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n t just about marking time it s a vibrant celebration of a journey that began in the late 80s blossoming from a humble local business directory into a national beacon for the lgbtq community and its allies from its very first issue metrosource understood a fundamental truth the queer experience is multifaceted rich and diverse it wasn t content to simply report on headlines it aimed to live within the community it served celebrating its triumphs exploring its challenges and championing its voices in a media landscape that was often either silent or sensationalist about lgbtq lives metrosource carved out a unique space offering sophisticated engaging and utterly authentic content it became a trusted friend a stylish guide and a powerful advocate all rolled into one glossy package the early days imagine new york city in the late 80s the lgbtq community was navigating a complex era marked by both growing visibility and the devastating impact of the aids epidemic it was against this backdrop that metrosource emerged initially as a local publication focused on the thriving gay scene in manhattan its pages were filled with listings for the hottest clubs reviews of the latest plays and features on local personalities making a difference but even then there was an underlying mission to elevate and empower it quickly became an essential read a directory of queer life and a much needed source of connection as the years turned metrosource began to expand its horizons both geographically and editorially it recognized that the lgbtq narrative wasn t confined to a single city and neither should its reach be slowly but surely it began to grow adding new markets and deepening its exploration of topics ranging from politics and health to travel home design and entertainment this expansion wasn t just about increasing circulation it was about building a broader community connecting queer people across the nation with shared stories and experiences a who s who of iconic covers one of metrosource s most enduring legacies is its ability to attract and feature some of the biggest names in entertainment activism and culture a metrosource cover isn t just a photograph it s a statement it s a declaration of solidarity a moment of connection between a star and a community that often sees itself on the fringes of mainstream media looking back through the archives is like flipping through a yearbook of modern pop culture infused with a distinct queer sensibility think about the sheer star power that has graced its covers the legendary liza minnelli whose connection to the queer community runs deep has appeared multiple times always with her signature blend of glamour and candidness these weren t just promotional appearances they were often heartfelt conversations revealing the artists personal insights and their genuine support for lgbtq rights then there s the indomitable cyndi lauper a long time ally and fierce advocate whose vibrant personality practically leaps off the page her interviews have consistently championed equality and celebrated individuality resonating deeply with metrosource readers the magazine has also been a platform for actors who have played pivotal roles in bringing queer stories to life or who themselves are out and proud neil patrick harris his charm and candor has graced the cover sharing insights into his life and career as an openly gay performer and family man his presence signifies a shift towards greater visibility and acceptance within hollywood a narrative metrosource has always been keen to explore musical icons like adam lambert have also found a welcoming home on metrosource s cover his unapologetic artistry and journey as an openly gay rock star have provided powerful inspiration and metrosource has been there to capture his evolution and impact and how can we forget the unforgettable dolly parton an undisputed legend and beloved ally whose interviews always offer a dose of her signature wisdom and warmth the pages of metrosource have also featured trailblazers like billy porter whose fierce fashion and powerful performances have redefined what it means to be a queer icon his presence on the cover is a testament to the magazine s commitment to showcasing groundbreaking artists who are pushing boundaries and inspiring new generations even pop sensations like troye sivan have been featured representing the younger generation of openly queer artists who are shaping the future of music and media the list goes on to include a pantheon of queer legends the one and only rupaul who has transformed drag into a global cultural phenomenon has been featured in metrosource s pages embodying the magazine s commitment to showcasing the power and glamour of queer artistry his presence underscores the shift of drag from a marginalized art form to a celebrated mainstream cultural force a journey metrosource has always been keen to chart then there s the global superstar ricky martin whose courageous public coming out moment resonated deeply across the world metrosource has featured his compelling story celebrating his journey from a closeted latin pop sensation to an outspoken advocate for lgbtq rights and a proud family man his interviews have consistently highlighted the importance of living authentically a core tenet of the magazine s philosophy and speaking of iconic personalities metrosource has proudly showcased the wit and wisdom of actors like leslie jordan his unique charm and hilarious storytelling made him a beloved figure and his appearances in metrosource captured his infectious spirit and his profound connection to the queer community which he so often celebrated with genuine affection similarly the brilliant jane lynch with her commanding presence and sharp comedic timing has graced the cover offering candid insights into her career and life as an openly lesbian actress her interviews have always been a masterclass in authenticity and humor live out loud from article to activism 23 years ago metrosource published a gun in the closet an article recounting the lives of 3 lgbtq youth and the issues they were facing moved by the piece leo preziosi decided to do something to continue the efforts to protect lgbtq youth in response to the extremely high suicide rates he formed live out loud a nonprofit dedicated to serving lgbtq youth ages 13 to 18 by partnering with families schools and communities to provide resources role models and opportunities for our at risk community youth after two decades of success the organization presented its 23rd annual trailblazers gala last month bringing together donors corporate supporters election officials and youth scholarship winners to celebrate the organization s life affirming educational programming at the event 3 lgbtq seniors were awarded the live out loud young trailblazers scholarship award towards the college of their choice the event also honored lgbtq mentors role models and community builders truly inspiring work from just one article we caught up with live out loud founder and executive director leo preziosi after this monumental event you were inspired by an article in metrosource gun in the closet to create the organization what compelled you so much to get involved and start a whole non profit the title gun in the closet stopped me dead in my tracks i read those four words and knew what the article was going to be about i couldn t face reading it so i placed it under my bed sometime later