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​Rev up your engines for WhistlePig PiggyBack Legends Series Get ready for WhistlePig Whiskey and Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake's legendary series where they reach G-Force levels! Experience a unique blend with lychee and oolong tea finish. Race to savor this limited edition!

Descanso Resort Receives Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Descanso Resort, Palm Springs' premier destination for gay men, just received Tripadvisor's highest honor, a Travelers' Choice "Best of the Best" award for 2023.

While the LGBTQ+ community may not always be the first group to come to mind in discussions on reproductive rights, their involvement in the fight for abortion rights is both crucial and interconnected. Read more here. Planned Parenthood

Visit these 9 destinations to experience their Pride festivals!

Pride Travel Guide: The 9 Best Places to Visit for Pride Month Celebrate Pride Month in Style: Explore These 9 Vibrant Destinations Around the World

HIV Progress in Treatment, but Stigma Remains a Barrier Discover the journey of HIV from a devastating epidemic to a manageable condition. Dr. Thanes Vanig, Founder of Spectrum Medical Care Center, shares insights on the progress made in HIV treatment and testing. Learn how testing, reducing stigma, and taking action can help end the HIV epidemic.

The National Pride Grant Offers Grants for LGBTQ+ Businesses The LGBTQIA+ National Grant allows eligible small businesses to receive one of 25 grants totaling $25,000. Founders First is committed to increasing the number of diverse founder-led companies generating over $1 million in revenue and creating premium-wage jobs.

I Tested The Perfect Jeans and Here's What I Thought There is something to be said for stretch pants, but these aren't your typical pants. These are stretch denim that can hold up to just about any movement. I took these perfect jeans for a test drive and my life may be changed forever. See why.

NEW Out & About Today 🏳️‍🌈 :: Brent welcomes actor Mack Bayda, who starred in the Tom Hanks' film 'A Man Called Otto' as Malcolm, Otto’s trans paperboy. Entrepreneur and Entertainer Clyde C Harris discusses his ever-evolving career and some exciting new projects right here in Tennessee. :: O&AT is sponsored by the Tennessee Performing Arts Center & airs Fridays at 10pm, Saturdays at 2am & 9:30pm, Sundays at 2am & 7:30pm and Mondays at 11:30am on NewsChannel 5+ and online at www.outandabouttoday.com.

THIS WEEKEND 🏳️‍🌈 :: Brent & Chuck welcome new Out & About Today co-host Raquel Barlow to the family as they unpack the fallout from this year’s 'Slate of Hate' in a very special BUZZ ABOUT episode. :: O&AT is sponsored by the Tennessee Performing Arts Center and airs Fridays at 10pm, Saturdays at 2am & 9:30pm, Sundays at 2am & 7:30pm & Mondays at 11:30am on NewsChannel 5+ and online at www.outandabouttoday.com.

The Best Cannabis Edibles with THC and CBD of 2023 Cannabis edibles can be a great alternative to traditional w**d products that help you relax and get a great night's sleep.

3 Tips for Protecting Your Information as an LGBTQ+ Patient Medical information is a private matter especially if you're a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Follow these steps to begin safeguarding your information now.

Sometimes you think "why does a corporation like Cintas Corporation become recognized for " and then you learn more about their role in ensuring that LGBTQ+ sports teams and leagues like Official N.A.G.A.A.A. Softball are well equipped with amazing uniforms and gear. means contributing the best of who you are to help empower your community to thrive, and this is a great example of that. Congratulations Cintas on receiving the Compete Sports Diversity "Corporate Change Champion" at this years' Sin City Classic!

Cintas Recognized as an LGBTQ+ Corporate Change Champion by Compete Sports Diversity — Compete Magazine Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq:CTAS) was awarded Compete Sports Diversity’s Corporate Change Champion Award at the organization’s 2023 Petey Awards, which were held in conjunction with its annual Sin City Classic Diversity Conference in Las Vegas in January. Cintas was recognized by Compete Sports D...

If you're an Arizona, come join us at hosted by Compete Sports Diversity, CAN Community Health and the Arizona Coyotes!

Join the Phoenix Coyotes for PRIDE ON THE PATIO! — Compete Magazine Connie Wardman, M.A., SDLT (she|her) When the Coyotes Say Hockey is For Everyone, They Mean EVEYONE – And So Do WE! Join the Arizona Coyotes, Compete Sports Diversity and CAN Community Health for PRIDE ON THE PATIO, a three hour festival of fun on Sunday, March 5 from 2-5 p.m. at the Gila River Re...

Happy Sydney WorldPride 2023 to everybody down under! We are loving all the different LGBTQ+ sports events happening as part of the event and it's great to see our community come out!

