Pgh Lesbian Correspondents

Since 2015, we have been collecting stories from LGBTQ folks with ties to Western Pennsylvania. Some live here now, others grew up in this region. Others still attended college or had a job that brought them here or spent summers with their grandparents in an outlying community.

Here includes 26 counties in Western Pennsylvania, from Greene in the Southwest up to Erie in the Northwest tip, then east to McKean and down south to Bedford. The region includes Pittsburgh, Johnstown, Sharon, Oil City, and St. Mary’s. It is predominantly rural communities with small towns clustered around some urban pockets, college towns, and industrial spots.

And it is very queer. Queer and trans and bi and lesbian and gay and more – the legacies of people who do not fit under the cisgender, heterosexual umbrella run deep throughout the entire region. Our archive reaches back to the Kennedy Administration and paints a broad portrait of LGBTQ life in the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 2000s and through today. Contributors describe the many intersecting identities that create their life stories, a rich array of gender, sexual orientation, race, age, ethnicity, religion, and more. Many of them are from the small towns and rural communities, some others are still living discrete lives for assorted reasons. Some are breaking down barriers and smashing glass ceilings while others describe the rigors and challenges of living quietly queer lives. More than a few prefer their small towns and rural locations while others are eager to try new environs. Some use their full name and photos, others opt for a pseudonym and do not submit a photo.

All of them have important stories to tell, as do you.

If you are part of the LGBTQ community (however you define it) and have ties to at least one of the 26 counties in Western Pennsylvania, we want your story. Please set aside some time to complete the Q&A at your convenience. It takes about 30 minutes of your time. You’ll find the Q&A here in a Google form – you can’t save a partially complete form, you have to do it all in one setting or leave the tab open on your computer. It is a bit easier on a computer than a phone.

We would particularly like to solicit more stories from neighbors who do not see themselves reflected in our current archive.

Why should you do this?

Representation and visibility matter. A lot. I cannot tell you how many times someone has contacted me to talk about a particular #AMPLIFY post capturing or coming close to capturing their lived experience. And it matters to see yourself in a project like this.

Everyone is on an equal footing in this project. It doesn’t matter if you have money, power, and influence – your contribution is the same as everyone elses. The table is infinitely big and there are plenty of seats without anyone sitting at the head or the foot. The historical record of the LGBTQ community includes all of us.

Misperceptions abound so you can help to set the record straight (ouch) as it were. Why do people choose to live in rural communities versus Pittsburgh proper? What are the college campuses like? Are there LGBTQ resources outside of Allegheny County? Was there a queer community before Corporate Pride took shape in 2006? Where is it safe to live? Where is it welcoming and affirming to work? Have we come far in the measure of your own life?

Add your story. Read the existing posts. Share the project with friends and neighbors.

And here are the 316 reasons for you to do that .

