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chicago pride fest 2020

Labor Day Weekend (in Boystown)

NEW Date: Celebrating its 20th anniversary
Saturday, September 05 and in 2020, Chicago Pride Fest® is a
Sunday, September 06 legendary two-day street festival
Time: held this year on Labor Day weekend.
11:00 am - 10:00 pm Nearly 100,000 are expected to
Location: attend. The fest is all about LGBTQ+
Halsted St. and Waveland Ave. life, culture and community.
Beneficiary: Highlights include four entertainment
Northalsted Business Alliance stages featuring top local and national
music acts, deejays,  food and drink,
100-plus arts/craft and merchant
vendors, dancing, drag shows, a pet
parade, an “Out at Wrigley” national
anthem singing contest, sponsor
booths and more.
It’s a love-filled celebration of
diversity, equality and the Chicago
LGBTQ+ community on Halsted Street
in the Boystown neighborhood, also
known as Lakeview and Wrigleyville.

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jacky couture

Cover Feature

Jacky Couture, affectionately known
as “The Latin Barbie Doll” at The Baton
Show Lounge where she performs, has
won 11 pageant crowns in her career
and is currently the reigning La Reina
del Sur USA 2019. Her performances
are always dazzling and unique, with
a little something you will probably
remember forever.

The Baton Show Lounge has update on the north side of the building
entertained millions over its 51 with a Hebru Brantley Flyboy mural in
year history. The groundbreaking 2015. Now just a short walk from this
Baton originated just off Clark Street building are the historic Riviera Theatre,
and Hubbard in the River North the landmark Uptown Theatre, Aragon
neighborhood in downtown Chicago Ballroom, and Green Mill Lounge. Many
in 1969, but made a venue change in of these venues were once connected
March of 2019 to the gorgeous lower by underground tunnels that were
level speakeasy of the iconic Uptown believed to be used by Al Capone
Broadway Building in the Uptown during the Prohibition Era to escape law
neighborhood of Chicago. enforcement raids.
This unique, triangle shaped building, Many of you may know the Aragon
completed in 1926, features a one-of-a- Ballroom as the home of CircuitMOM’s
kind ornate sculpted terra-cotta facade massive dance parties during Chicago’s
including depictions of helmets, fruits, Market Days Street festival held every
birds, and trophies, and received an August.
CircuitMOM recently featured Jacky as
one of the performers during an online-
special where they gave viewers an inside
look at The Baton as they featured an
exciting collection of acts from Chicago’s
eclectic entertainment scene.

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We recommend calling the restaurants below Bombay Wraps – 3149 N. Broadway
first before using 3rd party delivery services. • (773) 799-8989
11 Degree North – 824 W. Belmont Brazilian Bowl – 3204 N. Broadway
• (773) 904-7284 • (773) 857-2002
• Monday – Thursday: 8am-4pm Buena Vista – 3147 N. Broadway
• Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 8am-6pm • (773) 871-5782
5411 Empanadas – 2850 N. Clark Byron’s Hot Dogs – 1017 W. Irving Park
• (773) 755-5411 • (773) 281-7474
Al’s Beef – 3420 N. Clark Cesar’s Killer Margaritas
• (773) 935-2333 2924 N. Broadway and 3166 N. Clark
AJ Hudson’s Public House - 3801 N Ashland • (773) 296-9097 (Broadway)
• 773-248-2767 • (773) 248-2835 (Clark)
• Daily delivery and pickup: 1am-9pm Cheesie’s Pub & Grub – 958 W. Belmont
• Available: GrubHub and UberEats • (773) 388-1574
Aloha Poke – 843 W. Belmont Chengdu Aroma – 3227 N. Clark
• (872) 817-7300 • (773) 698-8822
Andy’s Thai Kitchen – 950 W. Diversey Chicago Diner – 3411 N. Halsted
• (773) 549-7821 • (773) 935-6696
Ann Sather – 909 W. Belmont Chilam Balam – 3023 N. Broadway
• (773) 348-2378 • Take Out available Beginning 3/17
Artemio’s Bakery – 3904 N. Sheridan  • (773) 296-6901
• (773) 525-0445 Clark Street Dog – 3040 N. Clark
Barangaroos Aussie Pies – 3208 N. Sheffield • (773) 281-6690
• (773) 770-3510 Cozy Noodles n’ Rice -3456 N. Sheffield
Big Star Wrigleyville – 3640 N. Clark • (773) 327-0100
• (773) 857-7120 Crisp – 2940 N. Broadway
Bite’s Asian Kitchen & Bar – 3313 N. Clark • (773) 697-7610
• (773) 270-5972 Cubby Bear – 1059 W. Addison
Bittersweet Pastry Shop – 1114 W. Belmont • (773) 327-1662
• (773) 929-1100 D.S. Fajita Factory – 3445 N. Halsted
Black & Caspian – 2908 N. Broadway • (773) 770-4618
• (312) 975-0609 • 11am-9pm daily
Bluebird – 2863 N. Clark Dimo’s Pizza – 3463 N. Clark
• (773) 661-1531 • (773) 525-4580
Bolivar & Lincoln – 3349 N. Sheffield DMK Burger Bar – 2954 N. Sheffield
• (773) 360-8203 • (773) 360-8686
Drew’s on Halsted – 3201 N. Halsted
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• (773) 244-9191
DryHop – 3155 N. Broadway
• (773) 857-3155
D.S. Tequila – 3352 N. Halsted
• (773) 697-9127
• 11am-9pm daily

