Hi all. It is interesting to be passing through the one year anniversary of so many events related to COVID-19: The first cases in the United States The devastation that impacted Italy The lack of PPE The limitations and then shut down of so many things of our daily life Facemasks It is amazing to […]
CONTINUE READINGThe Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective will offer two $500 scholarships: One $500 non-renewable scholarship for the 2021/2022 academic year to a student enrolled in an accredited two or four year college or university and one $500 non-renewable scholarship for the 2021/2022 academic year to a High School Student.The requirements include: Be a resident of […]
CONTINUE READINGDear Kim, I get an STD test regularly to keep myself and my partners safe, but I have a question about part of the testing process. Before the test, my provider always asks a ton of questions about my sex life, drug use, and relationships. To me, it seems kind of irrelevant. Why do providers […]
CONTINUE READINGAre you a member of Connecticut’s LGBTQ+ community? Join the Proud to Count movement by filling out Connecticut’s LGBTQ+ Community Survey! Click here: https://bit.ly/3siusqC What’s a small way that you can make a big difference? Forward this invite to LGBTQ+ folks in your network, as well as organizations and businesses that proudly serve the LGBTQ+ community. […]
CONTINUE READINGThe Connecticut LGBTQ+ Survey begins this Thursday, 2/25. Join the Zoom launch party on February 25 at 1pm! Click here at 1pm on 2/25 to join the fun.
CONTINUE READINGEnjoy the New Streaming Show Dixie’s Happy Hour A Benefit for the Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective February 28th at 6pm The Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective wants to make winter a little bit more bearable with the announcement of their presentation of a new virtual streaming show, Dixie’s Happy Hour, on Sunday, […]
CONTINUE READINGIf you’re a resident of Hartford age 65 or older, and haven’t yet gotten a COVID-19 vaccine, sign up for this Saturday’s free vaccine clinic at Dunkin Donuts Park! Call 860-757-4830 to make your appointment.
CONTINUE READINGThis February, in honor of Black History Month, use it as an opportunity to seek out Black-created media. Black folks are underrepresented in movies, books, and other media – Black LGBTQ+ folks even more so. Here are some Black LGBTQ+ literary and film suggestions to get you started: Black. Queer. Southern. Woman. By E. Patrick […]
CONTINUE READINGDear Kim, I’ve recently become sexually active, and I’ve heard it’s important to get an STD test. I’m not sure which STD tests I should be getting. It seems like there’s a lot of different tests available. Help! Thanks, Overwhelmed by the Options Dear Overwhelmed, First off – congrats on taking charge of your sexual […]
CONTINUE READINGThese dark winter months can bring anyone down. We have the perfect remedy to cheer you up: Cocktails & Conversation with Varla Jean Merman! Everyone’s favorite drag diva is having a few friends join her for drinks and dish on Sunday, February 7 from 5-6pm. It’s like being in Provincetown on a warm summer night […]
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