Below is a reverse chronological list of the AMPLIFY Q&A’s

1. Destiny, 24, is Deaf, Autistic, Androgyne, and Bisexual
2. Castiel, 36, is Bisexual and Gender Fluid in Westmoreland County
3. Rachel Lange, 42, took a few steps out of their gender closet
4. Mairin, 31, is an out and proud lesbian in Philadelphia with Pittsburgh roots
5. Trans Woman Jayme Lyn, 59, Wants Us To Remember the ‘Mature’ Trans Community
6. Emilee, 21, Describes Life as a Chinese-American Lesbian in Rural Fayette County
7. Amanda, 25, identifies in part as genderfluid, ecosexual, and focused on being out to themself
8. Vincent, 54, is a Nonbinary Transmasculine & Queer Asian Pacific Islander in Pittsburgh
9. Anonymouse, 62, is an Atypical Late Blooming Bisexual in Somerset County
10. Ary, 53, Shares Their Experiences as a Nonbinary Gynophile
11. Shawn, 41, identifies as a gay/queer/bear/cub/ethical slut
12. Bob, 24, is an autistic butch non binary lesbian. This is their story.
13. Flip, 32, Describes Rural & Urban Life as a Pansexual, Queer Man
14. Rachael, 21, Describes Bisexual Life in Rural Western PA
15. Anonymous, 46, is a Lesbian Who Chooses Not to Be Involved in the Pittsburgh LGBTQ Community
16. Lisa Moondrop, 33, Has a Voice as a Bisexual Person in Western Pennsylvania
17. Laura, 56, is a Lesbian Who Wants to Shine a Spotlight on LGBTQ History, Issues
18. Jessica, 38, is a Cis Lesbian Who Came Out Later in Life
19. Priya, 24, Identifies as an Aromantic, Asexual Indian American College Student
20. a. drift arguello, 41, identifies as an autistic, queer, apache mexican,artist
21. Chris, 22, is a Gay Man Who is Out, Proud, and Never Looking Back
22. Deb, 60, is a Lesbian Who Wants to Preserve Western PA Gay History #AMPLIFY
23. Eli, 37, is a Queer Bisexual, Trans Man, and Small Business Owner #AMPLIFY
24. QT is a 28 year old cis, white, queer female with ties to rural Western Pennsylvania
25. Anastasia, 55, is a Woman Who Identifies as a White Trans Lesbian in Pittsburgh
26. Eli, 41, is a Feminist Trans Man Describing Queer Life in Pittsburgh
27. bee Revisits 60+ Years of Her Feminist Lesbian Experiences in Pittsburgh
28. Maria, 37, is a Queer Trans Latinx Challenging Us To Be Better Trans Allies
29. Madelyne, 19, Shares Her Story as a Lesbian Growing Up in Johnstown
30. Sarah, 38, Talks Transitioning in Her Rural Pennsylvania Community
31. Helen, 32, is a Lesbian, Immigrant, Irish Comedian Living in Pittsburgh
32. Jason, 38, Talks About Workplace Discrimination as a White Gay Man
33. Bill, 62, is a Gay Man Being Visible in Mercer County
34. Joslyn, 22, is a Trans Female Concerned About LGBTQ Mental Health Supports
35. Maxwell, 22, is a Queer Trans Man from McKean County
36. Rene, 48, is a Lesbian from Mercer County who wants to belong
37. Ehrrin, 45, identifies as a white cis fat queer femme dyke in Pittsburgh
38. Maria Talks Lesbian Life in the North Hills of Pittsburgh
39. Suzanne, 39, never felt that honoring her orientation was even an option
40. Leo, 24, Fears the Erasure of Nonbinary/Bisexual/Pansexual/Asexual/Demi Narratives in the Queer Community
41. Ashley, 18, is a Bisexual/Queer Woman Attending College in Allegheny County
42. Ian, 27, is a Gay Trans Man Resisting Gender Expectations
43. Jenna,19, is Proud of Her Lesbian Identity
44. Stephen, 36, is a Gay Male Gaymer in Armstrong County
45. Meg, 34, Wants to Make an Impact With Grace
46. Carla, 39, Identifies as a Bisexual, Non-Binary Scientist and Educator
47. Allie, 51, Talks Living as a Trans Woman in Washington County
