A Touch Of Gay #69: Borja Iglesias, Long Beach LGBTQ District, Palm Springs Pride

Big 69 energy for our 69th episode, Palm Springs Pride, Long Beach launching new LGBTQ cultural district, and ally Borja Iglesias on getting homophobic slurs. Daily Inspiration: At some point it stops being about how you were raised and starts being about how you choose to live. * Shedding the programming of parents, church, society * Choosing your own ideals and life path Check In: * Christmas In July – exploring reasonable travel scenarios for Christmas * Video Shooting For TestDrivenTV – Subaru Outback Camping Review, Explorer Tremor * Subaru Outback Camping Review: Episode 69: It’s A Good Number * I was born in 1969 * The Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet made it’s maiden flight February 9th of 1969 * The 1969 Mustang is one of the stand out designs of classic models * Yin and Yan - The visual structure of the number reflects duality. It represents the perfect harmony of giving and receiving, mirroring the flow of the universe. * Did you also know 69 is a popular sexual position? Good News: Long Beach LGBTA+ Cultural District * The city of Long Beach in California just unveiled plans for a new LGBTQ+ Cultural District along its Broadway corridor, the long established Gayborhood of the city. * The first phase of the project includes decorative and functional streetscape enhancements along Broadway between Hermosa and Junipero Avenues, an area known as the strip where many LGBTQ+ bars, clubs and businesses currently exist. * The strip serves as an important community gathering space, connecting residents and visitors to the beach, Bixby Park, and the route of the annual Long Beach Pride Parade. * Proposed decorative and streetscape enhancements aim to strengthen the identity of the corridor, improve the experience for residents and visitors, and commemorate the community’s cultural legacy. * Improvements include cross street festoon lighting, a new Pride Plaza on the corner of East Broadway and Junipero Avenue, art murals, and new street trees. * As part of a separate project, the City of Long Beach is exploring the creation of a memorial dedicated to those who lost their lives to HIV/AIDS to serve as a place for remembrance, healing, education and reflection. Event: Palm Springs Pride – November 6-8 – Downtown Palm Springs * Friday through Sunday November 6-8 * Downtown Palm Springs – Arenas District * A vibrant celebration nestled on Palm Canyon Drive showcasing the spirit of Palm Springs. * Delicious food and drinks while exploring a diverse lineup of artists, entertainers, and vendors offering everything from jewelry to tasty treats. * Shopping, restaurants, clubs, and entertainment venues, Palm Springs Pride promises an unforgettable experience like no other! * Free Admission - https://www.pspride.org/ Catch Of The Week: Borja Iglesias On Receiving Gay Slurs * From Pink News: Spanish pro footballer Borja Iglesias and LGBTQ ally delivered a powerful message about homophobia in football, saying the real issue isn’t being targeted with anti-gay slurs; it’s that LGBTQ+ players still don’t feel safe enough to be themselves. * Reflecting on the abuse he’s received being an LGBTQ ally he stated in a recent interview, “The first few times it affected me; I took it personally,” Iglesias said. “After reflecting on it, I see things differently. Calling me a faggot, I don’t consider that an insult. When a guy says that, I think I’d be happier being gay than being like him, with nothing better to do than insult people at the end of a match.” * He added that what truly concerns him is the impact this hostility has on others: “What bothers me is that a gay person is afraid to come out because of these kinds of reactions. Not being able to be yourself an