Are you paying attention?
Can it be that history has been made? It almost doesn’t feel real, does it?
The LGBT community has achieved the most amazing progress towards equality since Stonewall and it feels as though momentum is building. Each and every one of us is witnessing history being made. Are you really paying attention? The acceptance we begin to experience can only be attributed to the pioneers who have come before us. LGBT leaders like Harvey Milk, Barney Frank and Randy Forrester along with outspoken allies and advocates alike have all helped us gain acceptance.
We’ve got a powerful story on what you need to know about the Supreme Courts rulings on page 34. We’ve also packed this historic issue with a story on Black Pride (page 30) and the many activities you won’t want to miss.
We’ve also got a super summer read about gay comic book characters that will have you shouting “Holy homos, Batman!” (page 38), and while we are talking about costumed crusaders, the fur flies with a feature on man’s new best friends, the Furries! pg 36.
Our popular straight ally spotlight which this month is the women behind the City Special Events office is on page 28. Our Out at Work feature takes us to the Warhol (page 32) and a revealing, first person, hot guy book review sizzles on page 45. Finally, we get to celebrate Pittsburgh Pride all over again with a recap and photo montage on page 22.
As we move forward making our mark on the world, gaining acceptance while creating change, I hope you will continue to support Equal Magazine by subscribing and allowing us to share our story as a community.
Make this month a time to recognize and celebrate a new kind of independence.
My personal message has always been that we are all Homo-sapians who deserve equality, love and acceptance…now more than ever!
Joe King
Editor-in-Chief
