louisville: Josiah

August 24, 2024 Issue 4

Photo by Sarah Davis Queer Kentucky has partnered with Louisville Magazine for our fourth print issue. We asked Louisvillians and Kentuckians at large about their queerness and its relationship to the city, where they feel at home, who was there for them when it felt like nobody else was, the biggest issues facing Louisville’s queer communities, and […]

Feeling at Home in Louisville: Michael Munc Coots

August 23, 2024 Issue 4

Queer Kentucky has partnered with Louisville Magazine for our fourth print issue. We asked Louisvillians and Kentuckians at large about their queerness and its relationship to the city, where they feel at home, who was there for them when it felt like nobody else was, the biggest issues facing Louisville’s queer communities, and much more. In this issue, […]

Feeling at Home in Louisville: Tyler Bond

August 20, 2024 Issue 4

Queer Kentucky has partnered with Louisville Magazine for our fourth print issue. We asked Louisvillians and Kentuckians at large about their queerness and its relationship to the city, where they feel at home, who was there for them when it felt like nobody else was, the biggest issues facing Louisville’s queer communities, and much more. In this issue, […]

Feeling at Home in Louisville: PLAY with Bee Harmon

August 16, 2024 Issue 4, Culture, Health, Horoscopes, Sponsored Content, Thinking Queerly

photos by Jon Cherry Queer Kentucky has partnered with Louisville Magazine for our fourth print issue. We asked Louisvillians and Kentuckians at large about their queerness and its relationship to the city, where they feel at home, who was there for them when it felt like nobody else was, the biggest issues facing Louisville’s queer communities, and […]

Reimagining Masculinity: Sculpted Flesh

August 15, 2024 Issue 5

Oftentimes in queer art, cutting and stitching are used as symbols of oppression and violence. Stitching myself together is not an act of destruction, but rather one of radical self-love. I mend my body with warmth and fondness and allow myself comfort in my own skin—in my own identity. My masculinity is not a suit […]

Reimagining Masculinity: When Will I Meet Myself

August 12, 2024 Issue 5

My name is Simone Jackson, I am a 19 year old artist from Louisville Kentucky. This drawing is 9 x 12 inches. It is made from alcohol markers, gen pens, and pen liner on watercolor paper. It depicts a person having a gender identity crisis on their kitchen floor, and they’re trying to do their […]

Feeling Home in Louisville: Kennedy Stephens

July 15, 2024 Issue 4

Queer Kentucky has partnered with Louisville Magazine for our fourth print issue. We asked Louisvillians and Kentuckians at large about their queerness and its relationship to the city, where they feel at home, who was there for them when it felt like nobody else was, the biggest issues facing Louisville’s queer communities, and much more. In this issue, […]

Feeling Home in Louisville: Emmet Stevens

July 13, 2024 Issue 4

Photo by Sarah Davis Queer Kentucky has partnered with Louisville Magazine for our fourth print issue. We asked Louisvillians and Kentuckians at large about their queerness and its relationship to the city, where they feel at home, who was there for them when it felt like nobody else was, the biggest issues facing Louisville’s queer communities, and […]

In Pursuit of Soft Masculinity: A He/They’s Tell-All

July 12, 2024 Issue 5

I grew up homeschooled in an Evangelical household — a notoriously supportive environment for a deeply queer future-artist. While my parents were and continue to be very supportive, the ideology I was exposed to was less so. I also grew up in the mid-’90s, and this meant my understanding of binary gender was dictated by […]

Reimagining Masculinity: Trans Felicity

June 24, 2024 Issue 5

by Lane Levitch This story is part of ISSUE 05: Reimagining Masculinity. The magazine is available for purchase here. Shooting film since 2012, Lane Levitch finally steps in front of his own camera. Before, he didn’t like seeing how the world perceived him. His face so permanent on negative strips. After receiving a gender affirming […]

He Played with Dolls: Growing up through the machismo experience

Issue 5

What’s that saying–– “our parents did the best they could with the tools they were given”? Try telling that to the 12-year-old boy whose mother had just beat him with the Barbie he was playing with, just for playing with it. “It’s gonna be okay; she’s only got pliers for that loose screw. Eventually, she’ll […]

