Tammi Wallace Marks a Decade of Impact for LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce co-founder Tammi Wallace reflects on the organization’s first decade and its growing role in advancing LGBTQ economic power.

I'm honored that my @outsmartmagazine.bsky.social Q&A w/ @tammiwallace.bsky.social of #HoustonLGBTQChamber is the March 2026 cover story.
It's a conversation about resilience, economic inclusion & a decade of impact, published during #WomensHistoryMonth.
#LGBTQLeadership #HoustonLGBTQ #LGBTQBusiness

Lead with Pride! 🏳️‍🌈 Free half-day training by the LGBTQ+ Victory Institute for those interested in running for office or public service. Register at victoryinstitute.org/events/

#LGBTQLeadership #VictoryInstitute #RunForOffice #PublicService #OutAndProud #SeattlePride

Erik Bottcher has won a special election to New York’s State Senate seat, keeping a proud LGBTQ voice in Albany and continuing Manhattan’s legacy of queer leadership. 🇺🇸🏳️‍🌈✨
#ErikBottcher #StateSenate #LGBTQLeadership #QueerPolitics
#gay
📷 IG: @ ebottcher

Remembering Robert Sheets - QnotesCarolinas.com Robert Sheets founded QCQ, ran for Charlotte council twice, and championed Pride—an unsung LGBTQ+ pioneer.

OUR PEOPLE - Robert Sheets: Once a significant contributor to Charlotte LGBTQ culture, Sheets was a founder of QCQ and conceptualized Qnotes.

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#RobertSheets #LGBTQHistory #CharlottePride #QCQ #CommunityActivism #PrideLegacy #UnsungHeroes #LGBTQLeadership #CharlotteHistory

Congratulations! Emerald Coast Equality VP and #publicschoolteacher Carol Cleaver has been selected to serve on the Equality Florida Educators Advisory Committee.

#PublicSchoolProud #LGBTQLeadership #representationmatters #lgbtqcommunity #lgbtqpride

Biden Honored with LGBTQ+ Leadership Award - QnotesCarolinas.com Joe Biden receives the Chris Abele Impact Award and urges LGBTQ+ leaders to fight back against rising political attacks.

NEWS - Biden receives Victory Institute’s Chris Abele Impact Award, tells LGBTQ+ leaders to 'get up and fight back' against Trump. Read more at link👇

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#LGBTQNews #JoeBiden #LGBTQLeadership #VictoryInstitute #EqualityNow #ProtectTransLives #LGBTQRights #PoliticalNews

Rob Jetten Poised to Become Netherlands’ Youngest and First Openly Gay Prime Minister Dutch politician Rob Jetten is on the verge of making history as both the Netherlands’ youngest and first openly gay prime minister.

Meet Rob Jetten – poised to become the Netherlands’ youngest & first openly gay PM. Big step for inclusion in global politics. buff.ly/1QGhGfy #RobJetten #Netherlands #LGBTQLeadership #Politics #FirstOutPM #InclusivePolitics #EuropeanPolitics #ProgressiveLeaders #YoungLeader

Breathing with the Rhythm of Change In “The Beauty of the Head,” author May Swenson notices how she breathes to the shift of the lake. Her group will sleep on deck. Little does she know that a gale would be washing and wind-wiping her r...

Every trail, like every movement, has its turns—and each one teaches us to keep breathing and moving forward. 🌄

Read Breathing with the Rhythm of Change and reflect on the power of persistence and connection:
👉 bit.ly/4mZBPiA

#Community #Progress #LGBTQLeadership #UtahStonewallDems

Pete Buttigieg envisions a way forward at Duke University - QnotesCarolinas.com Pete Buttigieg tells Duke University audience he’s undecided on another White House run, but outlines principles for U.S. reform.

NEWS - Former presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg spoke to students and other invited guests at Duke University September 25. Read more at link👇

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#PeteButtigieg #Election2028 #LGBTQLeadership #PoliticalFuture #Democrats #NCNewsline #EqualityInPolitics #ProgressiveVoices

Donate to Brianna Titone Show your support with a contribution.

Can you chip in before 11:59PM tonight to help us build a Colorado where working families always come first? Every dollar makes a difference.

Donate here:
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#BriannaForColorado #COPolitics #LGBTQLeadership #MakeHistory

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Charlotte leaders recognized at 2025 Gold Tie Gayla - QnotesCarolinas.com Delta Phi Upsilon hosts its 2025 Gold Tie Gayla in Charlotte, honoring LGBTQ+ and community leaders for service and advocacy.

