The Balance Sheet: December 21, 2023
This week, we covered St. Louis cops crashing into a gay bar and then arresting the owner, Nonbinary Solutions founder Amanda Ralston, books that will make great last-minute gifts, and more!
Happy Holidays, Queerency fam!
As we ease into a much-needed vacation, this week's newsletter includes:
- a wild story about St. Louis police crashing into a gay bar and then arresting the bar owner
- a profile of Amanda Ralston, a queer neurodivergent entrepreneur taking a nonbinary approach to helping the autistic community
- a useful list of 7 nonfiction books by members of the Queerency community that will make great last-minute gift ideas
And more!
Finally, if you find value in our work, we would really appreciate your financial support to sustain and grow Queerency. Please champion this labor of love by becoming a supporter or making a one-time donation.
Enjoy this week's roundup of LGBTQ+ business news!
Happy Holidays,
Trav 💜
Top Line
Stories With Main Character Energy
After Crashing Into Gay Bar, St. Louis Police Arrest Bar Owner
According to co-owner James Pence, police told him that the crash was caused after an officer swerved to avoid hitting a dog in the street. But when Pence arrived on the scene, things took a turn for the worse.
Read the full story at Queerency
Queer, neurodivergent entrepreneur takes a nonbinary approach in helping autistic community
Amanda Ralston is the founder of NonBinary Solutions (NBS), an innovative, decision-support software company aimed at aiding clinicians through the steps of providing care for people on the spectrum.
Read the full story at Queerency.
7 Nonfiction Books by LGBTQ+ Authors that Make Great Last-Minute Holiday Gifts
Despite an influx of book bans this year, LGBTQ+ book sales are up. If you're looking for last-minute gifts for loved ones or yourself this year, here are 7 nonfiction books from members of the Queerency community.
Read the full story at Queerency.
Equity
Queer-Owned and -Allied Businesses In the News
Ryan Anderson
Erik Niewiarowski
Patrick Driscoll
Karleigh Webb
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Assets
Good News in Queer Business, Politics, and More
Asyia Iftikhar
Divya Karthikeyan
Jordan Robledo
Claudia Lozano
Jaleesa Irizarry
Facts & Figures
Data to Digest
Emily Chudy
Future Outlook
Opportunities & Events to Know About
Creating Change 2024
Join the nation’s foremost political, leadership, and skills-building conference for the LGBTQ+ movement at the Hilton Riverside in New Orleans from Wednesday, January 17 to Sunday, January 21, 2024! Enjoy a mix of Institutes, keynote presentations, annual awards, and more than 100 workshops and caucuses.
Black Identity Development Conference
Join LGBTQ+ author and activists George M. Johnson, Hope Giselle, Dr. Torie Weiston-Serdan, and BrandElsa Pereira on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at the inaugural Black Identity Development Conference.
