Summary
This August 2013 issue of Equal magazine focuses on LGBT families, current events, and local Pittsburgh features.Key articles and features include:
- “Family Matters” (Page 14): An article about “Families Like Ours” (FLO), a Pittsburgh-based group for LGBT parents and their children. FLO provides a safe and supportive community, offering a place for families to connect and children to see others like them.
- Diana Ross Tribute (Page 16 & 26): Features Diana Ross’s career and an interview with Pittsburgh drag queen Kierra Darshell, known for her Diana Ross impersonation.
- Knit the Bridge Project (Page 18): Details a community art project where volunteers yarn-bombed the Andy Warhol Bridge, including contributions from the local LGBT community.
- DOMA Ruling Reaction (Page 36): Discusses the Supreme Court’s ruling on DOMA and its implications for same-sex marriage in Pennsylvania, highlighting a lawsuit challenging the state’s ban.
- LGBT Student Resources (Page 38): A guide to LGBT alliance groups and resources at Pittsburgh-area universities and colleges for the fall semester.
- Food Trucks (Page 44): Explores the growing food truck scene in Pittsburgh, mentioning local favorites and the challenges they face with city regulations.
- Wedding Planning Tips (Page 42): Offers advice for same-sex couples planning their weddings in the wake of changing marriage laws.
The magazine also includes a calendar of August events, health tips, and information about local LGBT-friendly businesses and organizations.