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LEE INITIATIVE LUNCH BREAK: A LOUISVILLE LAYOVER WITH AKEEM HASEGAWA

by Taylor Cochranshe/hercontact@queerkentucky.com Queer Kentucky is a proud partner of the Lee Initiative. This is the first part of a series of stories uplifting Queer voices within the hospitality industry in partnership with the Lee Initiative. “We started The LEE Initiative in Louisville, KY in 2018 after we saw a need for more diversity, more training, …

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Queer Kentucky founder to step down as executive director, transition to fundraising consultant

Dear Reader, For the past six years, Queer Kentucky has held a special place in my heart and soul. I have centered my entire identity around this organization’s successes and struggles – but now it is time for us to create identities of our own. On December 31, 2023, I will be stepping down as …

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UofL’s Black, Greek life celebrated historical queer voices

“The reality is you’re going to interact with somebody from all walks of life if you live long enough. A lot of people are under the impression that I will never, because I won’t befriend a queer person. I’ll never have to respect one but you will. They’re gonna be your manager, your taxpayer, your …

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Queers Say No to War! Demonstration March 18th on the 20th Anniversary of the Invasion of Iraq

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 …

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Queer Workers Form City-Wide Direct-Join Labor Union: First of its Kind in Louisville

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 …

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