CHARLOTTE - Delta Phi Upsilon will honor community champions advancing global health, Black heritage, LGBTQ+ allyship and education. Read more at link👇

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#GoldTieGayla #DeltaPhiUpsilon #CharlotteNC #BlackExcellence #LGBTQLeadership #CommunityChampions #BlackPride #QueenCity

When we amplify each other’s messages, we amplify the power of our entire #LGBTQ+ community. Let’s stay connected, supportive, and motivated to create a brighter, more vibrant future together. 🌈

💖#AmplifyVoices #LGBTQLeadership #PrideProgress

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🌟Proud partner of Reaching Out MBA (ROMBA)🌟

#ROMBA empowers the LGBTQ+ community in business—building leadership, connection & impact.

See it in action at today’s Prospective MBA Admissions Summit:
📅 11:30am ET kickoff
🤝 School Expo 2–4pm ET
🔗 reachingoutmba.org/premba/

#BardMBA #LGBTQLeadership

Investing in Ourselves: Why LGBTQ+ Dollars Should Stay in the Community The LGBTQ+ community wields an estimated $1.7 trillion in economic power in the United States alone.

We have $1.7 TRILLION in economic power—but too often our dollars fund those working against us. Let’s invest in ourselves & keep more $$ in LGBTQ+ hands.
Read more: www.linkedin.com/pulse/invest...
#LGBTQ #EconomicPower #SpendWithPride #LGBTQLeadership #LGBTQBusiness

Lindsey White Leads with Love at United Way of Galveston From disaster recovery to Born Learning Trails, Lindsey White’s work with United Way of Galveston is rooted in love—for her wife, her island, and the community she proudly serves.

I interviewed Galveston changemaker Lindsey White of @uwgalv.bsky.social for @outsmartmagazine.bsky.social about visibility, advocacy, and inclusive leadership.
Read: www.outsmartmagazine.com/2025/07/lind...
#LGBTQLeadership #Galveston #OutSmartMagazine #RepresentationMatters #Leadership

In honor of Pride Month, we spotlight Enrique Davis Mazlum, Arizona State Director for UnidosUS and UnidosUS Action Fund. As an LGBTQ+ leader and grassroots powerhouse, Enrique has shaped policy, flipped elections, and fought for human rights and education access.

#PrideMonth #LGBTQLeadership

Mark Leno, the first openly gay man elected to the California State Senate, championed workers’ rights, housing, and LGBTQ+ protections. 🌈🏛️

❤️💬 Honor inclusive policymakers—like, comment & follow for more.

#AFGE #AFGEPRIDE #LGBTQLeadership #MarkLeno #QueerRepresentation #LaborJustice

Young, accomplished and making an impact - QnotesCarolinas.com Meet LGBTQ+ young adults in Charlotte making a major impact with fresh perspectives and bold community leadership.

CHARLOTTE - Qnotes looks at some of the Queen City's youthful LGBTQ+ champions committed to our community. Read story at link👇

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#LGBTQLeadership #QueerVoices #CharlotteNC #YoungChangemakers #LGBTQYouth #NextGenLeaders #PrideInAction #LGBTQCommunity #CharlotteSpotlight

Meet Pastor Darrell Goodwin - Black, Queer, and Leading with Love featuring Darrell Goodwin Stream Black, Queer, and Leading with Love podcast from Meet Pastor Darrell Goodwin. Featuring: Darrell Goodwin Producer: Paul Boakye. Album: Amplify Black Gay Voices. Release Date: January 15, 2025.

🎧 I sat down with Black queer activist + faith leader Pastor Darrell Goodwin for a wide-ranging conversation on identity, justice, and spiritual truth-telling.

Listen to our exchange → audiomack.com/writeonline/...

#FaithAndJustice #LGBTQLeadership #BlackGaySky #BlackSky #DarrellGoodwin #GaySky

LGBTQ Center of Durham’s Executive Director Natalie Watson resigns - QnotesCarolinas.com Natalie Watson resigns as Durham LGBTQ Center director; two program leads named interim co-directors to guide the next chapter.

