Georgia Voice, a biweekly LGBTQ+ newspaper, continues to provide essential coverage of the queer community in Georgia, with both print and digital content. The publication recently covered stories such as a disturbing incident at the rainbow crosswalks in Midtown, the 10th anniversary of Barking Leather clothing shop, and Atlanta Falcons cheerleader Dante Sanders breaking gender stereotypes in the sport.
Founded by Christina Cash in 1988 as Southern Voice, the newspaper has a long history of reporting on important LGBTQ+ issues in Atlanta. With the threat of new anti-trans and religious freedom bills on the horizon in 2024, the reporting done by Georgia Voice remains vital and necessary.
The article reflects on the author’s own experiences as a young gay journalist working for Southern Voice, from covering AIDS in Atlanta to interviewing drag performers and activists. Under Cash’s editorial guidance, the author learned the importance of bringing authenticity to reporting and the value of queer people covering their own communities.
Through the years, Georgia Voice has continued to provide crucial coverage of LGBTQ+ issues in the state, reflecting the legacy of authenticity and community-focused reporting that Cash instilled in the publication. As the LGBTQ+ community in Georgia faces ongoing challenges and victories, Georgia Voice remains a premier media source for LGBTQ+ news and advocacy.
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