Patti Minter has been a vocal ally of the LGBTQ+ community, advocating for fairness ordinances, inclusive policies, and protections against discrimination in Kentucky. She has consistently supported equality and LGBTQ+ rights throughout her career.

Queer World News Round Up for Dec. 17, 2024

Queer Kentucky’s limited print run of “25 Faces of Fairness” on SALE NOW!⁠ Lisa Gunterman of UofL’s LGBTQ+ Center and Fairness Campaign Co-founder, a trailblazer for inclusion and equity in higher education. A passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, they create welcoming spaces and fosters programs that uplift queer and trans students across Kentucky. Magazine available to purchase online or ships free to monthly subscribers of any amount.⁠

Kentucky’s Department of Corrections has proposed rules to enhance protections for transgender inmates, focusing on healthcare access, pronoun respect, and housing considerations. The move aligns with federal standards but has sparked GOP criticism over potential taxpayer-funded surgeries.

PRISM is a storytelling series amplifying the experiences, creativity, and imagination of Black, Brown, and Indigenous storytellers based in Kentucky.

The beloved queer-friendly hub Trouble Bar will pour its last drinks on New Year’s Eve, as owners prepare to transform the space into a new business continuing their legacy of advocacy and community connection.

A Supreme Court ruling on gender-affirming care bans could reshape trans youth rights in Kentucky and nationwide.

Chris Hartman he/him, director of Kentucky’s Fairness Campaign, leads statewide LGBTQ+ advocacy, focusing on fairness laws, public education, and coalition-building to advance equality and combat discrimination.

“Here, Black, Femme, & Queer,” the Faulkner Morgan Archive’s traveling exhibit, celebrates Kentucky’s Black, femme, and queer history through intimate stories and images.

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Carla F. Wallace is one of our 25 Faces!

Ethel Cain announces "Preacher's Daughter" vinyl release date.

Lexi Love is the fifth Kentucky queen to join RPDR.