Celebrate PRIDE in Wilton Manors at the Stonewall Festival!
As winter does its worst, many of us are already dreaming of summer, which of course kicks off with Pride…
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Community
Aging and the Bear Community – Two Daddies Share Their Perspective
Like many gay men, I’ve found myself both intrigued and slightly frightened by the concept of getting older. Despite the…
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A Discussion on Fat Representation in the Media with the Hosts of The Big Fat Gay Podcast
We continue our discussion with the cohosts of the Big Fat Gay Podcast. This time we discuss matters of fat…
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Challenging the Fallacy of “I Don’t See Color” in the Bear Community
The Bear community has long touted the phrase “I don’t see color” as a badge of honor: a symbol of…
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The Big Fat Gay Podcast on the Evolution of the Chub/Chaser Community and its Relationship to Bears
Our editor in chief has a discussion with the hosts of The Big Fat Gay Podcast to discuss their podcast,…
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Studying Fat Stigma in UK Bear spaces
A lot of historical Bear writing, captured in wonderful texts like Les Wright’s two Bear Books (1997; 2001), and Ron…
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Color Me Bear: From Mr. to Mx.
**Xolani Skye shares their unique experience and journey as a trans identifying bear of color. Fat ass, Ni%**r, F*g, IT. …
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Holidays Require Bear Hugs!
It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas, we have passed the Thanksgiving stage and are entering the New…
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Urban Bear Founder Launches Queerful, to Support LGBTQ+ Businesses this Holiday Season
Robert Valin is mainly known as the founder of Urban Bear, the organization responsible for many of New York City’s…
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Hau’oli Lanui from My Ohana to Yours
Aloha and greetings for this holiday season! The Holidays may have been fun and magical growing up but over the…
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Jonathan Bardzik Launches New Retreat Inspired by Lessons Learned from the Bear Community
Jonathan Bardzik, bear storyteller, cook, author, and host of Jonathan’s Kitchen: Seasons to Taste, is launching a new retreat inspired…
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NYC Bears Come Together for BEAR NO HATE Charity Event
November 12th was a night of warmth, camaraderie, and charity at Rockbar NYC, as the vibrant and inclusive bear community…
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Denise Hall: The Ultimate Mama Bear
Get to know Denise Hall, the ultimate Mama Bear capturing everyone’s heart at World Bear Weekend. Late this past September…
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The Mythical Black Bear
“The Mythical Black Bear” is an intriguing part of the Bear community, where identity, culture, and history intersect. Though sometimes…
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Help Secret Chest Tavern Support Paws For Heroes This Veteran’s Day
A charity that helps veterans and homeless dogs is something we can certainly rally behind during these troubled times so…
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10 Ways to Know You’re a Bear
Despite the fact that Bears come in all colors, shapes, sizes and types, it’s no secret that many of us…
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OPINION: Being A Non-Binary Bear In A Toxic Masculine Space
We talk a lot about the issue of toxic masculinity in the bear community, about how the expectations of that…
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6 Small Bear-friendly Cities You Can Visit
If you go to any large urban area in the country or around the world, you will most likely find…
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World Bear Weekend to Host ‘Bear Sync Battle’, a Benefit for Pineapple Healthcare
World Bear Weekend is just one week away! And in addition to all the themed dance parties, workshops and World…
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How to Help The Aloha Bears in their Maui Fire Relief Efforts
The fires in Maui have been devastating beyond belief. Lives have been lost. People have lost homes and livelihoods. Nothing…
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