Boston's Welcoming Committee regularly invites hundreds of newcomers and longtime residents to take over typically straight venues around town. Ashley Yergens reports for NLGJA Connect.

Boston group rolls out LGBT welcome wagon

The Boston Alliance of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth (BAGLY) has been helping queer youth form a community of their own for more than 30 years. Meet Karter, Ryan and Tre'Andre and hear about their experiences with BAGLY.

Queer youth build community in Boston

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An Ivy League-educated sex worker on keeping it professional

By day, Shana Manuel is a court-appointed criminal for indigent individuals. Once a month, she indulges her passion for comedy, taking the stage to tell stories that draw on her identities as a black married lesbian woman. She is the 2015 winner of the Pride Comedy Festival and an emerging voice in the South Florida comedy scene.​

Shana Manuel: 'These are my stories'

Palm Springs, California has been a haven for the LGBTQ community for decades. It’s a great place to relax, but how is business? A look at how the community’s vibrant culture impacts local commerce.

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