Lavender Magazine

22/07/2024

Historically Black Frat Alpha Phi Alpha Moves To Ban Trans Members

LGBTQNation reports that Alpha Phi Alpha, the oldest historically Black fraternity in the U.S., has reportedly moved to ban transgender members, a decision ...

22/07/2024

Popular San Francisco LGBTQ Nightclub Hit By Robbers

CBS News reports that a popular LGBTQ+ nightclub in San Francisco experienced a frightening gunpoint robbery. Read more at CBS News

22/07/2024

Despite Platform Change, Republicans Remain Divided On Same-Sex Marriage

The Washington Post reports that although more than two-thirds of Americans said in a recent poll that same-sex marriages should remain legally recognized, ...

21/07/2024

Our latest Pride Journey takes us to Columbus, Ohio (Experience Columbus), a city known for its friendly and diverse atmosphere that has emerged as a thriving hub for LGBTQ culture in the Midwest. Make the journey at https://loom.ly/mMQ0INM

Columbus, Ohio, a city known for its friendly and diverse atmosphere, has emerged as a thriving hub for LGBTQ culture in the Midwest. This vibrant community ...

20/07/2024

In this issue's BizBuzz, we profile Misfit Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Misfit BJJ), a trans-owned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym in downtown Northfield, MN, owned by Will Wiedenhoeft, providing tailored instruction focusing on supporting trans, q***r and other marginalized adults. Full story at https://loom.ly/6N8Xc3E

Business: Misfit Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Your Name: Will Wiedenhoeft Job Title: Owner and Head Instructor Give us a brief overview of your business and what ser ...

19/07/2024

The Lift Garage, founded 11 years ago by former pastor and social worker Cathy Heying, has undertaken the mission of easing transportation insecurity by offering reduced-rate auto repair services to the lower-income population. Read the full story at https://loom.ly/Cz7ZiXk

Eleven years ago, a former pastor and social worker took her newly acquired skills as an automobile mechanic and opened up a shop with a difference. Her mis ...

18/07/2024

At its 50th anniversary, we talk with Rev. Kenny Callaghan of All God's Children Metropolitan Community Church about the church's mission to welcome the marginalized, and foster a sense of community. Full article at https://loom.ly/F6BgbsM

Finding a community that resonates with you is a heartwarming experience that everyone deserves. The members of All God’s Children Metropolitan Community Ch ...

18/07/2024

Ghana Court Defers Ruling On Proposed Anti-LGBTQ Legislation

Bloomberg reports that Ghana’s Supreme Court deferred a ruling on a request by two citizens to prevent a draconian anti-LGBTQ bill from being signed into la ...

18/07/2024

LGBTQ Sports Tournament Will Bring 2,500 People To Minneapolis This Weekend

The Star Tribune reports that thousands of athletes from around the country are bringing the heat to Minneapolis this weekend for an LGBTQ sports tournament ...

18/07/2024

Elon Musk Moves SpaceX And X To Texas Because California Is Too Supporting
Of Trans Youth

The Advocate reports that Elon Musk will move the headquarters of X and SpaceX from California to Texas in reaction to the most recent LGBTQ-supportive law ...

17/07/2024

Nestled in Uptown Minneapolis is a vibrant artistic haven where creativity, community, and passion converge. Three intertwined organizations—Arts’ Nest, Phoenix Theater, and Fledgling—form a dynamic artistic trifecta. Read the full story at https://loom.ly/yicBHmc

Nestled somewhere in the mess of construction that is currently Uptown Minneapolis (just kidding, it’s on Hennepin and 26th so it’s not that bad) is a vibra ...

17/07/2024

A Gay Man’s Murder Haunted A Town Fueled By Hate

The Advocate reports that, immortalized in Stephen King’s It, the murder of Charlie Howard rocked a small Maine town back in 1984, and forty years later, es ...

17/07/2024

Governor Signs Bill That Bans The Forcible Outing Of LGBTQ Students

The Davis Vanguard reports that Governor Newsom signed into law on Monday, among other bills, AB 1955, introduced by Assemblymember Chris Ward (D-San Diego) ...

17/07/2024

Ralf Schumacher Thankful For Support After Coming Out As Gay, As Son Sends
Loving Message

Outsports reports that former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher posted a new photo alongside his boyfriend Etienne after a flood of positive responses to their news ...

