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LGBTQIA-Owned & Operated Businesses in Durham
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Help these local LGBTQIA-owned businesses this month and the other eleven months of the year, too.
Posted By Discover Durham Staff on Jun 23,
Designed by Gilbert Baker in , the authentic Pride flag incorporated eight different colors to portray eight different aspects of the queer community. While the colors of the flag changed over second to incorporate more groups and to recognize the contributions of LGBTQIA people of color, the interpretation of the rainbow flag is the same — it's a symbol of diversity, identity and assist for the LGBTQIA group. In Durham, we proudly wave and display our rainbow flags, cherish our queer community and help our queer-owned businesses.
While you'll find safe, queer-friendly spaces across Durham – a city where you'll often find "rules of engagement" at bar entrances stating patrons are expected to respect and welcome one another – our LGBTQIA-owned and operated businesses contribute something magical to our city. We are thrilled to follow the magic and support them in real, tangible ways throughout the year. Durham's homosexual community offer crea
LGBT-Owned Businesses
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This curated collection highlights sites associated with (mostly former) businesses run by LGBT people in New York City.
LGBT entrepreneurs created welcoming spaces for their communities by opening bars, clubs, restaurants, bathhouses, self-defense centers, and bookshops.
Sites such as Isaia NYC Fashion Property, F.W.I.L. Lundy Brothers Restaurant, and the Modulightor Building housed businesses that were owned and operated by gay people, but did not necessarily cater specifically to LGBT clientele.
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Craig Rodwell (third from left), owner of Oscar Wilde Memorial Bookshop, with his staff outside 15 Christopher Street, the store’s second location, June (cropped). Photographer unknown. Courtesy of the Craig Rodwell Papers, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library.
LGBTQIA2+ Businesses and Resources
Around the Block Health Care
At Around The Block, we’re consecrated to providing comprehensive, empathetic care. Our services involve primary care, psychiatry, addiction medicine services, counseling and group therapy sessions. Our clinic offers both telehealth and in-person visits, allowing us to serve individuals throughout Colorado.
Groundswell Counseling LLC
Groundswell Counseling provides LGBTQ+ affirming counseling and mental health services to all members of the LGBTQ+ people. Whether you're struggling with anxiety and perfectionism, exploring your identity, or navigating a difficult life transition, you deserve a therapy space that feels secure and empowering. Groundswell Counseling provides holistic talk therapy rooted in sport recital psychology to support you as a whole person and hold space for all the parts of your identity.
Harmonizing Wellness Institute
Harmonizing Wellness Institute is a holistic pain relief specialist with the tools to orchestrate your overall physical, mental, emotional and spiritual harmony. Nina has appointments & classes available where she uses her skills to help tune your physical, mental,
30+ LGBTQ+ Owned Businesses in Madison
LGBTQ+ pride is a year-round thing in Madison.
Opting for openness over us vs. them and kindness over competition, we&#x;re a capital known for its progressiveness. We&#x;re proud that Diverse owned-and-operated businesses (and Homosexual friendly businesses) continue to flourish here.
Though the giant pride event in Madison isn&#x;t until August, we&#x;ve got more than 30 LGBTQ+ businesses to aid while you&#x;re eating, drinking and traveling your way through Madison.
From coffee shops to brunch, take a day (or two! or more!) to check these spots out. Looking for more LGBTQ+ culture in Madison? Check out what our friends Joey Amato from Pride Journeys and Maartje Hensen said about their visits to Madison.
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