Nathan Streifel
"I am very excited to share this unique and amazing gift, and hopefully spread a ton of positive energy around the world!"

Isaiah Grass
"Many things that we took for granted before this pandemic, seem so much more special now."

Elaine Dame
"Making music has meditative and restorative qualities for me, hopefully for the audience as well."

Sam Cushing
"I hope by sharing my story and bringing mental health to the forefront of the conversation, I can be a source of comfort for someone."

Sam Cushing
"I can use this ‘influence’ to be a positive light and to leave an impact in society."

Jordan Liberty
"I realized you can be anyone you want to be on the Internet."

Simon Marcel
"For me there is zero difference between LGBT or straight"

Joe Fiore
"It’s gonna be a one of a kind, memorable night for Chicago. Fun, furry and festive for all!"

Lisa Martinez
"The goal of the website is to create a space where stories from a variety of underrepresented perspectives can be shared with a national audience."

Kinley Preston
"I want to continue to pave the way and knock down doors to make things easier for people after me and of course changing people’s perspective."

Miguel Torres
"We’re comfortable with our sexuality and can express it."

Gary Gangi
"The beard does one thing now that has not been done in the past in terms of determining sex appeal: it makes attractiveness focus on a person's face."

Noam Ash
"We definitely played with these elements and sprinkle in a little homo-eroticism here and there..."

Jason Knade
"It’s a powerful moment for me, one that transcends gender and sexuality and really speaks to the universal human emotions of desire, connection, rejection, and the emotional bravery that’s required..."

Michael Rolik
"I couldn't believe the scale of love and acceptance... it was really electric... that kind of security and knowing there was that level of acceptance helped me with my own confidence"

Bryan Herb
"I have been taught what it really means to give when you have nothing from a six year old in Varanasi, India... and how to find the joy of stillness and silence in Bhutan"

Modesto Tico Valle
"We want the Center to be a destination. We want it to respond to the needs of our community."

Locoya Hill
"I've always loved bringing people together to enjoy a good time."

Rick Garcia
"I speak my mind."

Danny Kopelson
"Keith and I started doing this as a labor of love. We have both gotten all that love back and more."

Chris Mosier
"It took me a long time to accept myself, and now it is important to me to be authentic in my identity - even in places where it isn't easy to do, such as sports."

Dan Savage

Brody Runge

Louis Boroff