48. Eric, 35, is a Gay Man Who Has Learned to Live With Microaggressions
49. Hutch, 57, Marched With Harvey Milk and Knows We Have Miles To Go
50. Jay, 27, Discusses Challenges of Being a Straight Trans Man
51. Louie, 50, Identifies as Queer, Pansexual, & Kinky
52. Kat, 33, Shares Her Story as a Trans Woman to Find Some Peace
53. Paul, 61, Marched in Pittsburgh’s First Gay Pride March in 1973
54. Brian, 32, is Trans, Nonbinary, and Queer in Westmoreland County
55. Madi Scull, 20, Identifies as a Nonbinary, Asexual Lesbian
56. Lange, 41, is a Queer Single-Parent in Pittsburgh
57. Hansen, 20, is an Unapologetic Queer Filmmaker
58. Kyle, 22, is a Bisexual, Vegetarian from Crawford County
59. Jess, 22, is a Poly, Bisexual Woman in Pittsburgh
60. Madison, 40, is a Pansexual, Trans Woman Who Loves Pittsburgh
61. Rae, 48, is a Pansexual Trans Woman Living in Allegheny County
62. Mahogany LaPiranHa, 38, is a 6‘4“ androgynous African-American badass
63. Rain, 42, is a Gay Woman in Pittsburgh
64. He’s a cisgender polyamorous bisexual guy, but nobody asks
65. Joseph, 28, is a HIV+ queer and gay man in Pittsburgh
66. Winter, 18, Identifies as a Genderquestioning Bisexual Person
67. Dezmanian, 28, is a Black Man Who Happens to be Gay
68. Dakota, 27, Wants You to Support Queer Activists & Queer Art
69. Lissa, 28, Identifies as Genderfluid, Grey Ace, and Poly
70. Kool Kase, 32, is a Black Lesbian at Peace With Herself
71. Sam, 28, is a Genderqueer Artist in Pittsburgh
72. Jennifer is 40, Bisexual, and a Fan of Sara Lance
73. Reece, 31, Grew up in Southern Virginia, but Found LGBTQ Connections in Pittsburgh
74. Tara, 24, is a Femme, Queer Human
75. Michael, 50, is a Gay Man Who Lives Without Shame
76. Dan, 36, is a Bisexual Man in Pittsburgh Who Wants to Build a Better World
77. Ben, 30, Wants All Gay White Men to Learn To Take a Step Back
78. Rachel, 24, Asks Where Are Our Out, Queer Women Role Models in Pittsburgh?
79. Laura, 42, is a Bisexual Mom in Pittsburgh
80. Brad, 33, is a Gay, Black Man Who Does Charity Work as a Sister of Perpetual Indulgence
81. Tracey, 58, is a Queer Mother Parenting Nonbinary Children
82. Bebe Beretta, 27, is Nonbinary, Genderfluid, and Wants More LGBTQ Folks to Connect
83. Dave, 33, Identifies as a Queer, recovering Gay White Man
84. Helen, 51, Came Out as Bisexual in the Army National Guard
85. Meg, 28, is Nonbinary, Genderqueer, Polyamorous, and Pansexual
86. Keith, 48, is a Gay, White Man Using Marriage Equality for Teachable Moments in North Carolina
87. Hilary, 44, Works Hard to Boost Pansexual Identity in Erie County
88. Lisa, 47, is a Bi Woman Trying to Find Community in Pittsburgh
89. Amy, 46, is Bi in Pittsburgh, But Not Really Out
90. Alexia, 40, is Bisexual, Transgender, and Loves Pittsburgh
91. Jez, 50, Came Out As Trans in 1985 in Rural Washington County
92. Morgan, 31, is a Black, Bisexual, Queer, Polyamorous Woman & Mother
93. Kelsey, 22, Talks Lesbian Life in Elk County
94. Tristan, 28, is Gay, Mexican-American, a Comedian and Writer and Drag Queen
95. Pastor Reed, 48, Puts a Face and Name to Being a Gay Christian
96. Carmen is 42, Bisexual, and Resonates With Genderfluid Identity
97. Jamaica, 41, is Bisexual and Wants the Pgh Queer Community to Have a Voice
98. Luna, 25, is a Poly, Gender fluid, Queer Performance Artist
99. Bobbi Jo, 63, is a Transgender Lesbian in Indiana County
100. Roxxie Thunder, 27, is a Glittery Pansexual Femme from Beaver County