Feeling Home in Louisville: Megan Miller

Issue 4

Photo by Sarah Davis Queer Kentucky has partnered with Louisville Magazine for our fourth print issue. We asked Louisvillians and Kentuckians at large about their queerness and its relationship to the city, where they feel at home, who was there for them when it felt like nobody else was, the biggest issues facing Louisville’s queer communities, and […]

Bowling Green born artist curates sexy, uncensored magazine for queer creatives

June 18, 2024 Art, Culture, Issue 5, Sex

photos by Brett Loudermilk I Will Follow You to BG ‘Cause That’s What Us Boys Are For In 2022, I stumbled upon an Instagram post of a sun-kissed bronze, tatted, and otteresque artist, Zain Curtis. He had recently gained notoriety from screen printing T-shirts with blood infused paint to raise awareness of the homophobic blood […]

The Head Butch in Charge: Missy Spears

June 3, 2024 Business, Issue 5

Queer Kentucky’s New Executive Director to Lead Organization’s Future This story is part of ISSUE 05: Reimagining Masculinity. The magazine is available for purchase here. Before I understood queerness, I understood masculinity. When I was a child I emulated masculine stereotypes at every turn, grabbing a hammer I could barely hold to help on a […]

Lavender Country: A vibe that’s worth the drive

May 29, 2024 Hospitality, Business, Issue 5, Travel

At Little Mount Lavender, about a mile off the outlet mall exit in Simpsonville, Kentucky, both owners, both named Jason, own what they say is the largest year-round lavender store on the Eastern seaboard. Both Jasons are also in love: Jason Woodlief married Jason Walker, who subsequently became Walker-Woodlief, in 2014, with an officiant and […]

Letter from the Editor: Let’s Reimagine Masculinity

May 15, 2024 Issue 5, Magazine

“I love being gay. I love spending twenty minutes moisturizing. I love carrying my phone in my hand like a little coin purse. I love poppers. I love incense. I love drama. I love starting phone calls with GIRL and biiiiiiiitch. I love songs that are just one command, like DANCE, spoken over and over […]

Queer Kentucky Issue 04: Letter from the Editor

December 18, 2023 Issue 4

To Mary, Alli, Shaye, Kristen and Kami: I love you to the moon and back. When I came out as gay in my junior year at Eastern High School, I was very dramatic. Not only was I aggressively leaning into teenage angst by slamming doors and arguing about the color of the sky — being […]

Homophobia Runs Unchecked: Life at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

December 8, 2023 Issue 3, Magazine

The views and opinions expressed in submissions to Queer Kentucky are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Queer Kentucky. Any content provided by our submissions or regular columnists is their opinion. As a reader, you are always welcome to submit your op-eds to [email protected] Matthew Truett, […]

My Lived Experience as an Atheist in the Qmmunity

October 5, 2023 Issue 3, Magazine

by Himothy Hazardus I think some would say I had a unique experience growing up as a queer Appalachian atheist in rural Kentucky. I’ve always presented masculine of center despite being born a biological female. I’m a textbook transgender man, but my relationship with religion is undeniably intertwined with my identity just as much, if […]

A letter from the Editor-in-Chief, Spencer Jenkins

October 4, 2023 Issue 3, Magazine

photo by Urban Wyatt for the Jack Harlow Foundation My one wish is that the stories and creations between these pages offer us all hope that a life of queerness is a life worth living. Queer lives are precious and worth saving — I am speaking of my own, yours, and also of those that […]

Mask-Ulinity

Issue 3, Magazine

Story by Noa August Photos by Jason Morales I tried my best to play the role of masculine partner in my relationships. I was stoic, providing, logical, strong, domineering… I thought that if I was this unbothered, mysterious, nonchalant person, I would be identifiably queer. I wholly embraced mysteriousness, assertiveness, decisiveness, independence; and while some […]

The traveling tangerine showgirl that created a gritty southern nightlife

May 28, 2023 Issue 2, Magazine

by Spencer Jenkins he/[email protected] photos by Bearykah Shaw Grab the print edition of Queer Kentucky Volume 2 Throughout my career as a professional queer journalist, I have met a circus of people from every corner of the world. From famous Ru girls to trail- blazing activists and politicians; from Queer Eye’s Carson Kressley to comedy […]

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