i opened it and read the article i read about robbie and bill who came from loving and supporting families who were struggling with their individual circumstances and very sadly as we hear too often took their own lives what hit me the hardest was that the article spoke about the dreams and aspirations they had for their lives i felt a sense of dread that their dreams would never be realized dreams that could have impacted the world and changed hundreds maybe millions of lives was robbie on the path to becoming the next neil patrick harris was bill on his way to becoming the next bayard rustin we will never know after reading that part that s when i knew had had to step forward and do something for me it was a simple task let s bring the generations together so queer youth could learn from the elders of the community elders being anyone from college and beyond through the years i saw just how much the elders were learning from the younger generation our entire community was benefiting from the programs and conversations that we were initiating what were some of the biggest challenges in the early years in getting the word out for live out loud i never ran a nonprofit before i studied photography and fashion design and found myself years later working in marketing and special events for a retail store named felissimo which was a tremendous help to me in planning fundraisers for the last 23 years i was learning from the ground up i had no idea how a nonprofit ran or how it was structured it was overwhelming and complicated it was a very scary time i took workshops did research and went around meeting with the executive directors of hmi and glsen i wasn t planning on creating a nonprofit it just evolved organically how did starting this organization change your life in those early years it was a very special time when i shared the idea for the work i was doing with friends and colleagues they were all very eager to step in and help i was overwhelmed with gratitude it also made me much more aware of the challenges that queer youth were facing in the early 2000s when i left high school i never looked back i had no interest in school reunions and had no knowledge of the alarming statistics facing our students through research and conversations with community members serving lgbtq youth it made me much more aware now 23 years later what are the current biggest challenges where do i begin we re a small grassroots operation that operates locally for the time being in all five boroughs of manhattan we re competing with national organizations with a large development operations and communications staff when corporations look to sponsor a nonprofit they get more exposure from a national organization than from a local organization so they prefer to go national and not just local i hear that a lot what was your personal coming out story and personal experience as an lgbtq youth my high school years were a time filled with fear it was a daily feeling that overcame me at the start of each day from getting on the school bus sitting in homeroom walking the hallways and taking gym or shop class i never knew when the verbal assaults would take place it was like dodging bullets i was on guard all the time it was something i lived with every day after much therapy i concluded that i had to start the process of coming out especially to my parents i remember taking a 3 day workshop titled coming out or something like that the facilitators shared that after the 3 days you would have the opportunity to write letters to your family and share your coming out story i knew i would never do that but i also knew that this workshop was the next step in me accepting that i was gay it turned out to be an amazing 3 days so much so that i wrote a 17 page letter to my father and a 16 page letter to my mother sharing who i was their gay son as well as many other things i was going through i mailed the letters on a monday i was living in nyc at the time and my parents were on long island i knew by thursday that they would have received the letters that day my phone rang rainbow hill a journey in recovery as pride season continues with festivals parades and increased nightlife there is a community within our lgbtq family that continues to thrive and grow gaining a stronger voice in the last decade that of our sober community pride celebrations now include safe spaces and events that cater to those on their journey from addiction the stigma towards our sober family and the assumption that they can t party with us is being diminished yet there is still a long way to go because of our battle with discrimination isolation gender identity and abandonment the lgbtq community struggles with substance abuse at a rate of two to three times that of the general population alarmingly up until now there have been zero facilities dedicated to our particular needs enter rainbow hill founded by southern california based couple andrew fox and joey bachrach the two inspired by their own journey in recovery left lucrative careers in real estate to open the doors of rainbow hill sober living in 2021 and this summer rainbow hill recovery an intensive outpatient treatment center in the los angeles area with addiction rates so high why do they think it has taken so long to establish facilities specific to our community joey from what we ve gathered is that there s a lot of fear with having a specific community for programming and for housing because of the clients and being afraid of not being able to fill them or they think about finances more than they do about the people i can t speak for other programs but for us we re in a position where we re able to do that and take that risk and make a difference so that s something that andrew and i haven t wavered on which is really neat andrew i got sober almost 14 years ago and i did not want to go to sober living i wanted to be around my peers and just feel very comfortable i did it on my own maybe that was the fear that got me sober but we both wanted to design a place that we both would want to stay at it shouldn t be a doom and gloom a dark gray house with closed off curtains we want it to be bright and happy and a place for people to feel free to be who they are so that they can work on their sobriety there has been a bigger presence and visibility of the sober community at our pride celebrations do they think the stigma of being sober and lgbtq is diminishing joey 100 there are so many cool hashtags soberissexy soberaf soberisthenewcool it s who we are as individuals but it s also a movement it s something that people now wear on their sleeves i know that i m a proud alcoholic and i ve been very vocal about who i am my struggles where i am today and how i got to where i am today to hopefully be a beacon of hope for people who are in our home and in our program i love being sober and i m an open book andrew and we do like spreading that message that sobriety takes courage and it s cool it s a really whole different level of self discipline and learning about yourself as well i do think it is a movement where people are starting to stand up and talk about it more and then when you see a celebrity that s sober and you had no idea you re like wait a minute what impressed me when i was out drinking and would be with a friend that didn t have a drink at all that entire night was like that is really cool that that person was hanging out socializing with us didn t 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