Kit Williamson’s new series “Unconventional,” now streaming on Revry, is a vital and unapologetic force for representation BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY JONO MADISON At a pivotal moment for queer visibility, Kit Williamson, the creative force behind the Emmy-nominated Read more
Hunter Fox On Off Sunset’s Vision & Evolution BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY ZIV SADE First off, for folks living on another planet—please introduce yourself and describe your connection to the LGBTQ+ community. I am Hunter Fox, former manager Read more
Long Beach native David Mosqueda, the outgoing Mr. LA Leather 2024, talks to THE FIGHT about his foray into the world of leather, sex positivity and how Latinos can be engaged in our spaces BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY Read more
One couple’s path to parenthood BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY ZIV SADE Two local physicians, Dr. Lissette Gomez (trauma/critical care) and Dr. Brooke Harmssen (hospital/family medicine/emergency medicine), talk to THE FIGHT about their decision to start a family and Read more
Singer, model, actor and fashion designer On Mekahel on receiving death threats, his inspiration to pursue a singing career and how his online persona differs from his true self BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY CHRIS MARTIN On Mekahel, an Read more
Pride Detox, an affirming addiction treatment center for the LGBTQIA+ community, recently opened in Long Beach. The facility “doesn’t just accept LGBTQ+ folks, it was literally created for LGBTQ+ folks by LGBTQ+ folks,” explains founder and CEO Donna Weinberger in Read more
Cory B. Savage, the founder of Creative Recovery LA, talks to Mark Ariel about his life experiences, the path to wellness and helping others map out their journey through creativity PHOTO BY ZIV SADE UNIMAGINABLE CHALLENGES Growing up in a Read more
Rainbow Hill’s Joey Bachrach launches Big Little Bows, a non-profit mentorship program for 15-17 year olds on the road to recovery BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY ZIV SADE I’m passionate about creating spaces where people, especially those in Read more
Greg Wilson interviews the West Coast Mother of Gorgeous Gucci, The Icon Mother Devine. The House of Gorgeous Gucci are performing at DTLA Proud this month BY GREG WILSON | PHOTOS BY ZIV SADE First, a bit of history. A Read more
Move over David Geffen. It’s time to meet the world’s newest gay business mogul: Tristan Schukraft BY MARK ARIEL He is the new owner of The Abbey Food & Bar and The Chapel in West Hollywood. He is the founder Read more
West Hollywood Mayor John M. Erickson on coming out as a proud gay man, the full beauty of the rainbow and WeHo Pride BY PAULO MURILLO | PHOTO BY ZIV SADE West Hollywood Mayor John M. Erickson grew up in Read more
Long Beach Pride’s Jennifer Corday on her influences and inspirations, queer folks’ similar life experiences and homophobia in the music industry BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY ZIV SADE Award-winning singer/songwriter/guitarist and cellist Jennifer Corday, performing at Long Beach Pride Read more
Brad Nitz partners with Oliver Alpuche and opens KISO, a new gay bar in downtown Los Angeles BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY ZIV SADE As many of you already know Oliver Alpuche’s Redline—the Downtown LA gay bay that hosted Read more
Excerpts from an interview with the outgoing Mr. LA Leather 2023 Colin MacDougall BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY ZIV SADE Looking back on this past year as Mr. LA Leather 2023—what moments stand out for you as the highlights Read more
The American Stork: empowering LGBTQ parenthood, bridging gaps and fostering love BY VICTOR MELAMED In the summer of 2020, amidst the global challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Marlon Morales encountered a pivotal moment. Following five years of dedicated service Read more
“We aspire to redefine fitness standards, inspiring a transformative journey towards optimal health, strength, and vitality” BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY ZIV SADE Amidst the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, Rocco Distefano’s perseverance and passion led him to create Read more
Coping with prejudice, discrimination and end-of-year stressors BY JAMES GUAY, LMFT Holiday experiences are so wide and varied that they can conjure up a diverse array of thoughts, feelings and memories. For some, they’re the best time of the year Read more
The Songs Lighting Up Gay Dancefloors This Autumn BY SHANE GALLAGHER As the leaves change color, so does the musical landscape, with artists from various genres delivering an electrifying array of infectious beats that promise to keep the party going Read more
No Matter What Recovery’s Anthony Arranaga-Grayson and Paulo Arranaga-Grayson on love, sobriety and family BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY ZIV SADE Paulo Arranaga-Grayson and Anthony Arranaga-Grayson, the founders of No Matter What Recovery, met in Los Angeles, while in Read more
An interview with NBC’s “LA Fire & Rescue” firefighter Anthony Alvarez BY SEAN GALUSZKA | PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM NBC’s ‘LA Fire & Rescue’ firefighter Anthony Alvarez (featured here with his husband, CHP officer Martin Lopez) takes a moment from Read more
