Old Colorado City, Colorado Springs 2021 Unhoused Man, Grand Junction. Aiden's first portrait, 2021. Self-Portrait mid-seizure. “My body is tighter than a yo-yo. The pain is so intense it feels as if I’m on fire. The rumbling in my stomach is like a volcano waiting to explode. The spasms are crumpling up my muscles and … Continue reading Finding Beauty Everywhere: The Photography of Aiden McVay
November News Briefs
News Briefs covering the most under and mis-reported stories from Western Colorado to Global stories.
Leaving a Legacy: The Revolutionist and Community Mourns the Loss of Aiden McVay
There are so many cliches that we as a society use to rationalize when people die young: “a flame that burns twice as bright burns half as long,” “only the good die young,” “they were one of God’s favorites,” “they are in a better place now,” etc, etc. And Aiden would have hated all of them.
Thousands Come Together With PRIDE
This is why pride was originally a riot. This is why we need to have pride all year round. This is why pride is important. To stand up and be brave, to be authentically ourselves, to celebrate, and have hope for the future.
Pride Mural Sparks Emotion; Empowers Youth
“Be the Person You Needed When You Were Young.” That is the message the Bam Biz Art Mentorship wanted to convey on their LGBTQ+ inclusive mural, unveiled Sunday, September 8. The mural is Grand Junction’s first ever LGBTQ+ mural and is located at Loving Beyond Understanding’s The Center.
Meet Kandrii Zavalla
Like anything in life, anything that is hard, if you keep going, you'll finally find your niche, you'll find your family, and you'll find people that enjoy your type of art or your type of style of drag
The Revolutionist #7 PDF online
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Western Colorado Has Pride
Pride is more than just a word. It’s not just a celebration, it is an act of resistance. In today’s world, being an LGBTQ+ person is dangerous. With mass shootings, transgender people being a target, and homophobia still being rampant, it is truly brave.
Small Town Drag; Big Time Heart
Story and Photos by Aiden Mcvay Drag King, Xavier Van Dyke, may come from a small town, but he’s doing drag in a big way. Xavier Van Dyke, Delta Pride, 2023. The first thing I noticed about Xavier was his intoxicating smile. Being blind, sometimes I miss the details, but with him, I couldn’t … Continue reading Small Town Drag; Big Time Heart
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