The LGBTQIA+ community has always thrived through storytelling. Long before social media and livestreams, our history was passed from person to person, preserving experiences, lessons and victories that might otherwise have been forgotten. Today, the Las Vegas PRIDE Podcast continues that tradition, creating a space where community members can share their journeys, celebrate their accomplishments and inspire the next generation.

As summer reaches its peak, July and August bring a season of confidence, connection, and self-discovery. The energy of Pride Month may be fading from the calendar, but its spirit remains; a reminder that living authentically is a year-round practice. These months encourage queer and trans individuals to embrace joy, strengthen relationships, and continue building lives rooted in truth.

When I think of summer, attending mass attractions comes to mind—such as theme parks, Comic-Con, Pride, and concerts. The relationship between my physical disability and my participation in mass attractions is entirely interactional. My diagnosis does not define my ability to engage with the event, but by how my disability intersects with both the physical environment (is it accessible?) and the social environment (how do those around me perceive disability?).

Miss Las Vegas Trans PRIDE Sarah Amie Dorsey is a very bright light within our Las Vegas community, and we are so grateful and honored to have her represent our Trans Community. Sarah Amie Dorsey is an educator, writer, artist, and transgender activist. She is the founder of Amie Teaches, an educational coaching practice focused on developing strong academic skills, greater confidence, curiosity, and a joy in learning.