By Erika Abad
In 2018, shows like “Pose” and “Black Lightning,” emerged as television shows that provide positive representation of LGBT characters on television. The former is the first to have a mostly LGBT Latinx and African-American cast, and to have activist writers like Janet Mock involved in constructing critical portrayals of characters within our community. “Pose” widens the lens...
Readers of the Las Vegas Spectrum may have seen an ad for a book title depop written by Russel Ford. If the ad piqued your curiosity, here’s a bit about the book, its author and its connection to Vegas.
One reviewer wrote, “I have known Russ for over 40 years; not even I knew his heart was fi lled with...
In the last two few weeks, I have been receiving so many press releases that I don’t know if what I am reading is true. So much hype is just that - and this columnist is going to attempt to separate the truth from the fake news.
My best friend, Criss Angel, is opening his brand-new show at Planet Hollywood’s...
By Lyn Collier
Jessica Manalo is a Las Vegas singer/ songwriter who plays various venues across the Valley. A native of Corona, California native, Manalo grew up in Las Vegas. Last month, the 25-year-old as invited to perform at Springboard West, a musical festival in San Diego.
When did you know you wanted to be a singer/songwriter? Can you describe that...
By Rob Schlegel
The Nevada State Legislature should be in Carson City by the time you read this. The Las Vegas Spectrum has promised to be a voice, both for the LGBTQ community and our progressive allies. This column is a call to action. We can and we must accomplish a wide range of progressive initiatives during 2019.
We shared page...
By Shauna Welch
Americans will exchange about 190 million Valentine’s Day cards this year (not counting those shared by students at school) with the majority as communication of eros – romatic love. This February, Stillpoint Center for Spiritual Development is offering SoulCollage, a workshop for creating archetypal cards that promote philautia or a healthy sense of self love (not narcissistic...
February, The Love Month! While Valentines Day dominates the retail scene, “Love of Country” can be celebrated with Presidents Day.
Let’s start however with sports travel. Super Bowl is Feb. 3 in Atlanta. There are many affordable flights to the Florida cruise ports or to Disney World and Universal Studios stop or change there, so it would be easy to...
Anytime is a wonderful time to start a yoga practice! One way to start is by trying a few poses in a chair. This is helpful if you’re at work all day, or if it feels challenging to get down to and up from the floor. You may even find yourself practicing yoga on an airplane
Catch your breath!
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John (Rob) Phoenix, APRN, FNP-C was honored with GLMA’s LGBT Health Achievement Award at their 36th Annual Conference on LGBTQ Health. The conference was held in Las Vegas on Oct. 10-13 at the Flamingo Hotel.
Each year, GLMA (formerly known as the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association) honors exemplary individuals, organizations, and/or publications for their signifiant contributions to improving the...
GUEST OPINION By WILL PREGMAN Community Organizer with Battle Born Progress
During the holidays, our federal government ground to a halt amidst the President’s refusal to work with Congress to pass a new budget. This is distressing for countless federal workers in Nevada who have worked without pay or have been furloughed altogether. Thankfully, Nevada’s Representatives & Senators are hard...
