For Brian Mason, performing requires the same thing that living proudly does: the courage to be seen.
The 2026 Out & Proud celebrates LGBTQ people whose leadership, creativity and service are shaping South Florida.
Sometimes, the best getaway does not require a flight, an elaborate itinerary or even a full week away. Sometimes, one night near the ocean with a close friend is enough to help you reset.
Among the millions of views and likes, the messages that stayed with Chris Stanley weren't about going viral. They came from viewers who said his videos had helped them accept themselves.
Steven remembers when surviving HIV meant simply enduring.
The medications keeping him alive often left him doubled over with nausea and chronic diarrhea. Pills had to be taken at precise times, sometimes on an empty stomach, sometimes with food. Switching to a new drug carried its own risk because if it failed, there might not be another option.
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