November 5, 2021
Talk of Alaska: Resources for LGBTQ+ youth experiencing housing insecurity

Queer and trans youth are at increased risk of homelessness across the nation. In Alaska, limited resources compound the problem, and that makes it more likely young people will become chronically homeless. How are advocates working to address the shortfalls?

October 28, 2021
Kenai Peninsula teachers allege censorship of books with LGBTQ themes

Teachers at Kalifornsky Beach Elementary School in Soldotna were told to temporarily stop teaching a book after a school administrator found it age inappropriate. Separately, the district withheld books about sexuality from the Seward High School library that it deemed controversial.

October 11, 2021
New ‘Dear Kin’ exhibit celebrates Indigenous members of the LGBTQ+ community in Alaska

A new exhibit “Dear Kin,” celebrating Indigenous members of the LGBTQ+ community in Alaska, opened this month at the Anchorage Museum. 

Filmmaker Alexis Sallee said she hopes viewers can learn and find comfort in the exhibit, knowing that there is a place for LGBTQ+ people in Alaska Native culture. The videos feature Native individuals who identify as trans, two-spirit, non-binary or gay, talking about their experiences. 

August 19, 2021
Here and Queer: Zine highlights Southeast Alaska LGBTQ community

Read (and listen!) A zine centered on the LGBTQ community in Southeast Alaska started up this year, releasing its second issue this month. It’s essentially a small-scale version of a magazine, filled with queer artwork, writing and resources. As the pages of the project begin to unfold, the group behind the zine say they hope to show LGBTQ people in the area that they’re not alone.

July 9, 2021
Juneau drag family gives stunning evening performance in Skagway

The weekend of June 25 was packed with outrageous fun, culminating in a drag show headlined by Gigi Monroe, with local guest performer “Mowena Hurtz,” otherwise known as Red Onion employee Don Nelson.

June 30, 2021
Ketchikan LGBTQ people build community, celebrate visibility at annual pride picnic

The Ketchikan Pride Alliance held its annual Pride Picnic. It was a space for LGBTQ people to build community, celebrate and be visible during Pride Month. 

June 25, 2021
Skagway hosts a drag show at Dedman Stage to celebrate Pride month

Read (and listen!) Skagway is breaking out the drag costumes and rolling out the red carpet this weekend for its first major Pride event of the month. Gigi Monroe and her Juneau-based drag troop The Kings and Queens of Juneau Drag will host the proceedings at the Dedman Stage at Seven Pastures on Saturday night. It’s all part of Skagway’s celebration of Pride month.

June 25, 2021
Sitka Pride Month culminates with trail walk, block party on Saturday

On Saturday (6-25-21), Sitkans will gather for a trail walk and a block party in celebration of Pride. Organizers Michael Mausbach and Nellie Lipscomb joined KCAW’s Katherine Rose for the Morning Interview to discuss the weekend’s events. Listen here:

June 9, 2021
Artists celebrate LGBT identity, history in Pride exhibit

Read (and listen!) about Petersburg’s celebration of Pride with an art exhibit week at the Clausen Museum. The exhibit, titled “You Are Beautiful Like A Rainbow,” includes paintings, sculptures and digital art.

June 7, 2021
Sitka ushers in pride month festivities with LGBTQ2+ art show

With Pride month in full swing, Sitka’s own LGBTQ2+ community is set to celebrate with a slew of events under the theme “Building Belonging”. On June 20th Harrigan Centennial Hall will be hosting an art show for local artists focusing on the past and present of queer history. KCAW’s Brooke Schafer spoke with local organizer Claire Sanchez about the show.

April 12, 2021
Loud and Queer on First City Forum

Listen to Queer Collective members Joe Williams IV, JD Martin and Ryan McHale discuss the launching of Loud and Queer.