“Love is for everybody” unisex
graphic T-shirt
graphic T-shirt
“Love is for everybody” twill
baseball cap
baseball cap
Kids’ “Love is for everybody” T-shirt
Kimberly DrewCritic & curator
She/they
@museummammyWhat’s your relationship to creating community-centered spaces?“I don’t think that ‘safe spaces’ exist, but I always feel safer in spaces that think critically about accessibility. Inspired by amazing friends, I’ve learned about building spaces that don't disable others, and witnessed others as they have strived to do the same in their respective fields. At the end of the day, safety and accessibility are journeys and not destinations. We are all always learning and growing.”
She/they
@museummammyWhat’s your relationship to creating community-centered spaces?“I don’t think that ‘safe spaces’ exist, but I always feel safer in spaces that think critically about accessibility. Inspired by amazing friends, I’ve learned about building spaces that don't disable others, and witnessed others as they have strived to do the same in their respective fields. At the end of the day, safety and accessibility are journeys and not destinations. We are all always learning and growing.”
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What do I love about being queer? Just about everything! I feel proud of my identity every hour of every day. I feel proud of my community from the moment I wake up to the moment I go to bed. I think we’re in a powerful moment of revolution and education and that thrills me to no end.
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What do I love about being queer? Just about everything! I feel proud of my identity every hour of every day. I feel proud of my community from the moment I wake up to the moment I go to bed. I think we’re in a powerful moment of revolution and education and that thrills me to no end.
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Chase StrangioAttorney
He/him; they/them
@chasestrangioTell us about who you are and what you do.“I’m a lawyer with the ACLU [American Civil Liberties Union] and have been litigating trans justice cases across the country for the past decade. I also lobby in state legislatures to stop pernicious anti-trans bills from becoming law, pushing back against some of the most extreme forms of state violence and power. I’ve lived in NYC for 13 years and love it here—I think our queer and trans community is so beautiful and magical. We unlock and reveal all of the possibilities that human beings possess. I am so grateful to be trans every single day, and I love the self-awareness and creativity that my existence has involved.” What roles have safe spaces and acceptance played in your life?“I have been on a lifelong journey learning self-acceptance, and I find more strength and peace in my body every day. I aspire to be open to uncovering all the ways that I may find a home in my body and the world. That openness is what makes me feel safe and alive. I feel most accepted when I’m in my power—that might just be sitting alone at home, feeling fully present and embodied; in court arguing cases on behalf of my community; or out to dinner with friends and feeling like I have the immense privilege to inhabit a body and a life that finally feels like my own.”
He/him; they/them
@chasestrangioTell us about who you are and what you do.“I’m a lawyer with the ACLU [American Civil Liberties Union] and have been litigating trans justice cases across the country for the past decade. I also lobby in state legislatures to stop pernicious anti-trans bills from becoming law, pushing back against some of the most extreme forms of state violence and power. I’ve lived in NYC for 13 years and love it here—I think our queer and trans community is so beautiful and magical. We unlock and reveal all of the possibilities that human beings possess. I am so grateful to be trans every single day, and I love the self-awareness and creativity that my existence has involved.” What roles have safe spaces and acceptance played in your life?“I have been on a lifelong journey learning self-acceptance, and I find more strength and peace in my body every day. I aspire to be open to uncovering all the ways that I may find a home in my body and the world. That openness is what makes me feel safe and alive. I feel most accepted when I’m in my power—that might just be sitting alone at home, feeling fully present and embodied; in court arguing cases on behalf of my community; or out to dinner with friends and feeling like I have the immense privilege to inhabit a body and a life that finally feels like my own.”
Helena Barquet &
Fabiana FariaOwners, Coming Soon
She/her; she/they
@comingsoonny What makes you feel most proud of your identity and community?“We are proud of our marriage. Representation really matters, and having the store together has given us the opportunity to be seen publicly as a queer couple—and hopefully inspire others to live their lives freely.”
Fabiana FariaOwners, Coming Soon
She/her; she/they
@comingsoonny What makes you feel most proud of your identity and community?“We are proud of our marriage. Representation really matters, and having the store together has given us the opportunity to be seen publicly as a queer couple—and hopefully inspire others to live their lives freely.”
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A safe space is a place of kindness, generosity and nonjudgment. It’s filled with like-minded people who celebrate everyone’s uniqueness and individual experiences. Basically, somewhere you feel it’s okay to laugh, to cry, to problem solve, to love.
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A safe space is a place of kindness, generosity and nonjudgment. It’s filled with like-minded people who celebrate everyone’s uniqueness and individual experiences. Basically, somewhere you feel it’s okay to laugh, to cry, to problem solve, to love.
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Chase Weideman-Grant Fitness coach, personal trainer & cofounder of Batchworthy
He/him
@chaseweidemanHow do you try to create safe spaces for the queer community?“I am very public with sharing my family life on Instagram because I want queer kids around the world to see that it’s possible. Growing up was tough. I was raised in a very conservative household and was led to believe I would never find a meaningful relationship, have children, be happy. But I want the queer community to see that that is NOT your fate. You can achieve anything and everything you want.” Describe an experience that’s made you feel proud of your identity.“The moment I saw my husband holding our kids for the first time, definitely. I also try to live in a place of extreme gratitude for the work that’s been done by fearless queer folks over the last 50 years. Because of the risks they took and their bravery, I’m able to live freely with my beautiful family.”
He/him
@chaseweidemanHow do you try to create safe spaces for the queer community?“I am very public with sharing my family life on Instagram because I want queer kids around the world to see that it’s possible. Growing up was tough. I was raised in a very conservative household and was led to believe I would never find a meaningful relationship, have children, be happy. But I want the queer community to see that that is NOT your fate. You can achieve anything and everything you want.” Describe an experience that’s made you feel proud of your identity.“The moment I saw my husband holding our kids for the first time, definitely. I also try to live in a place of extreme gratitude for the work that’s been done by fearless queer folks over the last 50 years. Because of the risks they took and their bravery, I’m able to live freely with my beautiful family.”
“Love is for everybody” unisex
graphic T-shirt
graphic T-shirt
“Love is for everybody” twill
baseball cap
baseball cap
Kids’ “Love is for everybody” T-shirt
