Ian Haddock

Ian L. Haddock aspires to be a conduit of joy in all things activism and art. He is a published author and writer and leads a team of nontraditional activists at The Normal Anomaly Initiative, Inc.
Arts & Entertainment

Javi Simons Puts Queer Artists Center Stage with KOQ Agency

From Panama to Houston, Javi Simons built KOQ Agency to put queer artists center stage, blending business savvy with a…

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Patrick Sims Finds Power in Vulnerability Through Music and Community

Patrick Sims combines gospel roots, deep self-reflection, and bold storytelling in Love Notes, a new EP that redefines love through…

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Galveston Native Returns Home to Uplift Community Through Beauty and Healing

After years of transformation and care work in Atlanta and NYC, Franklin Berry returns to Galveston to open a salon,…

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Drag University Returns to Houston to Uplift a New Generation

Drag University returns nearly 20 years after its launch, offering Houston’s rising drag stars skills in performance, advocacy, and HIV…

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Titan Capri Marks 20 Years of Advocacy After AIDS Diagnosis

Two decades after his AIDS diagnosis, Titan Capri continues to inspire with advocacy, visibility, and his morning broadcast. His story…

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Boogie’s Boilin’ Serves Up Love, Seafood, and Southern Hospitality

Denita Forges and Whitne Dilliehunt are partners in love, parenting, and business.

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Black Queer AF Music Festival: Unity and Visibility Through Music

The BQAF Music Festival aims to promote visibility and unity amidst the growing threats to LGBTQ and minority rights.

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Business

Paris Kissel: Empowering Kindness Through Public Relations

Paris Kissel is the founder and CEO of bekind comms, a public relations and communications firm that exclusively serves clients…

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Nathan Maxey Advances HIV Advocacy with Resilience, Leadership, and Personal Strength

Nathan Maxey, a proud gay Houstonian living with HIV for 25 years, leads public health efforts while honoring his family’s…

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Houston Pastor Shelley Washington Innovates with Faith to Uplift Marginalized Communities

Shelley Washington, a passionate advocate for community care and justice, is expanding services and addressing disparities through her work.

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