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Happy Pride Month! 🌈 Join us June 10 for the release of our Pride Issue at the beautiful Novus Health.
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On our cover: At just 30 years old, award-winning activist and influencer Hezekiah Williams has reached millions through his HIV advocacy and education work. As project coordinator at Project THRIVE, he helps connect the community to mental health services, HIV testing and prevention, and vital support resources—all under one roof.

Known as the "Money Man of Ballroom" for his success in bringing resources and opportunities to the community, Hezekiah has become a driving force in St. Louis' vibrant Ballroom scene. Last month, he was honored 🎖 at the Missouri Honors Ball in recognition of a decade of impactful service and leadership.

Don't miss this inspiring cover story and so much more in our 2026 Pride Issue!

Cover shot: Geoff Story
Cover design: Evan Sult

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the kickball game has been canceled holistically!

Tom Epplin-Zapf created this handy guide. How many of these are y'all attending?

Happy Friday

Halfway through the week and still serving resilience, softness, confidence, and a little bit of attitude. 💅🏾
To every LGBTQ+ soul out there: keep shining loud, loving boldly, and taking up space exactly as you are. The world gets brighter every time you do. 🖤

Drink your water, protect your peace, and remember — being yourself is the real flex. 🏳️‍🌈🔥

Happy Tuesday

There is nothing wrong with being who you are. You deserve love that feels safe, friendships that feel genuine, opportunities that honor your gifts, and spaces where you can breathe freely without fear or judgment.

Some days may feel heavy, but don’t give up on yourself. Keep growing. Keep loving. Keep shining. The same uniqueness people misunderstand today will become the light that inspires others tomorrow.

You come from resilience. You come from strength. You come from generations of survivors and dreamers. Never forget that your life has value, your future has meaning, and there is room for you to thrive exactly as you are.

Better days are coming. Stay hopeful. Stay proud. Stay you. ✨

To every Black king and queen reading this:

Never forget the strength, resilience, brilliance, and greatness that runs through your bloodline. Our ancestors survived, built, created, and overcame so we could walk in purpose today.

This week, move with confidence.
Speak life over yourself.
Protect your peace.
Chase your goals boldly.
And remember — you are worthy of every dream you carry.

No matter what comes your way, keep showing up, keep growing, and keep shining. The world needs your light. 🖤✊🏾

Happy Monday. Let’s make this week powerful.