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Day in the Life: Queer High Priestess of Pop Frankie Simone

Spend an evening in photoessay with queer Puerto Rican musical artist Frankie Simone, read a page from her childhood journal, and check out the premiere of her new video for LOVE//WARRIOR!

By Molly| August 21, 2018 | 2 Comments
Music

Day in the Life: On Tour With Australian Songwriter Alex Lahey

I met up with singer-songwriter Alex Lahey while on tour at her San Diego show.

By Molly| January 18, 2018 | 6 Comments
Fashion/Style

A Day in the Life: Anita Dolce Vita of dapperQ

A day in the life of LGBTQ fashion/lifestyle/activist staple Anita Dolce Vita, who does more in a day than you would have thought possible.

By Molly| December 15, 2017 | 6 Comments
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Day in the Life: Lisa Cannistraci, Activist and Lesbian Bar Owner

“When I opened the bar in 1991, we had a jukebox. Yeah that’s about it. Back then folks were not so intent on being in fabulous spaces. They just wanted a safe space to congregate.”

By Molly| June 23, 2017 | 8 Comments
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Day in the Life: In the Studio With Artist Madam Muse

“I use my art as a form of activism. I want my art to convey pride and courage, fearlessness through bold color. Creatively, this IS the time for artists to rise and do our part.”

By Molly| February 28, 2017 | 9 Comments
Fashion/Style

Day in the Life: Stuzo With dapperQ at New York Fashion Week

Last week, Molly accompanied LA-based Stuzo to New York Fashion Week’s largest queer fashion show, iD, presented by dapperQ.

By Molly| September 15, 2016 | 4 Comments
The Scene

DAY IN THE LIFE: Lady Cultura, Rapper, Choreographer, Artist

“I’ve loved dance ever since I was convinced I was Sporty Spice and my living room was Madison Square Garden. I started classes at age 12 and haven’t stopped since.”

By Molly| January 4, 2016 | 3 Comments
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DAY IN THE LIFE: Leon Wu, Sharpe Suiting Founder & CEO

Molly followed Sharpe Suiting’s founder and CEO, Leon Wu, around with her camera for a day and learned all about his LA-based company that creates gender-neutral ready-to-wear clothing and custom suits (and now dresses!) for all body types and all identities.

By Molly| November 21, 2015 | 4 Comments
The Scene

DAY IN THE LIFE: Brittani Nichols, Comedian

Wish you were hanging out with Brittani Nichols? Yeah, join the club. Until then, we can follow her around through a day in her life through the lens of a camera!

By Molly| October 5, 2015 | 18 Comments
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