Mufasa Ali, Co-Founder of ONYX and Founder of Leatherman/Leatherwoman of Color Title
For many, the Leather community has always been seen as an extremely open and welcoming place. It’s a space where…
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Author: Kyle Jackson
Kyle Meets… Mr. RockBear 2020 Jaime Santiago, talks self-love and representation
The Bear community is arguably one of the most open and accepting queer sub-communities. Many people find solace in this…
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Check out photos from the last HEFT, Vol. 2 happening February 15th!
If you attended the last HEFT party in November, then you know that it was absolutely LIT. If you didn’t…
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Kyle Meets… Plus-size model Ady Del Valle, talks representation and taking up space
Growing up in Boston, plus size model Ady Del Valle never thought he would be a model. In an industry…
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Kyle Meets… World Renowned Musician & Original Party Girl Ultra Naté
For nearly three decades, Baltimore native and world renowned singer, songwriter, DJ, producer, label owner and promoter Ultra Naté has…
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LGBTQ Artist and Mental Health Advocate Paul Middleton Releasing ‘Someone Like You’ Cover
Mental health advocate and LGBTQ artist Paul Middleton is releasing a new compelling version of Adele’s “Someone Like You”, which…
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BrūtBears hosts parties for Bears across U.S., sponsors for Bears, Bikers & Mayhem
Imagine travelling all over the U.S. and throwing some of the best dance parties where sexy Bears, Cubs and Admirers…
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Bear Filmmaker Dean DeBlois Receives Third Oscar Nomination
Canadian animator and filmmaker Dean DeBlois has received an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature Film for his work…
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Fetish wear brand KStraps holds first ever bear fashion show at NYC’s Rockbar
On December 18, 2019, KStraps held the very first bear fetish wear fashion show to be presented at the Rockbar,…
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W | Bear of the Week: Darious
W | Bear Profile: Darious Age: 28 Home: Greenwood About me: Simple, easygoing goofball here. I like the outdoors (Hiking,…
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Kyle Meets… Mr. Bear Germany 2020, Bryson Kelpe, talks diversity in sport & reducing stigma
In a recent study conducted by pharmaceutical company Merck and the Prevention Access Campaign, it was revealed that 41 %…
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Kyle Meets… Orr Friedman, Mr. Bear Israel 2019, talks self-acceptance and community
Growing up for many of us in the bear community was really tough. Those of us who grew up as…
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‘The Santa Closet’ is a very hilarious and important take on Santa’s coming out
While walking into the theatre to view a performance of Houses On the Moon Theater Company’s hilarious one-person show The…
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Kyle Meets… World Cub 2019, Christopher Gonzalez, talks empowerment, body positivity & family
I was told by someone recently that bear spaces are easy spaces to “feel at home” in. This is because…
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‘Innocent Boy’ is a frightening queer allegory of capitalist greed and corruption
We’ve all been there ‒ Stuck between “a rock and a hard place”, as they say. However, for a young,…
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Kyle Meets… Mr. World Bear 2019, Marcel Van Doorn, talks individuality and inclusion
For many, the Bear community is safe haven – a place where you are allowed to be yourself and express…
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Kyle Meets… Ms. World Bear 2019, Nikki Wireman, Mama Bear to LGBTQ+ community
For many years, the term “Bear” has been used most as a term to describe the larger and furrier members…
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Kyle Meets… Mr. BearScots 2019, Andrew Baillie, talks inclusivity and accessibility
Even with many of the controversies and valid critiques in the past few years, bear communities throughout the world remain…
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2019 Naughty & Nice Christmas Sweater List
Everyone knows the holidays aren’t complete without the perfect Christmas sweater to wear to your festive holiday gatherings. Whether you…
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Singer Synes shines in gender-bending video for heartfelt single ‘The Man I Am’
With the release of his new single “The Man I Am”, electronic singer-songwriter Synes gives us a piece of himself,…
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