El Mariachi Tequila Bar and Restaurant Houndstooth Saloon – 3369 N. Clark
3906 and 3420 N. Broadway • (773) 244-1166
• (773) 549-2932 Hutch American Bistro – 3301 N. Clark
• M-F from 4pm-10pm, Sat-Sun 10am-10pm • (773) 248-1155
• Free chips and salsa with all orders over $10 Jaiyen – 3736 N. Broadway
• GrubHub, Postmates, Uber Eats, Caviar and • (773) 404-0555
Joy’s Noodles & Rice – 3257 N. Broadway
In House deliveries. Credit Cards only • (773) 327-8330
Eggsperience – 3233 N. Broadway Kitchen 17 – 3132 N. Broadway
• (773) 904-8802 • (312) 391-8654
El Jardin - 3335 N. Clark Klein’s Bakery & Cafe – 426 W. Diversey
• (773) 528-6775 • Beginning 3/17
• Open at 11am daily • (773) 904-8292
Esencia Urban Kitchen – 3351 N. Broadway Krung Thep Thai Cuisine – 3205 N. Halsted
• (773) 472-8553 • (773) 296-2178
Flub a Dub Chub’s – 3021 N. Broadway Kubo Chicago – 1232 W. Belmont
• (773) 857-6500 • (773) 857-1408
F. O’Mahony’s – 3701 N. Broadway Little Wok – 3144 N. Broadway
• (773) 549-0226 • (773) 525-8111
Lowcountry – 3343 N. Clark
Full Shilling – 3724 N. Clark • (888) 883-8375
• (773) 248-3330 Matisse Tavern & Grill – 674 W. Diversey
Furious Spoon – 800 W. Belmont • (773) 528-6670
• (773) 697-9085 Mediterranean Express – 905 W. Belmont
George Street Pub – 2858 N. Halsted • (313) 338-4165
• (773) 661-6635 Mia Francesca – 3311 N. Clark
Glaze Teriyaki – 3112 N. Broadway • (773) 281-3310
• (773) 697-3580 Mild2Spicy – 714 W. Diversey
Graystone Tavern – 3441 N. Sheffield • (773) 661-6778
• (773) 666-5450 Milt’s BBQ – 3411 N. Broadway
• 11am-9pm daily • (773) 661-6384
Happy Camper Wrigley – 3458 N. Clark • 12PM-7PM Sun-Thurs, & 12-1 Friday
• (312) 872-5959 Mixteco Mexican Grill – 847 W. Belmont 
Harold’s Chicken – 3933 N. Broadway • (773) 472-3434
Modern Grill – 3172 N. Halsted
• (773) 528-0705
Nando’s Peri-Peri – 670 W. Diversey
• (773) 634-7153
Nola Bar & Kitchen – 3481 N. Clark
• 773-661-1873
Nori Lakeview – 954 W. Diversey
• (773) 904-1000
Nori & Wasabi – 3109 N. Halsted
• (773) 799-8500

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Sports Corner Bar & Grill – 956 W. Addison
• (773) 929-1441

