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The Los Angeles LGBT Center & Gochis Galleries Announce Collaboration With Art Division

“Art Division: The First Decade” now open

By Timothy Michael

The Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Advocate & Gochis Galleries announced a collaboration with Art Division.

Art Division is a community organization dedicated to training young adults interested in studying visual arts.

Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Advocate & Gochis Galleries And Art Division Present “Art Division: The First Decade” Featuring Works By Art Division Students Past And Present which opened on Thursday, September 23.

The new online exhibition ART DIVISION: THE FIRST DECADE spotlights the remarkable work of students past and present and went live at Noon PT Thursday, September 23, and can be viewed

at lalgbtcenter.org/gallery.

Founded in 2010 by Dan McCleary, Art Division distinguishes itself by providing in-depth services to young adults aged 18-26 in the Rampart District of Los Angeles, an at-risk population within one of Los Angeles’ most densely populated and underserved communities. As the Director of Art Programs for Heart of Los Angeles, an after-school program for youth up to 18 years old, McCleary realized that when his most talented and committed students aged out of the program, they lost access to communitybased arts programs. Art Division was founded to give these young artists the professional training and academic support they need to succeed and transition into fouryear colleges and successful careers.

“One goal of our ongoing series of virtual exhibits is to highlight the work of upand-coming artists who often have limited opportunities for showing their work,” says the Center’s Director of Cultural Arts Jon Imparato. “Art Division is at the forefront of

Yuya Parker “Orange” 2020 Photograph 13 x 17 ¾ inches

developing young artists and getting exposure for them. It’s an honor to collaborate with them and bring this outstanding work to our community.”

Art Division has a permanent base in its Art Library near MacArthur Park. Its extended campus consists of painting and print-making studios, all located within walking distance of the library.

Photos: culturalarts.lalgbtcenter.org Jessica Cuautle, “Under the Sun” 2021 Oil on wood panel 14 x 10 inches

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WeHo’s New Mayor And Mayor Pro Tem Sworn In First out LGBTQ Iranian elected anywhere globally now Mayor Pro Tempore

By Timothy Michael The City of West Hollywood has sworn in its new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore.

Lauren Meister was sworn in as Mayor and Sepi Shyne was sworn in as Mayor Pro Tempore at the City’s annual City Council Reorganization and Installation meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, September 20, 2021.

In order to safeguard health and safety, the ceremony took place by Virtual Teleconference followed by the regular meeting of the West Hollywood City Council.

After nearly two decades as a

neighborhood advocate, Lauren Meister was elected to the West Hollywood City Council on March 3, 2015 and re-elected for her second term on March 5, 2019.

Lauren Meister became involved with the City of West Hollywood as a neighborhood watch captain, took the LASD Community Emergency Response Team “CERT” training, and attended the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Community Academy. She went on to lead the largest neighborhood association in the city, representing residents on issues such as public safety, traffic circulation, parking and development.

Sepi Shyne made history in November 2020 when she was elected to the West Hollywood City Council. She became the first out LGBTQ Iranian elected anywhere globally and locally became the first woman of color elected to West Hollywood’s City Council. Her election also ushered in West Hollywood’s

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Her priorities include advocating for affordable housing, protecting renters and

social service programs, social justice,

small business revival, and bringing the people’s voices to City Hall.

Lauren Meister

Photos: City of West Hollywood

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BIKTARVY may cause serious side effects, including: � Worsening of hepatitis B (HBV) infection. Your healthcare provider will test you for HBV. If you have both HIV-1 and HBV, your HBV may suddenly get worse if you stop taking BIKTARVY. Do not stop taking BIKTARVY without first talking to your healthcare provider, as they will need to check your health regularly for several months, and may give you HBV medicine.

BIKTARVY may cause serious side effects, including: � Those in the “Most Important Information About BIKTARVY” section. � Changes in your immune system. Your immune system may get stronger and begin to fight infections that may have been hidden in your body. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any new symptoms after you start taking BIKTARVY. � Kidney problems, including kidney failure. Your healthcare provider should do blood and urine tests to check your kidneys. If you develop new or worse kidney problems, they may tell you to stop taking BIKTARVY. � Too much lactic acid in your blood (lactic acidosis), which is a serious but rare medical emergency that can lead to death.

Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get these symptoms: weakness or being more tired than usual, unusual muscle pain, being short of breath or fast breathing, stomach pain with nausea and vomiting, cold or blue hands and feet, feel dizzy or lightheaded, or a fast or abnormal heartbeat. � Severe liver problems, which in rare cases can lead to death.

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Your healthcare provider will need to do tests to monitor your health before and during treatment with BIKTARVY.

ABOUT BIKTARVY BIKTARVY is a complete, 1-pill, once-a-day prescription medicine used to treat HIV-1 in adults and children who weigh at least 55 pounds. It can either be used in people who have never taken HIV-1 medicines before, or people who are replacing their current HIV-1 medicines and whose healthcare provider determines they meet certain requirements.

