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What Is Recovery?
by Jessie Powers Recovery happens in that quiet moment when someone says to themselves, “This just doesn’t stop… but I’m done.” It’s the decision to…
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How, Don’t Hide
The monster, by necessity, must be anything but human— cast in all the ugly things found in normative society: sexually dominant women, effeminate men, and…
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Tiki Raids and Buffalo Activism
By Layla Komenda From the gay bar scene in the 1960s to the Mattachine Society of the Niagara Frontier, LGBTQ neighbors and allies of Buffalo,…
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The Past & Present: Shaping Buffalo’s Queer Community
By Shelby Throughout Buffalo’s long and often forgotten history, its cultural diversity and sordid past (and present), coupled with its stringent segregation and myriad injustices,…
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COMING OUT
By Sara October 11th was National Coming Out Day. To celebrate, we asked our community to share their coming out stories. The following are first…
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Dyke Nyte Buffalo
Dyke Nyte Buffalo is a mobile community event space created by dykes for dykes, other queer people, and our friends. Since 2023 we’ve met more…
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Finding Pride in a Crazy World
By Eliza Speese When approaching the noise and chaos of lining up for the pride parade, we are awestruck by costumes, loving gestures, dogs in…
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Thriving in Sobriety
LGBTQ+ Recovery By Jessie Powers Recovery is not just about overcoming addiction but rather stepping into a life filled with purpose, connection, and joy. For…
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Michael Farrow
One of Buffalo’s Premiere Queer Voices Michael Farrow is a solo artist, composer, and musician based in Buffalo, NY. Known for his powerful stage presence,…