Stan’s Donuts & Coffee –
3300 N. Broadway and 2800 N. Clark
• (773) 883-4764 (Broadway)
• (773) 868-0173 (Clark)
Oasis Fresh – 500 W. Diversey
• (773) 666-5090 Strings Ramen – 919 W. Belmont
•  (773) 661-6442
Original Pancake House – 616 W. Diversey
• (773) 929-8130 Tac Quick – 1011 W. Irving Park
• M-F from 6:30am-2pm, Sat-Sun 6:30am-3pm • (773) 327-5253
• Available: GrubHub, UberEats & Carry Out Tanuki Sushi – 3006 N. Sheffield
Panes Bread Cafe – 3002 N. Sheffield • (773) 360-1950
• (773) 665-0972
Taste of New York Bagels & Deli – 3268 N. Clark
Philly’s Best – 907 W. Belmont • (773) 904-7934
• (773) 525-7900
The Crepe Shop – 2934 N. Broadway
Potbelly – 924 W. Belmont • (773) 857-0018
• (773) 348-5204 • Open 8am-9pm for pickups and deliveries.  
• Deliveries through Grubhub and Postmates
Red Pig Asian Kitchen – 2932 N. Broadway
• (773) 472-9999 The Gundis Kurdish Kitchen – 2909 N. Clark 
• (773) 904-8120
Rise Up Nutrition – 2909 N. Broadway
• (224) 585-7791 Turkitch – 565 W. Diversey
• (773) 453-3323
Roadhouse 66 Gas N’ Grill – 3478 N. Sheffield
• (872) 206-5309 Wake N’ Bakery – 3508 N. Broadway
• (231) 638-5877
ROCKS Lakeview – 3463 N. Broadway • Carry out only
• (773) 472-0493
• 7 days a week from 11am-9pm Well’s Street Popcorn – 2804 N. Clark 
• (888) 576-7267
Roebuck – 3159 N. Broadway
• (773) 857-2229 Wilde Bar & Restaurant – 3130 N. Broadway
• Wednesday-Sunday, 4pm-9pm • (773) 244-0404
• Closed Mondays & Tuesdays • 11:30am – 8pm

Select Cut Steakhouse – 2808 N. Halsted Windy City Sweets – 3308 N. Broadway
• (773) 244-1500 • (773) 477-6100

Shake Shack – 3519 N. Clark Wrigley BBQ – 3555 N. Broadway
• (312) 766-5882 • (773) 472-1227

Shiawase – 3422 N. Broadway Yango’s Grill - 2845 N. Broadway
• (773) 883-8888 • (773) 922-1273

Si-Pie Pizzeria – 3477 N. Broadway Yummy Yummy Asian Cuisine
• (773) 360-1862 • (773) 525-6677

Slice of Cheesie’s – 964 W. Belmont Yoshi’s Cafe – 3257 N. Halsted
• (773) 697-8941 • Carry-out only
Smoke Daddy Wrigleyville - 3636 N. Clark • (773) 248-6160
• (773) 227-2583 Zam Zam Middle Eastern Grill – 3461 N. Clark
• 11am – 8pm daily • (872) 802-3601

Soupbox – 2943 N. Broadway Zizi’s Cafe – 2825 N. Sheffield
• (773) 935-9800 • (773) 697-9228

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why?

