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Queer Kentucky Queer Kentucky is Kentucky's only LGBTQ+ newsroom- telling the stories that keep queer Kentuckians informed, connected, and seen across the state.

Louisville civic leader and LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce co-founder J.P. Davis is calling out the One Louisville board — n...
06/08/2026

Louisville civic leader and LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce co-founder J.P. Davis is calling out the One Louisville board — not for who is on it, but for who isn't. On a board of 65 people shaping the future of this city, Davis couldn't find a single openly LGBTQ+ leader. In a new op-ed for Q***r Kentucky, he writes about what real inclusion looks like, who keeps getting left out, and why being welcomed has never been the same as being chosen. Read the full op-ed at Q***r Kentucky. https://q***rkentucky.com/op-ed-welcomed-not-chosen-louisville-lgbtq/

In a political climate that's actively trying to erase LGBTQ+ Kentuckians, data about our existence is one of the most p...
06/07/2026

In a political climate that's actively trying to erase LGBTQ+ Kentuckians, data about our existence is one of the most powerful tools we have.

For the first time in Kentucky history, LGBTQ+ people have a health dataset built specifically for us. This is not a national survey with a Kentucky filter, not a footnote, it's ours.

The 2026 Q***r Kentucky Health Survey is live now. More than 4,000 Kentuckians have already participated since 2024, and unlike a lot of research, this data comes back to our community. It is used by journalists, researchers, and advocates telling our stories.

This survey tracks belonging, discrimination, health access, harm reduction, and the real impacts of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation on our lives. It takes about 25 minutes and is completely anonymous. The more of us who show up in the data, the harder we are to ignore.

Be counted. Survey closes June 30: https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bD9u4dhsdhm9eSi?Q_CHL=qr

REMINDER: The 6th Annual Pride Party with is TOMORROW, and we still can't believe it's happening.In 2025, our funding w...
06/05/2026

REMINDER: The 6th Annual Pride Party with is TOMORROW, and we still can't believe it's happening.

In 2025, our funding was cut 42%. We made hard decisions just to keep the newsroom running. But our Bedfellows (our monthly donors) gave us the cushion to say yes to joy anyway.

This party is theirs. And yours. Don't miss it.

Become a bedfellow: https://q***rkentucky.com/donate/

This month, we're highlighting Pride festivals happening all across Kentucky because LGBTQ+ community and celebration is...
06/04/2026

This month, we're highlighting Pride festivals happening all across Kentucky because LGBTQ+ community and celebration isn't limited to one place.

From small towns to big cities, Kentuckians are showing up for each other in a big way, and we're proud to help spread the word.

Coming up:

Latinx Pride: June 6, 4pm-7pm

Mt. Sterling Pride: June 6, 10am-4pm

Paducah Pride: June 6, 11am-7pm

NKY Pride: June 7, 12pm-5pm

"25 Faces of Fairness" opens in Louisville TOMORROW! Join us June 4 from 6–8pm at Revelry Gallery to experience the orig...
06/03/2026

"25 Faces of Fairness" opens in Louisville TOMORROW!

Join us June 4 from 6–8pm at Revelry Gallery to experience the original paintings by Jacob Grant. If you've seen his work in our 2024 print publication, you already know how special this is going to be.

We'll see you there.

A Louisville draft ordinance promising to protect transgender residents from state and federal crackdowns is heading to ...
06/02/2026

A Louisville draft ordinance promising to protect transgender residents from state and federal crackdowns is heading to a committee hearing this week. But the debate over whether it will actually help — or hurt — the community it aims to protect is far from settled. Trans community members and longtime LGBTQ+ advocates say the draft is too vague, too risky, and wasn't built with enough community voices. Story by Divya Karthikeyan.

https://q***rkentucky.com/louisville-trans-safe-haven-ordinance-committee-hearing-2026/

Last year, we published 262 stories with 42% less revenue. We’re still here because of our Bedfellows.Kentucky's only d...
06/02/2026

Last year, we published 262 stories with 42% less revenue. We’re still here because of our Bedfellows.

Kentucky's only dedicated LGBTQ+ newsroom runs on monthly members who believe this journalism matters year-round.

When you become a Bedfellow, you're not just funding reporting, editing, FOIA requests, and fact-checking, you're part of the community that makes it happen. Members get a welcome card, our monthly newsletter, and invites to Pillow Talk, our exclusive member gatherings.

Support us this Pride month by becoming a Bedfellow for as little as $5/month. https://q***rkentucky.com/donate/

Happy Pride Month from Q***r Kentucky!To kick things off, we're revisiting this beautiful piece by Jules Crawley on what...
06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month from Q***r Kentucky!

To kick things off, we're revisiting this beautiful piece by Jules Crawley on what Pride really means for trans and nonbinary people in rural Kentucky. This story explores the joy, community, and life-changing moments that happen when you finally find your people.

Whether it's your first Pride or your fifteenth, we hope you feel seen, celebrated, and reminded that you are not alone.

Read it now: https://q***rkentucky.com/joy-and-connection-celebrating-pride-as-a-trans-person-in-rural-kentucky/

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