NORTH CAROLINA - Vanity Deterville and Raye Dooley will step in as interim directors. Read story at link👇

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#DurhamNC #LGBTQLeadership #QueerCommunity #LGBTQCenter #LGBTQNews #LeadershipTransition #CommunitySupport #QueerVoices #NorthCarolinaNews #NatalieWatson

Graphic promoting a virtual panel hosted by the National Transgender Leadership Council titled 'Launching Leadership in Community Organizing' on June 18, 2025, at 7:00 PM EDT. The top section features a pink background with event details and the NTLC logo. Below, four panelists are pictured with their names, pronouns, and titles: Cecelia Rose LaPointe (wiin/they), Adrien Lawyer (he/him), Adaku Utah (all pronouns), and Tre’Andre Carmel Valentine (he/they). The bottom text invites viewers to join a conversation on leadership for trans and non-binary community organizers. Includes a registration link and 'Launch to Lead' and NTLC logos.

Join us next week at our Community Organizing Panel!

Hear from:
✨ Cecelia Rose LaPointe (wiin/they)
✨ Adrien Lawyer (he/him)
✨ Adaku Utah (all pronouns)
✨ Tre’Andre Carmel Valentine (he/they)

#TransLeadership #CommunityOrganizing #LGBTQLeadership #NTLC #LaunchToLead

We are proud of Angela Wheeler, who has been named in #Endpoints News’ 4th annual feature on #LGBTQ leaders in biopharma. She highlights the importance of amplifying #LGBTQvoices in #drugdevelopment. Read her story at buff.ly/FIz4SPu
#LGBTQLeadership #PrideMonth #Advocacy

Apply! Ready to take your leadership to the next level? Apply to join the NTLC’s team today. The National Transgender Leadership Council (NTLC) is excited to invite our community to apply for severa…

🚨 Volunteer Opportunity! 🚨
We're looking for an Associate VP for Fundraising (Remote, ~3 hrs/week) to lead donor engagement, grant writing, and fundraising efforts.

Details & application: transleadership.org/apply/
#Fundraising #VolunteerOpportunity #LGBTQLeadership

This Pride Month, we’re celebrating Nate Rhoton (he/him), CEO of one-n-ten, for his leadership and impact in creating safe, empowering spaces for LGBTQ+ youth in Arizona. #PrideMonth #CommunitySpotlight #onenten #LGBTQLeadership

In my piece for @outsmartmagazine.bsky.social, we talk about identity, resilience, and building power for our communities.
Words and social media graphics by me.
Magazine design and layout by @thealexrosa.bsky.social.
#AAPIHeritageMonth #LGBTQLeadership #AANHPI #RepresentationMatters

Evan Low Makes History as First Asian American to Lead LGBTQ+ Victory Fund Evan Low, a longtime queer advocate and trailblazing politician, becomes the first Asian American president and CEO of the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund and Victory Institute.

Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month with a spotlight on Evan Low, the 1st Asian American President & CEO of @lgbtqvictoryfund.bsky.social / @victoryinstitute.bsky.social.
Read it: www.outsmartmagazine.com/2025/05/evan...
#AAPIHeritageMonth #LGBTQLeadership #AANHPI #RepresentationMatters

Last night’s 2025 DBA Impact Awards hit us right in the feels 🏳️‍🌈💖 So proud to witness the impact of local LGBTQ+ leaders & changemakers. Huge thanks to @desertbusinessassociation for the inspiration! #DBAImpact #GayPalmSprings #LGBTQLeadership

The Women's March Rebranded and Reorganized. Now They're Ready for 2025 Women’s March organizers say the group has evolved, absorbed criticism, and become more inclusive as it prepares for Trump’s second term.

LGBTQ+ activists led the 2025 People’s March, uniting diverse coalitions to defend civil liberties and cementing their role at the forefront of U.S. protest movements.

#LGBTQLeadership #TransRights #PeoplesMarch #CivilProtest #IntersectionalJustice #Democracy

Proud to support my friend Nick for IL State Senate in the 6th. He’s bold, progressive, & would be just the 2nd openly gay Senator in IL history. Northalsted deserves real representation. Let’s back new leaders who fight for us.
Learn more:
nickforillinois.com
#NickForIllinois #IL6 #LGBTQLeadership

The Kennedy Brings East Coast Elegance to Houston Nightlife Scene The Kennedy, Houston's newest supper club and piano bar, offers a luxurious dining and entertainment experience.

Explore #TheKennedy in my @outsmartmagazine.bsky.social article. Gay proprietor Andres Q. Castro & lesbian head chef Adriana Maldonado, both of #Latine descent, lead & are an example of intersectional representation in #Houston.
#TheKennedyHouston #LGBTQLeadership #LatinePride #OutSmartMagazine