There Must be a Reason

There are certain questions that burn in Researchers have proposed various theories
the back of your mind throughout your to explain exactly why this happens, although
life. You might wonder why something none have ever been widely accepted.
is built in a certain way, why a particular Most scientists now believe that the photic
item is always in a specific location, or why sneeze reflex may be the result of some
your body does something. Yet you’ve crossed wires in the brain. The optic nerve
never been able to come up with a logical that senses light is located right next to the
answer to these common questions trigeminal nerve that controls sneezing. When
despite knowing that there must be one. the optic nerve sends electrical impulses to the
brain, the signal triggers the trigeminal nerve,
Below are few questions that have baffled confusing the brain into thinking the nose is
people every day, along with the simple irritated and a sneeze is necessary.
answers that finally provide closure.
Why Does Hair Turn Gray?
Why Do Airplanes Have Ashtrays
When Smoking Is Banned? It happens to everyone as they advance in
age. From around 30 years of age, although
Smoking on airplanes is banned by pretty it can certainly start earlier than that, people
much every airline in the world. Apart from begin to notice that their hair is slowly losing
the fact that cigarette smoke is unpleasant its natural color and instead is turning gray and
for others passengers, smoking is also a fire eventually white. Despite how widespread this
hazard, possibly even responsible for the is, the explanation behind the phenomenon is
downing of Varig Flight 820. not well known.
Despite the fact that smoking is forbidden, it Hair gets its natural color from pigment cells
is hard not to notice that toilets on airplanes known as “melanocytes.” Melanocytes produce
have ashtrays in them. It is not just older plane chemicals that pass black, dark brown, red,
models, either; brand new commercial aircraft and yellow melanin to cells that create the
also come fitted with ashtrays. chief ingredient of hair, keratin. As people get
The answer is that the Federal Aviation older, melanocyte cells degrade, causing the
Administration requires airlines to have keratin to receive less pigment. This leads to
ashtrays on their airplanes. Even though hair becoming gray. Eventually, the cells stop
smoking is banned and airplanes are fitted functioning altogether, which leads to hair no
with smoke alarms, the FAA knew that some longer getting any pigment at all and turning
people would still smoke. Providing a place completely white.
for people to safely dispose of their cigarettes
was deemed too important for safety reasons. Why Do Stores Blast Air At
Entrances?
Why Do People Sneeze When
Looking At A Bright Light? It is a fairly common occurrence to be blasted
with air upon entering a store or mall. This isn’t
Around a third of all people will uncontrollably simply the owners trying to cool you down.
sneeze when they enter a brightly lit The practice is used in a variety of buildings,
environment, such as when they go outdoors including restaurants, factories, and loading
from a dim building. It’s a phenomenon that bays. It has several uses, but the primary
has baffled scientists for thousands of years. one is to keep the temperature in a building
Sneezes are a reactionary response. They can steady by preventing air from leaving or
be caused by a number of different stimuli going in through an entrance. The jet of air is
but usually happen due to nasal irritation. used to keep cold air out of the stores during
However, in the case of the so-called “photic the winter and to prevent cool air escaping
sneeze reflex,” the sneeze is triggered during the summer. This is especially useful
by looking directly at a source of light. when doors need to remain open most of the
time. Air doors are also incredibly useful for
stopping flying insects and trash from entering
a building by providing turbulent air that they
cannot pass through.

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PRIDE JOURNEY

Featuring Fort Lauderdale

By Joey Amato Wilton Manors is pretty casual during the

If you live in a cold weather climate like I day, so strolling up and down ‘The Drive’
do, there is no better feeling than visiting is not uncommon. On my stroll, I came
a warm destination towards the end of the across Wilton Creamery, a cute ice cream
winter season. And what better place to shop that also offered a variety of bubble
visit than one of my old stomping grounds tea items, so of course I had to try one. The
and the place where I officially came out, lavender milk tea was a really good choice.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida. I was a bit hesitant to order that flavor,
but the owner said it was one of top picks
From the moment I exited the plane, I felt among his staff.
like I was in store for a leisurely, sun-filled
holiday. I stayed at The Grand Resort & If you are looking for some shopping
Spa, which is located just steps away from therapy, head over to Mix Menswear
or Ball Sportswear, both located in the
the beach Shoppes of Wilton Manors. The retailers
and in close have a variety of clothing from high-end
proximity suits to skimpy swimwear, perfect for a
to some pool party or day at the beach. Also, in the
wonderful shopping center are Hunters Nightclub
restaurants. and Georgie’s Alibi. Ironically, both venues
The Grand also have establishments in Palm Springs.
is gay-owned and operated and is always
extremely welcoming whenever I stay
there. From check in, to check out, the staff Fort Lauderdale is known for being one
caters to your every need. The resort offers of the most
two outdoor pool areas, one being clothing LGBTQ-friendly
optional, as well as a full-service spa. Every destinations in the
time I visit The Grand I try to schedule a spa world. That can be
treatment but never seem to have time. seen while visiting
After a few months in quarantine, I can The Stonewall
surely use a massage right about now. National Museum
and Archives
(SNMA), one of
One of the jewels of the greater Fort the largest gay archives and libraries in
Lauderdale area is Wilton Manors. A mecca the United States. SNMA presents an
for the LGBTQ community, Wilton Manors is ongoing 12-month schedule of exhibitions
home to dozens of shops, restaurants and on LGBTQ themes and public programs,
nightlife venues all owned and/or operated including author presentations, films, panel
by members of the LGBTQ community.  discussions, and collaborative events.

