Meet Robert Kesten, the President & CEO of Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library
Originally only a library and archives located in Hollywood, Florida, Robert tells me that adding a museum made sense once people began to donate items, and the organization was able to create collections
that could be viewed by the public.
Spotlight On: Project Pride Sarasota
Florida has a reputation for its discriminatory laws and policies, like 2022’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill, which barred instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity for grades K-12, and a 2024 abortion ban. The queer community has every reason to feel distrustful of state legislators, but my own experiences in Florida have always been positive.
Meet David Morgenstern, the founder of Gaddies
When David Morgenstern became a dad, he set out to find community. Specifically, he wanted to connect with other gay dads who understood the unique parenting situation he was in. This proved more difficult than he anticipated and he didn’t feel seen in today’s marketplace. “So I decided to create what I couldn’t find,” he explains.
Lawsuits Seeking to End the Trump Administration’s Attacks on LGBTQ+ Americans
Stay informed on lawsuits against the Trump Administration’s attacks on LGBTQ+ Americans, focusing on critical legal battles.
Meet Kevin Thompson, Owner and Founder of The Bitter Gay
Like all great entrepreneurs, he realized that he should work for himself, instead of someone else. “I learned a lot about flavor profiles, and how bitters work,” he explains, while also acknowledging that bitters is not, historically, something people often put a lot of thought into.
Musician Alex da Ponte On Transitioning, Single Parenting, and Finding Your Voice
His voice was one of the things that was holding Alex back from transitioning. “I was so scared to lose my singing voice. That was a huge deal to me. Singing is everything to me. Now I realize that it’s more important than I ever even knew.”
