Our cover star, nonbinary artist-model Chiugo, embraces gender fluidity while stepping out in front of the camera. Writer Zach McKenzie introduces you to this up-and-coming star who recently moved west to build a life “inspired by Houston.” And writer Sam Byrd chats with nonbinary fashion designer Marcus Pontello, while writer Lillian Hoang sits down with nonbinary multimedia artist T Lavois Thiebaud. Finally, writer Martin Gonzalez interviews nonbinary political activist Ash Hall about the progress they are making with lawmakers in Austin.
Elsewhere in the issue, we celebrate local and national LGBTQ and ally musicians. Be sure to check out all of our musician profiles and add their songs to your “queerantine” playlists.
Streaming services also have tons of great LGBTQ content to keep you occupied during this 2020 lockdown. Writer Kim Hogstrom catches up with Texas trans girl Kai Shappley, who recently appeared in Netflix’s The Baby-Sitter’s Club.