My first stop in Wilton Manors was Furthermore, the museum operates an art
Rosie’s Bar & Grill. Having worked a few gallery in Wilton Manors which exhibits
blocks from Rosie’s when I was editor of LGBTQ artwork.  

South Florida Gay News, I was a frequent A short drive from SNMA is the NSU Art
customer of Rosie’s. The food is consistently Museum Fort Lauderdale, the city’s
good and a quick lunch there is fairly largest art museum. During my stay, the
inexpensive. If you go, order the She BOP museum was presenting an exhibition
Wrap with a side of sweet potato fries. It’s called Happy! The exhibition is organized
one of my favorite items on their menu. by NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale and

24 boiMAG.com will be on view through July 5, 2020.

Before heading back to The Grand, I
decided to meet up with Richard Gray,
Fort Lauderdale’s Senior Vice President of
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. I’ve known
Richard for many years. He has played an
integral role in helping the city become
a diverse and inclusive locale. We had
dinner at Lona Cocina Tequileria, located
in the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach
Hotel, which offers stunning views of the
Atlantic. We spent the next 3 hours sharing
stories, sipping margaritas and enjoying
delicious food prepared by celebrated chef
Pablo Salas. Two of my favorite selections
included the Ceviche prepared with
grouper, rock shrimp, lime and avocado as
well as the Lobster Quesadilla made with
large chunks of butter-poached Maine
lobster accompanied by a chipotle aioli.

After a quick power nap, head back out The Pride Center is a major site for HIV
to Wilton Drive to experience some of the testing and prevention, education
best LGBTQ nightlife in the country. You and counseling and offers holistic and
can literally walk from venue to venue comprehensive support programs for
and experience every kind of nightlife persons living with HIV/AIDS.
imaginable. Lesbian-owned Sidelines What trip to Fort Lauderdale would be
Sports Bar is a favorite among the ladies complete without a trip to the beach? And
and sports enthusiasts, while The Eagle is a more specifically, Sebastian Beach. Out
hotspot for the leather community. Traveler has called Sebastian Beach, located
DrYnk Bar & Lounge has become a at the intersection of Sebastian Street and
favorite destination among locals and A1A, the “Hottest U.S. Gay Beach.”
just up the road, The Manor Complex
continuously hosts some of the most
famous DJs in the country.

One of my favorite weekly parties in Wilton Greater Fort Lauderdale is truly an
Manors is the Classic 54 T-Dance, every internationally diverse city, which is easy
Sunday at Hunters. DJ Richie Rich spins to visit from almost any U.S. city including
70s and 80s disco all night – which I love. many South American destinations. Given
I may have been the youngest person in what the world has been through over the
the room, but I can’t resist an evening of last few months, I think we all need a beach
ABBA, Donna Summer and KC & the day!
Sunshine Band. Enjoy the Journey
Also located in Wilton Manors is The
Pride Center at Equality Park. For Rainbow Rating: 5/5
nearly 25 years, The Pride Center has
provided a welcoming and safe space for Joey Amato is the publisher of Pride Journeys, a
South Florida’s LGBTQ community. The website dedicated to LGBTQ travel. Joey has spent
Pride Center hosts more than 60 regular over a decade in LGBTQ media and public relations
meeting groups each month and more and currently resides in Indianapolis, Indiana. He
than 35,000 people attend activities at can be reached at [email protected]
the Center each year.
Copyright © 2019 Pride Journeys, All rights reserved.

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who is justin? JUST ask brian!

What are the Best ways to Handle Anxiety?

