May 4, 2025 The Newspaper Serving LGBT Los Angeles

Author: Timothy Michael


“Shooting Star” Attempts to De-stigmatize Porn Industry

May 25, 2019

May 25, 2019

The porn industry is a $97 billion business, making it bigger than the music industry. Yet, it remains an industry that...

LGBTQ Seniors Share Their Stories of Love in NewStages’ “I Do!”

May 24, 2019

May 24, 2019

NewStages is providing an artistic outlet for the LGBTQ+ seniors in the Los Angeles area. Comprising of 10-25 participants at...

Therapy and Growth in Art

May 23, 2019

May 23, 2019

An LGBT figure artist well known over the past 20 years for his whimsical and erotic depictions of young boys...

IN THE COMMUNITY: UCLA Lambda LGBTQ Alumni Association’s Gala Brunch

May 20, 2019

May 20, 2019

On Sunday, April 28th with over 100 attendees registered, the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Lambda LGBTQ Alumni Association...

LB MAYOR GARCIA: Parade Vs. Festival

May 17, 2019

May 17, 2019

Though complicated, Long Beach has a long-standing history in the LGBTQ+ community (see page 9). From the iconic “Gayborhood,” to...

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Why Have LGBTQ+ Pride Events?

May 17, 2019

May 17, 2019

Living in a hyper-liberal bubble like Long Beach, or the entirety of California for that matter, often creates an illusion...

The Best Pregame Cocktails in LB for Pride Weekend

May 17, 2019

May 17, 2019

Glitter? Check. Rainbow socks? Check. Pride Festival Squad? Check! Long Beach Pride weekend is upon us and we couldn’t be...

Organizing Rainbows: Meet the Makers

May 16, 2019

May 16, 2019

Long Beach Pride: You know, you love it. With just as much fun and half the amount of people as...

New Branding, Who ‘Dis?

May 14, 2019

May 14, 2019

Long Beach Pride seeks to rebrand itself in order to revive the two-day festival Long Beach Pride is getting a...

Strides of Pride at the Long Beach Pride Run

May 13, 2019

May 13, 2019

While some Long Beachers are deep in slumber recovering from the festivities of the first night of Long Beach Pride...