People We LoveFor 15 years, Metrosource’s annual “People We Love” program has recognized the extraordinary members and allies of the LGBTQ community who dedicate time to philanthropy, raise awareness about LGBTQ rights and culture, and model all-around excellence.
Poised, eloquent and beautiful, Laverne Cox is a natural poster girl for the trans community, and in the years since her rise to prominence, she has been an exceptional voice for...
We love Lily Tomlin for changing the rules… Lily Tomlin is one of our greatest humorists, most watchable actresses and admirable community icons, but even we could not have...
Eddie Redmayne changed what a “Leading Man” can be, and that’s why we love him… When we fell for Eddie Redmayne as the fresh-faced romantic lead Marius in Les...
We love the creators of Fun Home for changing the nature of the musical… This year’s tony nominees for best musical included two splashy song-and-dance shows (An American...
We love the creators of the film Carol for changing wWhat’s ladylike… Marital dysfunction in the 1950s is not new territory for director Todd Haynes, who has previously...
We love Charles Leslie for changing the perception of gay art… What started as a private art collection and eventually became a safe haven for gay artists has now evolved...
We love Caitlyn Jenner for changing the conversation… In certain ways, Caitlyn Jenner has turned out to be a surprisingly divisive figure in the LGBT Community. Some have...
We love Lin-Manuel Miranda for changing history, and theater history… It’s not a musical that should be a runaway hit: a lesson in 18th-century American history told in...
We love the creators of Empire for changing the face of TV… In the course of TV history, we have seen many memorable American families from the Bunkers to the Bradys to the...
For Changing Her Mind… Over a decades-long career, Grace Jones has embraced change: she rose to prominence as a model on both the catwalks of New York and Paris, and the...
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 …
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, …
With his retro ‘fro, signature turtlenecks and painted nails, Eugene Daniels has been bringing Mod Squad swagger to Morning Joe and Meet the Press, more than holding his own alongside seasoned political analysts. Described as a “rising star” Politico reporter by Vanity Fair upon his inclusion in Playbook, Daniels is part of an elite squad …
Metrosource Minis
Metrosource Minis: The LGBTQ World & Beyond
Metrosource Minis is the official podcast companion to the national LGBTQ print and online magazine featuring short form interviews with our featured celebrities from the LGBTQ world and beyond…with your host, Alexander Rodriguez. Quick, fun, and informative…Metrosource on the go. [podcastplayer feed_url ='https://feeds.sounder.fm/3885/rss.xml']
Chris Stanley is Bringing About Community Conversations
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Chris Stanley is just a bundle of fun and positivity. He’s been heating up the content creator scene for over 5 years, becoming one of the first LGBTQ+ creators on TikTok to go viral, for a video featuring his mom reacting to explicit lyrics on a gay lip-sync video. From travel vlogs and meme videos to street interviews and heartfelt life sharing, he’s amassed well over 300 million views on his content, garnering the attention of Madonna herself. He is one of the fastest-growing queer content creators on the scene. And he does all the work himself. In this episode, we talk about his growing up, coming out, how he got into being a content creator, going viral, his love of the bear community, what the future holds in store, his message to his fans, and more.
Hosted by Alexander Rodriguez @alexanderisonair
Check out our in-depth chat with Chris in the current issue of Metrosource or at Metrosource.com