101. Maya, 20, Identifies as a Black Queer Fat Femme Woman
102. Mindy, 42, Lives Semi-Open as Trans in Rural Elk County
103. Katie, 25, Identifies as Puerto Rican, White, Cis-Female and Lesbian
104. Dylan, 28, is a Queer, Autistic Transgender Man
105. Angie, 32: Out, Loud, and Proud Black Pansexual Mom
106. Krista, 28, Lives in Washington, PA as a Pansexual Woman
107. August, 46, Feels Separate as a Black Gay Man
108. Tanha, 36, is a Queer, Bisexual Woman in Erie
109. Joel, 35, is Gay, a Trans Guy, Polyamorous, Christian, Parent, & Husband
110. Chrissy, 40, Wants LGBTQ Folks to Educate One Another With a Sense of Humor
111. Lora, 33, Talks About Coming Out, Family Support, & LGBTQ Narratives
112. Selene, 60, is genderfluid, pansexual, femme-presenting, neuroqueer and more
113. Scott, 53, is a Gay Man Exploring Transition & Identity Anew
114. Marcia, 58, is Cisgender, Lesbian & Slightly Gender Nonconforming
115. Seth, 21, Came Out as Bi and Trans Via Power Point
116. Krissy, 34, Talks About Step Parenting as a Bisexual Woman
117. Rev Leonard, 37, is a Black same-gender loving freedom fighter – #200
118. Wendi, 31, Describes Being a Trans Ally in Her Workplace
119. Chica Discusses Her Bisexuality to Show Solidarity
120. Brandon, 23, Identifies as a Pansexual Genderqueer Male
121. Angela is a Queer Mother & Intersectional Feminist
122. Tyler, 18, is a Pansexual Trans Man in Erie
123. Chris, 40, is an Aspie Queer Girl With Some Kinks
124. Bi and Demi, Kristen Wants You to Get Uncomfortable With Your Privilege
125. Caiolin, 56, is Just Another Woman Who Happens To Be Trans
126. Regina, 33, Finds Comfort in Lesbian Ambiguity
127. Megan, 22, is a Bisexual Woman Using Her Voice To Grow Her Community
128. Ally, 20, Describes Her Fluid Sexual Orientation
129. Maddy, 23, is Queer and Gender Nonconforming in Allegheny County
130. Jason, 42, aka Miss Thea Trix Spreads a Positive Vibe in the Mon Valley
131. Jesse, 28, Helps To Build New LGBTQ Community Supports in Mercer County
132. Sean, 29, Wants to Change the LGBT Climate in Western Pennsylvania
133. Emily, 40, Talks About LGBTQ Visibility, Intersectionality & Resiliency
134. James, 54, Is a Gay Pittsburgh Dad Living in Texas
135. Kyle Discusses Privilege & Perception of Gay, White, Cisgender Men
136. Shari, 57, Wants More Inclusivity & Power for QTPOC
137. Leo, 42, is a Bi Man in Erie County Who Wants to be Heard
138. Laura, 44, is a Lesbian Mom in Fayette County
139. Dawn, 33, Describes Life as a Trans Woman in Westmoreland County
140. Emma, 28, Keeps Her Queer Eyes Open in Pittsburgh
141. Ravenna, 37, Pansexual Trans Woman Living in the Allegheny County Suburbs
142. Vanessa, 31, Describes Her Transition & Life as Pansexual in Washington County
143. Tara, 29, Describes Life in the Shenango Valley as a Bisexual Woman ** #175
144. Lav, 29, a Queer Trans Gender Non Binary Mermaid Witch Warrior
145. Vi, 24, Is Very Concerned About Trans Health Issues in Pittsburgh
146. Mitch, 27, Describes Life in Butler County as a Gay Man
147. Kierra Darshell is Pittsburgh’s First Lady of Drag
148. Alexa, 22, Talks About Acceptance as a Bisexual Woman
149. Ira, 30, Identifies as Pansexual, Genderqueer and Possibly Agender
150. Lavi, 29, is Trans Queer Bi and Wants Your Respect & Support
151. Ciora, 27, Says Trans People Have the Strength of Two Souls
152. Anonymous, 30, Wants More Visibility for the Pansexual Community
153. Janet, 66, is Bisexual, Cisgender and Gender Nonconforming
154. Dominic, 18, Is a Bisexual Man Finding His Comfort Zone in College
