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Steve Ahlquist
Jun 28, 20246 min read
Shey Rivera RÃos and the importance of Providence's artists, healers, and culture bearers
Shey Rivera RÃos is an artist who creates digital and physical altars that interrupt colonial memory and liberate queer Boricua futurity.
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Steve Ahlquist
Jun 17, 20243 min read
Providence's fifth annual Dyke Trans People of Color (DTPOC) March
The three original organizers of the first Providence DTPOC marches were on hand to pass the mantle on to SISTA fire.
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Zane Wolfang
Jun 14, 20241 min read
Providence's 5th annual Dyke & Trans People of Color March on Friday, June 14
Providence’s fifth annual Dyke & Trans People of Color (DTPOC) March is tonight, Friday, June 14, starting at 5:30 p.m. at Dexter Park.
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Zane Wolfang
Jun 12, 20241 min read
Drag Trivia tonight at The Black Sheep with Ladda Nurve and LaDiva Jonz!
June's Trivia Theme is Wicked Gay Trivia, and this 21+ event is the most fun you'll have on a Thursday night for $10!
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Zane Wolfang
Jun 7, 20241 min read
Celebrate Pride Month at Providence City Hall!
Make your way over to Providence City Hall this Friday, June 7 for two exciting events celebrating Pride Month 2024!
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Zane Wolfang
Apr 10, 20242 min read
Counter-protest against anti-trans hate group at RI Statehouse on Saturday
Counter-protest against an anti-trans rally at the RI statehouse non Saturday April 13.
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Zane Wolfang
Mar 17, 20243 min read
Providence City Council's new chief of staff is the highest ranking transgender official in Rhode Island history
Nearly 70 people gathered at Providence City Hall to meet and celebrate June Rose, the newly appointed chief of staff of the Providence...
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Alex Morash
Oct 6, 20233 min read
From The Editor: Providence, Thanks For The Memories
After two wonderful years, the editor-in-chief of Options Magazine sadly must say goodbye as life takes him outside of New England. Dear...
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Alex Morash
Aug 14, 20233 min read
Announcing The Finalists For The 2023 Options Awards
Options Magazine has announced the finalists for the second annual Options Awards, voting is now under way until September 16. The second...
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Kwana Adams
Jul 10, 20236 min read
Queering History: Creating Archives, Community, and Openness
When we go through the timeline of Queer history in Rhode Island, we can’t help but notice the lack of evidence for many events. Queer...
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Alex Morash
Jul 3, 20233 min read
Nominations Are Open For The 2023 Options Awards!
Nominate People And Places Today! Options Magazine presents the second annual Options Awards –– honoring Rhode Island’s LGBTQ...
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Grant Pike
Jun 15, 20237 min read
Queers Going Wild: Expressing Queerness Through Nature
Correction: A previous version of this article misspelled Tam Willey's last name as Willie. As we enter Pride season here in New England,...
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Alex Morash
Jun 4, 20232 min read
From the Editor: Queer Providence Is Building The World Of The 21st Century
Link to the digital version of the full magazine is below. Dear Reader, Welcome to this year’s edition of Options Magazine. You may have...
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Alex Morash
Apr 19, 20233 min read
Options Starts The Spring With New Board Chair, Ryan Vigneau
Options Magazine board member and RI Queer PAC leader, Ryan Vigneau, takes the reigns of Options’ board of directors. Mike Marrapodi...
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Steve Ahlquist
Mar 27, 20234 min read
UpRise: Rep. Quattrocchi Asks Out Legislator If She’s a Pedophile
After State Representative Rebecca Kislak (Democrat, District 4, Providence) introduced the Equity Impact Statement Act on Friday in the...
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Alex Morash
Mar 6, 20235 min read
Bricks With Homophobic Anti-Leftist Messages Shatter Red Ink’s Windows
A year after neo-Nazis stormed Red Ink trying to stop an annual celebration of The Communist Manifesto, bricks were thrown through and...
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Providence VIbes
Feb 20, 20231 min read
Providence Vibes: From Drag Story Time To The Friends Of WeHo
Providence Vibes, an Options podcast is out with episode six, From Drag Story Time To The Friends Of WeHo. Providence Vibes hosts...
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Providence VIbes
Jan 14, 20231 min read
Providence Vibes: The New Year's Edition
Providence Vibes, an Options podcast is out with episode five, The New Year's Edition. In the fifth episode of Providence Vibes: The New...
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Alex Morash
Dec 31, 20221 min read
Options Welcomes Two Nonbinary Board Members Before The New Year
The Options Magazine board of directors welcomed two new board members in December. These two new members will help Options work to...
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Ryan Vigneau
Dec 19, 20225 min read
Singer Tom Goss Tells Options About His Big Gay Christmas
Holiday music was always pretty queer, but Tom Goss’ EP Big Fat Gay Ass Christmas takes it to a whole new level. Options spoke to Goss...
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