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Make Your Voice Heard This Giving Tuesday: Support LGBTQIA+ Communities with a .gay Domain

As we approach the holiday season, a day stands out that encourages us to pause, reflect, and give back to the causes we care about—Giving Tuesday. Since its inception in 2012, Giving Tuesday has become a global movement, inspiring millions to support charitable causes. This year, the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies have an incredible opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting organizations that champion equality and inclusivity.

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Live Your Truth: A Coming Out Guide

Coming out is a deeply personal journey that many individuals embark on at various points in their lives. Whether you're an LGBTQIA+ youth discovering your identity or an older individual finally ready to embrace your truth, the process of coming out can be both liberating and challenging.

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Unveiling the Harmony: The Story Behind MUSIC.gay

MUSIC.GAY is a LGBTQIA+ -friendly podcast hosted by Franki Jupiter, a queer musician in the East Bay/San Francisco Bay Area. We chatted with Franki about how this project came to be, why he chose the .gay domain name and much more!

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The Art of Being an Ally for Equality and Social Change

As the creative director of .gay, Lynn is a visionary when it comes to creating safe and empowering online spaces for the LGBTQIA+ community. Here he shares words of wisdom to brands and individuals alike who want to be a meaningful part of change, rather than rainbow-washing their brand just to appeal to certain groups or gain positive press. Lynn says when it comes to advocacy and activism, it is authenticity that ultimately leads to true effectiveness.

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BurstingThrough.gay: elevating LGBTQ+ stories and allyship

In the heart of Las Vegas, a social justice storytelling movement is taking shape—one that amplifies the voices of the LGBTQIA+ community and encourages allies champion equality and inclusion. Welcome to Bursting Through, a ground-breaking platform founded by Steve Petersen, and living on a .gay domain.

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Embracing diversity: hosting a meaningful Pride event

While big marches and events often take center stage, hosting your own Pride event is a powerful way to honor the struggles and triumphs of the LGBTQIA+ equality movement while fostering inclusion and diversity. Whether among friends and allies, in the workplace, or in your wider community, Pride events remain crucial. Here’s why, along with our must-have considerations for planning and hosting.

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How a Former Engineer Learned How to Reach LGBTQIA+ Communities Online Like Never Before 

So many advertising agencies and marketing experts focus on reaching specific demographics, be it women, certain cultures or ethnicities. Others specialize in winning over high-net-worth individuals, while others zero in on Gen Zers. But not too many companies have mastered the art of catering to the LGBTQIA+ audience. Matt Skallerud has been on the forefront of this long-overlooked opportunity, having innovated in the LGBTQIA+ digital landscape for more than 25 years.

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