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NiK Kacy Footwear Founder Tells How They Found Their Voice
NiK Kacy (they/them) is the founder of NiK Kacy Footwear, a genderfree luxury footwear and accessories line, and Equality Fashion Week, the first LGBTQ+ fashion week in Los Angeles.
The Balance Sheet: May 21, 2023
Exciting news: I just hired my first Queerency summer intern! Her name
Erica at ADP is Here to Help Fellow LGBTQ Folks Succeed in Business
ADP has a new program to support LGBTQ-owned small businesses and to provide them with Fortune 500-level payroll, HR, tax services, and more on a budget.
Before Bud Light, Gays Boycotted Coors Beer
In the late 1970s and 1980s, Harvey Milk and other LGBTQ activists partnered with the Teamsters and other labor unions to enact one of the most successful boycotts in history.
Please Help Me Win $10K to Grow Queerency! (The Balance Sheet: May 14, 2023)
I'm a finalist for a really big media and journalism startup competition where I could win $10K to grow Queerency! My goal for Queerency has always been to cover the LGBTQ economy with dignity and depth, but I need your help to continue bringing that vision to fruition.
A Queer Asian-American Founder Reflects on First-Generation Guilt, Coming Out, and Parental Acceptance
A touching reflection on intersectionality, the need for queer Asian representation, and the sacrifices of immigrant parents.
Insurance Company Refuses to Cover Houston Lesbian Bar Due to Texas Anti-Drag Legislation
A lesbian bar owner is speaking out on the business impact of anti-LGBTQ legislation in Texas. In an Instagram post, Julie Mabry, owner of Houston's Pearl Bar, recounted a recent experience where an insurance underwriter declined to insure her establishment because they host drag shows.
‘Gay Water’ a Vodka Soda Startup, Launching Soon with a Mission to Celebrate LGBTQ+ Identity
Gay Water is a canned vodka soda and lifestyle brand curated by and for the queer community. We speak to founder Spencer Hoddeson about the making of the brand, the challenges he's faced along the way, and the greater gay good.
Some Gay Bars Are Now Boycotting Bud Light (The Balance Sheet: May 7, 2023)
Hey there! As we head into Pride Month, I need your help:
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Signs Laws Protecting Abortion and Expanding Trans Healthcare
Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed laws on Wednesday aimed at protecting abortion rights and expanding Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming treatment.
Equal Health Provides Comprehensive Healthcare for the LGBTQ+ Community
We speak to Dr. Avi Varma, MD, the founder and CEO of Equal Health, a new digital health company that provides comprehensive healthcare services to the LGBTQIA+ community.