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Joining Hearts: A Weekend of Celebration with Purpose

Edited by Mikkel Hyldebrandt Joining Hearts Weekend isn’t just Atlanta’s hottest summer celebration—it’s a powerful expression of community, compassion, and care. For nearly four decades,...

What I Saw…: 30+ Years In Photos

By Mikkel Hyldebrandt Russ Youngblood has been photographing and documenting Atlanta’s LGBTQIA+ community since 1994 – and he hasn’t stopped! In fact, you will still...

Lavender Fest Season Two Returns to Atlanta

Edited by Mikkel Hyldebrandt The Lavender Performing Arts Festival is back with Lavender Fest: Season Two—Celebrating Every Letter, running July 16–20 at Out Front Theatre...

CoCo Iman Starr Takes the Crown

By Mikkel Hyldebrandt Photos by Preston Woods @pplanetphotography  Back in March, CoCo Iman Starr – also known as the Supreme of Atlanta – was crowned Mx...

Independence for Some: This July 4th, LGBTQ Americans Are Fighting to Stay Free

Edited by Mikkel Hyldebrandt As Independence Day approaches, the promise of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness feels bittersweet for many LGBTQ Americans. While...

Joining Hearts: Atlanta’s Pride-Fueled Force in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS

Edited by Mikkel HyldebrandtPhotos: Russ Youngblood Since 1987, the all-volunteer nonprofit Joining Hearts has stood at the epicenter of Atlanta’s LGBTQ+ fundraising efforts, channeling the...

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Get Ready for the 2026 Mx. Joining Hearts Pageant

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Photos: Russ Youngblood