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Fire Carriers: Queer AANHPI Icons Who Light the Way They rise from histories both visible and buried, shaped by migration, memory, and the fire of becoming. Their work has shifted culture, challenged systems, and carved out space where there was none. This AANHPI Heritage Month, we honor ten queer Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander visionaries who have shaped culture with the precision of a knife and the tenderness of a prayer.Kitty Tsui. Kristin Kish. Hayley Kiyoko. Lilly Singh. Helen Zia. Jenny Shimizu. Sonya Passi. Kim Coco Iwamoto. Margaret Cho. These icons wielded the tools of diaspora— language, silence,...

At the heart of Portland’s queer community is a barbershop chair that feels more like a sanctuary. It’s where Jules Heron (they/them)—licensed hairdresser, founder of Hair For Humans, and all-around community healer—does their most impactful work. photos by Nic Porter

DJ, Comedian, Small Business Owner, and Portland Powerhouse details her methods, the world's madness, and her desire for stronger, less insular community.

Artist and skater Kim Horton shares how skateboarding helped them heal, reconnect, and find queer community after trauma.