Octane Public Relations: Where culture and action meet
Everett Hamilton was running an event planning business 23 years ago and realized that at the core of his work, he was a publicist. According to him, event planning and public relations are both meant...
View ArticleTour guide Kaitlin Calogera bringing marginalized history to life
Kaitlin Calogera was a Washington, D.C. tour guide for five years but said she saw a need for tours centered on telling the stories of notable figures who don’t have a statue on the National Mall. In...
View ArticleFemme Fatale D.C. receives city grant
Femme Fatale D.C., which is women and LGBTQ-owned, received a $375,000 grant from Mayor Bowser’s Commercial Property Acquisition Fund (CPAF) to help purchase its commercial property. “We believe this...
View ArticleCanino Dog Boutique offers healthful food, accessories
Cati Sesana was sitting at home trying to help her mom find a local shop in D.C. that would have a cute sweater for her dog but couldn’t find much outside of the big-box stores. Last month, she opened...
View ArticleLocal last-minute gifts at 5 LGBTQ-owned businesses
Holiday season is in full effect. If this merry time of year came too fast and you’re scrambling for some last-minute gifts for your loved ones, this list is for you. Visit these LGBTQ-owned...
View ArticleCFO Services Group provides financial guidance for small businesses
Manuel ‘Manny’ Cosme started CFO Services Group to help growing businesses and nonprofits get their finances on track. After three years of serving as chief financial officer for the United States...
View ArticleDr. McKernan gives back while delivering Big Gay Smiles
Robert McKernan was serving as a Mormon missionary for two years in college, working in the Dominican Republic. He said that the most gratifying work came as a translator for the Dominican Republic...
View ArticleNew owners of Color Lab Salon by TSR have big plans
Thomas Shelton, Sandy Campbell, and Rick Baker are the new owners of Color Lab Salon by TSR, formerly known as VSL Harlow. They have given the salon a new name and outlook in hopes of getting the shop...
View ArticleMeet Tagg magazine’s new editor and owner
Sondra Rose Marie was chatting with friends after attending Portland’s LGBTQ Film Festival when her friend suggested that she take some of her ideas from the table to the media. Since then, she has...
View ArticleGLSEN to ‘Rise Up’ in support of LGBTQ youth
The LGBTQ youth advocacy organization GLSEN is hosting its annual Rise Up fundraiser in D.C. this Thursday. The organization has worked for more than 30 years to support students and educators to...
View ArticleSMYAL collaborates with Woolly Mammoth for youth arts program
SMYAL is collaborating with the Woolly Mammoth theater for a free weekly youth artistic program this spring. The program titled, The Soloists, features creative workshops and artist-led conversations...
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