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. Kaila Adia Story, PhD, she/her, Louisville Use one Queer slang word to describe Kentucky! YAAASSS!! I think that Kentucky […]
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For over five years, they have been a dedicated community organizer, focusing on LGBTQ+ and reproductive rights advocacy and fairness. Their journey began with a passion for change, using social media as a powerful tool to amplify their message.
Meet Pikeville’s very own Sarah Ratliff who lives for fairness.
Meet Anne Miller, Queer Kentucky’s original Board Chair!
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, […]
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+ […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Have you met Kentucky’s trailblazer Jim Gray?
Kentucky doesn’t have a full-state fairness ordinance. Why not?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Carla F. Wallace is one of our 25 Faces!
Keturah Herron is one of Queer Kentucky’s 25 Faces of Fairness.
Queer Kentucky ISSUE 07: 25 Faces of Fairness is available now in select stores and on our website.
In honor of World AIDS Day, Queer Kentucky and the Faulkner Morgan Archive remember the history of HIV/AIDS in Kentucky.
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.