155. Dean Sees Queer Struggles as Stories of Strength
156. Brian, 29, Wants the LGBTQ Community to Address Social Isolation
157. Morgan, 21, Hasn’t Met Other Openly Gay Suburban Couples
158. Hayley, 46, Wants To Keep That Pride Feeling Year Round #160
159. Brian, 35, ‘It’s okay to be who you want’
160. Jim, 63, Reminds Us That Environmental Issues Are Queer Issues
161. Kitteh, 27, ‘The Door Is Open But I’m Still Sitting on the Floor of the Closet’
162. Samantha, 44, Wants Better Health Choices for the Trans Community
163. ‘Your Story Can Heal’ Says Rain, 26
164. Jill, 48, Has Ties to Allegheny, Washington and Westmoreland Counties
165. Caitlyn 51, Lives Her Authentic Self as a Trans Woman in Erie
166. Melissa, 23, is Androgymous and Queer in Butler County
167. Delilah, 31, Finds Trans Community on Twitter
168. Jamie, 52, Celebrates the Queer Tribe Rising
169. Jessica, 28, is Resisting Bisexual Erasure in Pittsburgh
170. Benjamin, 35, is a Cis Gay Man Who Came Out Four Times
171. Chi Chi, 47, Lives Her Version of Latina, Queer and Spiritual
172. Jay, 33, Says Stories Are Part of Queer Liberation
173. Cheryl, 42, Wants Us To See Everyone in the LGBTQ Community
174. Dave on Coming Out and Being Out in Cambria County
175. Avery is a Bisexual, Latino Tran Man in Cambria County
176. Eileen, 52, Reflects on the Awakening of Her LGBTQ Community (142)
177. Rach, 36, Loves a Girl in Armstrong County
178. Kim, 40, Mother, Pansexual and Mexican-American in Washington County
179. Kay, 27: Not Ashamed of the Reality of Me
180. Heidi, 28, Learned That It’s Okay To Be A LGBT Christian
181. Mel, 40: Bi, Queer and Pan Folk Don’t Always Speak in a Gay or Lesbian Voice
182. Mitch, 52, Believes in The Power of Movies to Create Community
183. alexis, 29, talks compensation & community for marginalized lgbtq neighbors
184. Camellia, 30, is a Lesbian, Soon-to-be Wife, and Momma
185. Staci, 52, Wants More Representation for the Bi Community
186. Rachel, 30, Is In The Process of Coming Out as Bisexual
187. Bill, 52, is a Gay Man Living in a Small Town in Cambria County
188. Patricia, 41, Does Not Feel Safe as a Trans Woman in Her Urban Pgh Suburb
189. Mariah, 38, Wants More Support for Westmoreland LGBTQ Neighbors
190. Norman, 67, is a Gay Black Male of African Descent
191. Wes, 44: Queer Trans Man, Parent Wants You To Know That He Exists
192. Lisa Believes Being Out and Honest is ‘Like Flying’
193. Sueno, 33, Adds Her Particular Color of the Rainbow to the #AMPLIFY Narrative
194. Maggio, 28, is Unapologetically a Bi-sexual Queer Feminist Scholar
195. Ben, 29, is Proud to be a Queer Pittsburgher
196. Martha, 52, is a Gay Woman Spending Her Whole Life Coming Out
197. Naheen, 29, is a Gay Black Male Who Feels Confident in Himself
198. Mia Donna Has a Wild Happy Life as a Pansexual Polyamorous Person
199. RevDrRay, 49, Believes LGBTQ Folks Deserve Strong & Powerful ‘Spiritual’ Life
200. Sara, 28, Single Mom, Agnostic Jew, and Queer in Ohio
201. Shain is 32, grew up in Mercer County and now lives in NYC
202. Bobby, 50, Queer Trans Guy, White Anti-Racism Activist
203. Diane, 56, Is Asexual With Lesbian Leanings and a Writer
204. Pixie, 26, is Androgynous, Non-binary, Genderqueer and Lesbian, But Identifies as Pixie
205. Tylor, 30, is a Pansexual Trans Man Who Wants Better for Young People
206. Nayck, 50, Identifies as a Black, Gay, Domini-rican in Pittsburgh
207. Jill, 49, Wants Young LGBTQ People To Have a Safe Place to Go In Cambria County
