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10/01/2024

As October starts and I end my European adventure, it wouldn't be fitting any more if I didn't fit in a little work. So here I am, publishing the October issue while I am in Iceland! Here is this month's issue with Kristin Chenoweth on the cover. Follow Out NW for an amazing season to come.

Out NW Magazine

09/06/2024

Come join Q***r Northwest this coming Tuesday, the 10th, for free Eukele Classes. This is a part of our Q***r Arts Project,, thanks to funding by Tacoma Creates. In partnership with Tacoma Arts Live. The class starts at 7 PM at the Tacoma Armory. You can register for free at:

Are you ready for an adventure on four strings? In this all-levels ukulele workshop, beginners will learn the fundamentals of how to play.

09/01/2024

Even while in Berlin, I still managed to get the magazine up on time. Here is the latest issue of Out NW.

https://outnw.com/magazine/

08/06/2024

For some who know me in real life, you know I am doing a trip of a lifetime. My mom and I have talked about going to Europe my entire life, and we are finally doing it. We leave in 1 week and while it will be a great family trip, it is also somewhat work for me as well. As the owner of Q***r Inc., we have a travel agency called Q***r Traveling, which will have some major announcements soon. As a passionate traveller, I want you to follow me on my new Instagram account. Look up ***rtravellers on ig or scan the pic below! I will post all the amazing places as we see 11 countries and over 22 cities spanning 7 weeks.

08/01/2024

A little creativity and a little inspiration and we have our Arts Issue out now! Featuring Cyndi Lauper on the cover with profiles and spotlights including an interview with Idina Menzel. We proudly feature our community and allies who inspire and support our right to be authentically ourselves and express how we want to be seen.

Read the lastest issue at https://outnw.com/magazine/

07/02/2024

A very long weekend for myself, but I am proud of my community! This month's issue is dedicated to all of you out there. All identities, personalities, and everything that makes us unique and q***r. See MJ Rodriguez on the cover as we celebrate the people that make up our community.

Take a look at this month's issue at https://outnw.com/magazine/
or https://outnw.flowpaper.com/July2024Issue7/

Definitely a for July!

06/06/2024

Have you seen the new Out NW issue yet? Featuring our talk with Don Lemon and Q&As with Q***r journalists from around the country. This , realize that we are able to march in our parades because of the protections under our First Amendment. Read this new issue at outnw.com/magazine or https://outnw.flowpaper.com/June2024Issue/

05/13/2024

We're still looking for a few performers for our June 1st benefit show! I know some of you were interested. You can keep your tips or donate them. Please reach out to me or Krystal Cassadine for more details. The final call for the lineup is May 28th, with music due May 29th. This show is supporting the Q***r Arts Project from Q***r Northwest! The show is at The Mill Steakhouse + Spirits.

05/01/2024

I am super excited to present my favorite issue so far, our Travel issue featuring Rick Steves of Rick Steves' Europe. It was his first interview with a magazine. While it might be his first, he has been a major ally for decades, and I am honored to have met and interviewed him. He really is one of the most incredible people that I have met. Check it out on Out NW.
www.outnw.com/magazine or at https://outnw.flowpaper.com/May2024Issue5/

04/01/2024

Check out April's edition of Out NW with Pride Foundation's CEO Katie Carter on the cover. Go to https://outnw.com/magazine/

02/02/2024

Out NW Issue 2 is now out. Find the February Beauty and Fashion issue here: https://outnw.com/magazine/

01/04/2024

The second thing I want to share is the growth of Q***r Northwest. Q***r Journalism is one of the programs that we launched in 2023, thanks to funding from Tacoma Creates. We just finished our first cycle, with 4 people finishing the class out of the initial 8 who signed up. The course is meant to build the basics for anyone to learn how to document and share the news and world around them. As the LGBTQ+ community, we have seen our rights and literature be banned, removed, and are starting to be erased from history all over again. This class is meant to help secure the stories for all of us to share and secure them for future generations. With the original intent to be focused on Tacoma, we wanted to make this course available online, and in the first cycle, we had a student join all the way from Africa, using their phone to join via Zoom. They were dedicated and, alongside those locally, were one of the ones who finished the entire course. It is incredible to see how a small program meant to teach local LGBTQ+ people in the Tacoma area has an impact worldwide.

I am proud to say our next cycle is ready to start this Sunday. As of now, we have grown from 8 in the original class to over 18 and growing. Plus, people can now take a monthly module for a certain subject or sign up for the entire course. There are only 7 seats left for the in-person class, and anyone can join via Zoom to take the course as well.

Sign up at www.q***rjournalism.com to take the course.

See one of our final featured stories from the class, More than a Haircut by Jen Spivey, at https://outnw.com/more-than-a-haircut/