SSU’s THE THING THEY LOVE to Explore Queerness in 1920s NYC
Salem State Theatre Department presents the world premiere of The Thing They Love written by 2021 graduate Parker Goodreau. Directed by Esme Allen, the production will take place at the Sophia Gordon Center March 3 – 6, followed by virtual streaming March 20 – April 30. Tickets for both performance modalities are available at www.salemstatetickets.com. Set in prohibition-era New York
#SummerSnaps – Leah CS Photography
This week’s #SummerSnaps feature is Leah Cirker-Stark (they/them), owner of Leah CS Photography. Check out this video to learn more about who they are, what they do, and why a bit of silliness is the great way to get naturally fun shots. You can also learn more about them by checking out their website at www.leahcsphotography.com or by following them
Two Spirit Pride is Native-Led in the New England LGBTQIA2+ Community – Part 2
Editor’s Note: Recently, Jessie Little Feather and Sherry have hit a rough patch due to serious medical difficulties. Click here to find out more or to give to the GoFundMe campaign. Images and Story by Joey Phoenix Recently, I had the privilege of interviewing Sherry Gagne (they/she, Metis, Abenaki, Mohawk, Algonquin, Choctaw – Board Member for North Shore Pride), Makademakwa
Queer Lynn Scene Lynn Pride Panel and Mixer – PHOTOS
Images by Joey Phoenix for Creative Collective Queer Lynn Scene held their 2021 Lynn Pride Panel and Mixer on Wednesday, June 23rd at Lynn Museum/Lynn Arts. The panel consisted of members of the LGBTQ2IA+ Community in Lynn, including Marianthy Posadas Nava (she/they), Zan (they/them), Narong Sokhom (they/them), Jessica Beal (she/her), and moderator Cristian Recinos (any pronouns) Sounds for the mixer
Two-Spirit Pride is Native-Led in the New England LGBTQIA2+ Community – Part 1
By Joey Phoenix Click here to read Part 2 Sherry Gagne (Metis, Abenaki, Mohawk, Algonquin, Choctaw – Board Member for North Shore Pride), Makademakwa Ikwe (Odawa, Potawatomi, and Metis), and Jessie Little Feather (White Mountain Apache and Navajo), three Two-Spirited individuals living in New England, have formed a small chosen queer Two-Spirit community. In this interview they talk about LGBTQIA2+
Human Rights Activist Judy Shepard to Speak at Salem State University
From the Creative and Performing Arts at Salem State University The Center for Creative and Performing Arts at Salem State University and the Salem State University Alliance, a student organization dedicated to promoting acceptance and understanding of the LGBTQIA+ community, will host a virtual conversation with human rights activist Judy Shepard on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at 7 pm. In October 1998, Judy and Dennis Shepard lost their 21-year-old son Matthew, to a murder
North Shore Pride Community Forum: Violence Against the Transgender Community – Video
On Thursday, August 27th North Shore Pride hosted their second Community Forum this year: Violence Against the Transgender Community. The event featured discussion about prominent Transgender issues with panelists fielding questions from the community about their personal experiences with Transphobia and violence. They also came up with action items that North Shore Pride examines on their weekly blog. Panelists included:
Live Drag happens here Fri. Night with North Shore Pride
North Shore Pride’s 2020 Virtual Pride Kicks off with a Drag Show to Benefit Citizens Inn Haven from Hunger this Friday, May 22 at 8PM! The event, hosted by North Shore Queen Mizery, will be streamed live right here on North Shore Pride’s Facebook Page!* Other performances by:Gia D’WishesJustyce LeagueIvy League All donations made during the performance will go