208. As a Gay Man, Ryan Wants More Scrutiny of Bath Houses and Non-Profits
209. Dani Janae, 23, Identifies as a Black Femme Lesbian Poet & Trauma Survivor
210. Jay, 54, Considers His Gay Identity Both Now and The
211. Ama, 30, is a Girl Who Likes Girls and Who Likes Guys
212. Austin, 30, is a Straight Trans Man from Washington County
213. For Jodi’s Kids, Having Two Mothers Is Just a Fact of Life
214. Char, 62, is a “Very Late Bloomer” Lesbian in Cambria County
215. Minion Wants to Talk About What It Means to Be a Queer Black Futch Leathergirl
216. Kim, 44, Say She Lost Her Job in Beaver County Because She’s a Lesbian
217. Alissa, 34, is Just Another Girl in the Crowd in Lawrence County
218. Carina, 18, Identifies as Plus Sized Monogamous Queer and Femme
219. John, 38, is a Johnstown Based LGBTQ Activist **#100
220. Corvus Regrets the Lack of a Sober, Queer, Radical and Disability Friendly Community in Pgh
221. KK Compares Small Town Michigan to Pittsburgh
222. De, 49, is Concerned About LGBTQ Youth in Rural Western PA
223. Joe Was Dragged Out of the Closet As A Young Man
224. KD is a Gay Woman Who Chooses to be On the Periphery
225. Sabrina, 50, Found New Friends When She Came Out as Trans
226. Lela Wants Bisexual Voices To Be Heard
227. Kevin, 38, Talks About Jack Kerouac, Senior Housing and Gay Crushes
228. Jus Hadiya Wants to Spread Education
229. Viva Valezz is a Queer Burlesque Performer Parenting a Gender Fluid Child
230. Alyssa is First Generation Cuban American, Trans, Gender Nonconforming and from Beaver County
231. Heather Refuses to Marginalize Herself as a Bisexual Woman
232. As a Lesbian, Shelly Values Her Ties to Rural Indiana County
233. Elliot is Bi, Trans and Wishes Westmoreland County Was Talking More About Queer Youth
234. Gloria a Happy Black Lesbian
235. Moira Describes the Toll of Gatekeeping on the Trans Community
236. Sara, 35, On Her Reality as a Lesbian in Western Pennsylvania
237. Mark, 29, Talks About Gay Stereotypes in Pittsburgh
238. Ade is Pansexual, Androgynous and Finds Comfort in Their UU Community
239. Dinah Denmark: Lesbian, Jewish, Buddhist
240. Jazmine, 46, Has Advice for LGB Allies to the Trans Community
241. Niki Talks About Living as a Gender Queer Trans Woman in Pittsburgh
242. Cavanaugh, 25, Talks About Genderflux Identify and the Value of Self-Care
243. Jean Came Out as Bisexual After Retirement
244. Kathi Wants To Connect with LGBTQ Elders in Rural Communities
245. Casey, 38, Honors One Year Since Coming Out As a Gay Woman
246. Roman Knows to the Depths of His Soul That He Is a Man #AMPLIFY
247. Erin Answered These Questions to Challenge Bisexual Erasure
248. Mair, 55, Came Out the Same Week As Ellen DeGeneres #AMPLIFY
249. Derek On Life As a Gay Man With Asperger’s Syndrome #AMPLIFY
250. Kaley is Trans, Queer and a Fan of Gender Outlaws
251. Shaquanna Wants Families to Have Positive Conversations With LGBTQ Relatives
252. Raven Has Not Told Anyone That She’s Pansexual Because She’s Afraid
253. Walter Wants Western PA to Be More Vibrant, Tolerant and Diverse
254. Janie From Brackenridge: Being Trans Limits Many Things
255. Cat is Queer, Genderflued and Fully Out #AMPLIFY
256. Jeff Hopes the LGBTQ Community Will Embrace a Common Queer Identity
257. Jesse Talks About Living as a Trans Woman in a Culture of Fear
258. Jess is a Lesbian Mother Who Wants More Family Friendly Resources
259. Saintly Sinner is a Cisgender Lesbi Not So Flexible Black Biological Womyn
260. Diane Discusses Being Belligerently Out in Pittsburgh
