Summary
This issue of EQUAL Magazine from April 2013 focuses on various topics relevant to the LGBT community in Pittsburgh.
Key features include:
- Interviews and Profiles: An interview with comedian Sandra Bernhard (pages 14-15) and a profile of drag legend Lady Bunny, who is hosting “Xtreme Bingo” in Pittsburgh (pages 26-27).
- Community Spotlights: “Wonder Women” highlights six powerful women making a difference in the community (pages 40-43). “Non-Profit Spotlight” features Persad Center and its youth programs, particularly the story of a transgender teen named Brittany (pages 18-19).
- Sports and Athletics: “Throw like a girl!” showcases women’s sports teams in Pittsburgh, including the Pittsburgh Passion (football), Steel City Roller Derby, and Pittsburgh Angels (rugby), emphasizing camaraderie and support for LGBT athletes (pages 34-37).
- Health and Wellness: An update on HIV/AIDS research, including prevention strategies and the NEXT PrEP study (pages 38-39), and an article promoting yoga for all flexibility levels (page 39).
- Events and Social Life: A calendar of April events (page 4), information on volunteering for Pittsburgh Pride 2013 (pages 12-13), and details about the Youth Pride Prom (page 20).
- Other Articles: Topics like the impact of social media on family relationships (pages 30-31), “Prance Moms” behind-the-scenes look at drag (pages 32-33), and a “straight ally” feature on Alcoa’s Ella Kuperminc (pages 44-45).
The magazine also includes regular columns, event photos, and advertisements for local businesses and organizations.