B  y Brian Falduto the wonderful feelings that come
One of the things that has been with anxiety that are honestly way
interesting during this time is too many to name. Scratch that, I
the almost completely opposite should have said that haven’t done
counterbalance of struggles that the work, but I’m doing the work.
I think people would generally It’s a constant battle. But even
identify with. For example, I before Covid-19 showed me the
suffer from chronic anxiety and benefits of the survival tactics I’ve
have found a lot of my symptoms picked up over the years, I knew
of that alleviated during this that there was a sensitive, creative,
time because in a way, a lot of and vulnerable part of me that
the variables of day-to-day life my anxiety came about to protect.
have become more fixed and Sometimes I need to gently ask my
controlled. My peers who would anxiety, whom I call Justin, to step
not normally call themselves into the next room so that I can be
anxious are struggling to cope present with whatever I’m doing.
with all the uncertainty and risk. But Justin is just a part of me as
In a similar parallel, I consider everything else I hold dear to who
myself to be both an introvert I am and I’m well aware he’s not
and a master at disassociation at going anywhere, so it benefits me
times and my extroverted peers more to create space for him.
who seem to seamlessly integrate  
themselves into the flow of things If you’ve stopped reading
as their standard are now coming because you’re convinced I’m a
up against some new territory schizophrenic, that’s fine. If you’re
that require skills that to me have still with me, I shall stop bragging
always felt very familiar and about how many surprisingly
perhaps even commonplace to adequate tools I’ve found in my
how I function. toolbox for dealing with a global
  pandemic and I want to instead
A point I want to make (and I’m move on to sharing some of what
not sure everyone who suffers from I practice with you because it’s
this will agree with me) is that I never too late to start building
wouldn’t trade my anxiety for your toolbox. After all, toolboxes
the chance to not be anxious. are filled with items meant to help
I’ve done the work, and I mean with starting a project or fixing up
a lot of work, on my relationship an old one and it’s certainly true
with that voice inside my head that the world needs some fixing
that contains all the doubts, up at the moment and perhaps
the worry, the frustrations with even a restart.
myself, the paranoia of others; all   (continued on a following page)

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Best ways to Handle Anxiety

(Continued)

Justin is an example of a tool. Even probably getting a little carried away
just naming that voice that fills you with his attempts to protect them.
with fear is a massively productive But just like the world needs moms
way of bringing awareness to it. and the world needs cops, you need
Awareness is the greatest agent for your Justin. So stop fighting him and
change because it takes a problem instead create some space for him.
that you’re facing and it stops it  
from creating a tornado of thought If you do not have a mindfulness
inside your head and it instead practice or a way to create space
allows you to hold the problem in around the thoughts that are taking
your hand and look at it with some over your head during this time,
perspective. Right now, the entire find your anxious friend and ask
world is experiencing a tornado of them to help you start building a
negative information, doubt, and toolbox. I guarantee they know your
uncertainty so one can only imagine struggle and they want to help.
what is going on inside someone’s Choosing to stay in the eye of a
brain. What should be understood tornado of thoughts seems peaceful
about anxious individuals is that at momentarily, but in reality, it could
any given moment on any given day be that you’re just trapped.
and sometimes even for no particular  
reason, a tornado of worrisome Brian Falduto is an ICF certified LGBT Life
thought can appear out of nowhere. Coach but he is best known for his child
Fishing into that toolbox in response actor days as “that gay kid from School of
to that hurricane of thought becomes Rock.” Recently named by PrideLife Magazine
a necessity. as “one of the 20 most influential, outspoken,
  & optimistic individuals on the planet,” Brian
My suggestion for those who are not wrapped a cross country #PrideTour this past
used to the presence of their Justin summer inclusive of Sacramento Pride, RI
in their lives would be, stop fighting Pride, Brooklyn Pride, Dallas Pride, & more.
him. This is the first time any of us His Now This News interview has reached an
have experienced something like audience of just under 5 million & he’s had
this. It is unprecedented. Of course similar reach with his Advocate essay. Brian’s
a Justin is going to try and swoop latest single, “Like a Wave” dropped just last
in and protect us with all these month & is now rippling its way through the
fight-or-flight thoughts inside our digital streaming world. Brian is the lead in a
brain. Protectors don’t just go away new series, Fishing, which will hit the web soon.
when we ask them to. Ever heard Additionally, Brian has launched “The Gay Life
of an overbearing mom or a cop Coach Podcast,” which will be hosted by Brian
who gives out too many speeding & will feature some of the queer community’s
tickets? Sometimes they overstep most prominent storytellers. Meanwhile, you
and similarly, everyone’s Justin is can catch his latest press & content updates on
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by John Stephens

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