THISTL (Trans Housing Initiative St. Louis) is seeking donations for its Mutual Aid Fund, the organization’s longest-running program and a critical winter lifeline for transgender and gender-nonconforming TGNC people in the St. Louis region. Each year, the Mutual Aid Fund provides low-barrier rental assistance and emergency aid to TGNC community members facing housing instability. Aid…
On January 13, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J., landmark cases challenging bans that discriminate against transgender students under the Equal Protection Clause and Title IX. In response, the ACLU has called on Black Pride and TFAM organizations nationwide to host community activations…
At 89 years old, sitting behind her big wooden desk at the front of her sleepy South Broadway antique store, Bonnie Blake could have never imagined how interesting her life was about to become. In walks Geoff Story, a documentary filmmaker seeking to interview her for a documentary about found footage of a 1940s gay…
St. Louis has never lacked brilliance, but every so often, a light appears that does more than shine—it guides. Kitty Denise Litter was that light. A native daughter of this city, Kitty Denise Litter was not only a gifted drag queen; she was a mother to the community, a powerhouse on the stage, and a legacy that continues…
No, they won’t look anything like this photo, but your drinks will be sloshed together with love by beloved bartenders who want to spend Christmas with you. Bar culture runs deep in St. Louis, and bar families will gather and will welcome guests as they celebrate. Here’s your Christmas Day guide to what’s open, what’s…
Opportunity cost is an economic term, but its most painful examples often play out in human relationships. It describes what we give up when we choose one path over another. When someone chooses to spend their time and energy hating—tracking enemies, nursing grudges, and relitigating conflicts—the opportunity cost isn’t abstract. It’s measured in friendships that…
To many, movements for civil rights appear to change with each generation, topically shifting focus as new social issues arise year by year. We often fragment movements chronologically, forgetting the expertise of elders who, like ancestral chords, sonically bind movements together through time. Rooted in the legacy of those who came before us, we stand…
Jordan Elizabeth Braxton has been officially elected as Co-President of the United States Association of Pride (USAP), marking a significant milestone in her long-standing commitment to the LGBTQIA+ Pride Movement. The announcement was made during USAP’s December board meeting, where delegates from member Pride organizations across the country cast votes for national leadership positions. Braxton…
By day, Heather Brown-Hudson raises funds for Shriners Children’s Hospital, and her wife Lacie does the same for PROMO, Missouri’s statewide LGBTQ+ public policy and advocacy organization. But what do they do in their off hours? They raise more funds — for others. This dynamic duo is known for hosting extravagant gatherings at their West…
Whoever posted the flier didn’t want it going anywhere — duct tape on all four sides lashed it hard to a telephone pole. “St. Louis queer community: Do you feel scared and vulnerable being queer in these polarizing times? Then sign up for your concealed carry class, pistol class, or private lesson with Aria today.”…