17/07/2024

For 33 years, the Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association has helped put on the annual Powderhorn Art Fair. Artists from all over the country enter for a chance to display their art to the South Minneapolis community. Read the full story at https://loom.ly/1eH0Ie0

For 33 years, the Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association has helped put on the annual Powderhorn Art Fair. Artists from all over the country enter for a c ...

16/07/2024

Right-Wing Extremists Force Cancellation Of LGBTQ+ Book Event In Alabama

The Advocate reports that last week, right-wing extremists caused a charity LGBTQ+ book event in Alabama to be canceled after the venue received threats of ...

16/07/2024

Nearly Half Of LGBTQ+ Professionals Have Experienced Depression

Pink News reports that almost half of LGBTQ+ professionals across the world have experienced depression at some point in their lives, a new study has sugges ...

16/07/2024

Mexico Fans Can’t Stop Screaming Anti-Gay Slurs At Soccer Games

LGBTQNation reports that not for the first time and likely not the last, Mexico futbol fans were put on notice in Arizona recently when they shouted an oft- ...

15/07/2024

Great news for the LGBTQ community! Twin Cities Leather just announced it will be opening a new brick and mortar store this fall in the Lyn-Lake area. More exciting details to be released soon!

15/07/2024

Over 300 Gay Elders Dance The Night Away At “Senior Prom” Held In Local Zoo

LGBTQNation reports that “Senior Prom” took on new meaning at the end of June this year as over 300 gay elders celebrated Pride together with a night of din ...

15/07/2024

Small Town Makes History By Electing Its First Gay Mayor

MSN.com reports that Pine City, Minnesota made history this week when it elected its first gay mayor. Read more at MSN.com https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us ...

15/07/2024

California Voters Will Get A Chance To Repeal Prop 8, The State’s Notorious
Anti-Gay Law

LGBTQNation reports that in 2008 California voters outlawed same-sex marriage by passing Proposition 8, an infamous ballot measure largely funded by the Mor ...

15/07/2024

See our exhaustive list of pet-friendly patio restaurants in Minneapolis and beyond, places where your pet is welcome to relax with you al fresco. Full list at https://loom.ly/F_PBGVk

You get your furry friend all ready for your date night out; fur is combed, bowtie attached to the new houndstooth collar, and teeth are brushed… until you ...

14/07/2024

We explore the attractions and diversions at and around Elkhart Lake, WI, including resorts, auto racing, retro food and drink, crafts, cheese, and small-town charm. Read the full article at https://loom.ly/Ce3g7j8

Yearning for a relaxing, Mayberry-style getaway? Think Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. The small town (pop. 900+) lies about 90 minutes north of Milwaukee—a place ...

13/07/2024

In Margery Williams Bianco's 'The Skin Horse' and 'The Velveteen Rabbit,' we discover how for many, finding comfort, even cold comfort, in inanimate animals can be equally as real as in living, breathing pets. Full article at https://loom.ly/aOFFXyE

Some folks draw the line at cherishing pets that can’t yip, purr, peck or cuddle, but I posit there are legions–at least scattered outliers like myself–that ...

13/07/2024

Twin Cities Pride Youth Night https://loom.ly/HOcID7E

12/07/2024

Twin Cities Pride Rainbow Run 5K https://loom.ly/bn4Cd6Q

12/07/2024

Stonewall Sports, founded in Washington, D.C. in 2010, will host its 10th annual National Tournament & Summit from July 18-21 in the Twin Cities. Read the full article at https://loom.ly/4GxKgJo

It’s been a pretty good year for sports so far in the Twin Cities. The Minnesota Timberwolves had their best season in 20 years, the Minnesota Lynx are off ...

12/07/2024

LGBTQ Pride Dance at Women's Club of Minneapolis with DJ Shannon Blowtorch https://loom.ly/f_Qd3Dc

11/07/2024

Pride Season is far from over. Across the Upper Midwest, it continues through October. This weekend, WSP Pride and Lakes Area Pride in Alexandria are ready to celebrate with you! You can see which Pride celebrations are coming up for the rest of the summer here. https://loom.ly/n7wwb3E

MAY Rochester PrideMay 18 • 12:00 PM – 5 PM • Soldiers Field, Rochester, MNwww.rochmnpride.org Aberdeen Area PrideMay 31-June 2 • City Lights ...