World Pride 2023 in Sydney Kicks Off and Includes an Amazing LGBTQ+ Sports Program — Compete Magazine By Dirk Smith, M.Sc, SDL (He/Him) The Biennial event, celebrating LGBTQ+ pride all over the world and is held in different cities comes to Sydney in 2023 in time for Sydney Gay Mardi Gras. The last event took place in 2021 in Copenhagen of which our managing editor of sports, Dirk Smith (that’s me...

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It is frustrating to see international sports organizations and national governing bodies give into false claims and misinformation with no real scientific basis just to prohibit trans athletes from participating in sport.

Following World Rugby’s Ban on Trans Athletes, National Governing Bodies Fall in Line while LGBTQ+ Organizations Challenge Through Participation — Compete Magazine By Dirk Smith, M.Sc, SDL (He/Him) Back in 2020, World Rugby, the governing body of international competitive rugby, announced an updated to their guidelines regarding athletes who identify as transgender women. Their “Transgender Guidelines” simply state that trans women “may not currently pla...

Gender-Inclusive Universities and Student Privacy Just because a student wants inclusive housing and schools, doesn't mean they have come out to their friends, families, or peers. Who is responsible for privacy and communication at a gender-inclusive college?

Visiting Mexico with José Cuervo Reserva de la Familia Jose Cuervo put on an event to reveal their Reserva de la Familia brand and I was invited along. See everywhere I ate and learn about some of the beautiful spots I visited.

Coming Out for Love Launches with Live Valentine's Event Coming Out for Love is the new LGBTQ+ dating series from q***r filmmaker Nicole Conn. Watch as 16 women compete for the heart of the key master. Stream all episodes to find out who makes the cut and who doesn't.

Get Ready for the National LGBTQ Task Force Winter Party The Winter Party Festival returns to Miami Beach. Join thousands of attendees for the National LGBTQ Task Force festival this March. See where all the parties are going to be.

Jose Cuervo Releases its 2023 Reserva de la Familia Jose Cuervo reveals their 2023 Reserva de la Familia Tercerunquinto Extra Añejo limited edition collector's box. Each year since 1995, Jose Cuervo has partnered with artists to create the collector's box for a limited release. This year's small batch edition was designed by artists Rolando Flores a...

Velvet Ibiza Brings Q***r Women Together for 5 Days Velvet Ibiza is celebrating its 7th anniversary in style. This 5 day event is packed full of music, food, drinks, and activities. It kicks off with DJ after DJ and is bringing an international crowd to the small island.

Financial Planning When You’re LGBTQ+ and Childfree Learn some of the challenges you may face when you're planning for your future with no kids. Start the new year with fresh financial habits that will help you in the long run.

Congratulations to all the winners at the Compete Sports Diversity Awards banquet during the Sin City Classic. There are so many amazing people doing such wonderful work to help build awareness, diversity and inclusion for LGBTQ+ in sports.

Compete Sports Diversity Summit and Diversity Awards Recap at the Sin City Classic — Compete Magazine In case you missed it, Compete Sports Diversity joined its members in Vegas for its annual Sin City Classic Diversity Conference and Petey Awards over MLK Weekend. In doing so, Compete brought forth change-makers within the sports community to share their testimony on the importance of diversity, eq...

Last year OUTvoices contributor and Compete Sports Diversity managing editor of sports, Dirk Smith, spent a memorable weekend at the Sin City Classic with the Pride Cheerleading Association - PCA. This year he was invited to return for three busses more of fun!

Las Vegas and Three Busses Full of Cheerleaders, Another Adventure with the Pride Cheerleading Association at the Sin City Classic — Compete Magazine By David “Dirk” Smith, M.Sc., SDL (He/Him) Last year I shared about my experiences accompanying members of the Pride Cheerleading Association on the almighty as they traveled to different sports taking place during the Sin City Classic to raise money for the Golden Rainbow. Golden Rain...

NBDC is a fantastic example of a local LGBTQ+ owned business who uses their business as a platform to help support and give back to their local community. Offering business mentiorships and beds for foster children via SAFY of Nevada as well as supporting local LGBTQ+ artists by displaying their work, offering mentorship and connecting them with other business to help put their art out for all to see.

Nevada Bedding & Design Center Expands Community Outreach — Compete Magazine By Dirk Smith, M.Sc, SDL (He/Him) Last year, our managing editor of sports, Dirk Smith, met and interviewed Bruce and Victor from the Nevada Bedding and Design Center who recently partnered with Compete Sports Diversity. It has since been a year since our initial interview and I, Dirk, wanted to cat...

ICYMI :: Encore airing of this special episode of Out & About Today all weekend :: Tonight at 10pm, Saturday at 2am & 9:30pm, Sunday at 2am & 7:30pm and Monday at 11:30am on NewsChannel 5+ 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