261. Jaime From The ReelQ Film Festival Says Yep I’m Gay
262. Scott Describes Life as a Gay Bear in Rural Armstrong County
263. Claudette is a Non-Binary Queer Who Wants Us To See Beyond the L and the G #AMPLIFY
264. Taylor Wants More LGBTQ Resources and Community Unity
265. Alexandria is a Lesbian Artist Trying To Get Her Bearings
266. Anonymous Grieves How Pittsburgh’s Gay and Lesbian Community Treats Bisexuals
267. Erik Is a Cis White Working-Class Queer from Clearfield County
268. Maria Wants You To Know a Family Like Hers #AMPLIFY
269. Lyndsey Identifies as a Queer Genderfluid Lipstuck Butch
270. Alex is a Black Trans Man Who Doesn’t Apologize For His Existence
271. Mario Identifies As Queer Rustbelt Genderfluid Artist #AMPLIFY
272. PJ Identifies as a Cis White Gay Man With a Twist of Genderqueer</a
273. Ashe Believes To Be Queer Is To Be Yourself #AMPLIFY
274. DJ Scott Is a Gay Black Man Full of Positive Vibes #AMPLIFY
275. Kitty Is Out and Open as a Bisexual Trans Woman in Erie County #AMPLIFY
276. Shawna on Her Unique Experience as a Lesbian in Indiana County #AMPLIFY
277. Miss Erie Pride 2015: Embrace Who We Are Meant To Be #AMPLIFY
278. Daniel Wants to See More Diverse Employers in Western Pennsylvania
279. Alex Describes Erie’s LGBTQ Community as Live and Let Live
280. David Talks About the State of Equality in Erie
281. For Kristina, Being Out is Her Normal
282. Bee Asks Where Single Parents Fit Into the LGBTQ Community
283. Jessi is a Trans Lesbian Who Asks Questions
284. Larry Traces His Coming Out to JFK and a Frat Brother
285. Jesse Believes in the Power of [Trans]cendence
286. Vic Lives Closeted in Westmoreland County
287. Kayden Wants to Be Safe Holding Her Partner’s Hand in Pittsburgh
288. Tony Believes Everyone in the LGBTQ Community Matters
289. Brandon Believes Pittsburgh Should Have Better Trans Health Resources
290. Cindy Has Been Fundraising for the GLCC for 14 Years
291. Coley Claims to Be Invisible in Plain Sight
292. Carmen is a Queer Black Womyn From Pittsburgh
293. Darcell Hopes Everyone Will Find Love
294. Sivynn Acknowledges That Some People Just Don’t Pay Attention to His Transition
295. Amber Has Always Been Proud of Being OUT
296. Shell is Proud of the Positive Impact of Pittsburgh Black Pride
297. Gary Has Lived in Northwest and Southwest PA As An Openly Gay Man
298. Patrouious Describes His Fears & Frustrations as a Trans Man in McKean County #AMPLIFY
299. John is a Geeky, White, Cisgender, Queer, Pagan, Proletariat Hippie #AMPLIFY
300. Skip Believes The Act of Coming Out Is a Continuous Process
301. Sam Prefers the Ambiguity of Queer Identity to a Specific Label
302. Jan Offers an Older Perspective on LGBTQ Pittsburgh
303. Meg Is a Country Queer
304. CJ Describes Living Stealth As A Trans Man
305. Bob Is the First Openly Gay Elected Official In Northwestern PA
306. Paula Speaks Out About Bi-Erasure and Bisexual Exclusion
307. Joy KMT Values Intersectional Healing Spaces
308. Katie-Anne Speaks As Two Spirited Bi Gendered Resident of Johnstown
309. Twist Shares Their Life as Neuroqueer
310. kelly emphasizes that ‘gay is not the totality of me’
311. Gina Shares Her Truth With Those Who Deserve To Know
312. Donna Met a Female Impersonator Who Made a Lasting Impression
313. Joyce Believes Tolerance Is Not Acceptance
314. Mike Talks About the Privileges of Living in Erie as a Gay Man
315. Rashod Is An Unapologetic Trans Man of Color
316. Tara Wants Us To Talk About Intersectionality