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BEFORE TAKING BIKTARVY Tell your healthcare provider if you: � Have or have had any kidney or liver problems, including hepatitis infection. � Have any other health problems. � Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if BIKTARVY can harm your unborn baby. Tell your healthcare provider if you become pregnant while taking BIKTARVY. � Are breastfeeding (nursing) or plan to breastfeed. Do not breastfeed. HIV-1 can be passed to the baby in breast milk.

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Caitlyn Jenner Expresses Outrage After California Recall Vote

By Timothy Michael

Republican candidate Caitlyn Jenner received only one percent of the California recall vote.

The 2021 California gubernatorial recall election was a special recall election that concluded on September 14, 2021, in which California voters chose not to recall incumbent Democratic governor Gavin Newsom, elected for the term January 2019 to January 2023.

Forty-six candidates, including nine Democrats and 24 Republicans, ran in the election. Among those on the ballot to replace Governor Newsom was transgender candidate

Jenner who received only one percent of the vote which was unsurprising to many.

Out of the 12.6 million votes cast, %62 of voters voted no and %37 voted yes on the recall. If people voted yes, they needed to vote for who would replace Governor Newsom. When taking into consideration the fact that almost half of California voters left question two blank, Jenner received just .6% of the vote of everyone who cast ballots in the recall election.

Jenner took to social media to express her frustration on the results of the recall election stating: “I can’t believe that this many people actually voted to keep him in office. It’s

a shame, honestly.” She continued, “It’s a shame. You kind of get the government you deserve.”

Jenners campaign spent a hefty amount of money. A report from Politico stated, “From the launch of Jenner’s candidacy through the end of July, the campaign raised about $747,000 and spent some $910,000, leaving her campaign with about $156,000 in unpaid bills and roughly $21,000 on hand for the race’s critical final stretch.”

During the campaign many criticized Jenner for her back and forth stance on certain issues including transgender rights and her disbelief in climate change being a factor in the ongoing California wildfires.

Photos: Wikimedia Commons

OUT On The Mountain At Six Flags Magic Mountian

Six Flags Magic Mountain celebrated LGBTQ Pride with its annual OUT on the Mountain event on Friday, September 17th.

Out on the Mountain is one of the biggest gay amusement park parties hosted at Magic Mountain in Valencia, California.

The party was closed to the general public for this special gay and gay-friendly

event (no regular tickets, season passes, or memberships accepted). All ages. Tickets also allow guests free admission with general public from 10:30am-6pm with parking inluded.

Between the hours of 6pm and 12am guests who registered for the event were able to enjoy the infamous Magic Mountain

thrill rides such as Goliath, Full Throttle, X2, and more while also enjoying a night filled with LGBTQ entertainment.

Starting at 7pm guests were treated to a welcome party with music by DJ SRO and a Whisper & Company drag show from 7 and 9pm.

From 10pm-1am the Full Throttle Plaza was transformed into a dance party featuring hostess Drag Race alum and Emmy-award winner Raven with music by Ray Rhodes.

Further into the night Trinity the Tuck, winner of RuPauls Drag Race All Stars Season 4 shared the stage with Monét X Change for a hilariously riveting drag performance.

Following Trinity the Tuck and Monét X Change Farrah Moan, widely known for having also competed on Rupaul’s Drag Race season 9 and Rupaul’s Drag Race All

Stars 4 had a meet and greet with guests.

At midnight all the queens took to the stage for the final act to close out the night’s pride festivities.

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Bill to Confront the Growing Meth and Overdose Crisis Among LGBTQ Men and Others, Passes Legislature and Heads to Governor’s Desk

By Sam Catanzaro

Senator Scott Wiener’s (D-San Francisco) legislation, Senate Bill 110, passed both the Assembly and the Senate on concurrence with bipartisan, unanimous votes. It will now head to the Senate for a concurrence vote, and then to the Governor’s desk, where it can be signed into law.

“We’re seeing meth overdose deaths skyrocket, and it’s clear that we need creative solutions for our addiction crisis,” said Senator Wiener. “We know that contingency management works; it’s one of the only effective and evidence-based treatments for stimulant addiction. Meth addiction is difficult to kick, and contingency management can help. We have every responsibility to help people succeed in abstaining from drugs that can be harmful to them and everyone in their community. Allowing state Medicaid funds to reimburse contingency management programs is an important step, and it’s something upon which legislators on both sides of the aisle can agree.”

SB 110 will address the worsening methamphetamine addiction crisis facing our state. The Recovery Incentives Act legalizes the substance use disorder treatment known as “contingency management,” and authorizes Medi-Cal to cover it. Contingency management has proven to be the most effective method of treatment for methamphetamine addiction, and is frequently used as a treatment program by the Veterans Affairs Administration. This intervention program gives those struggling with substance use disorder financial rewards if they enter substance use treatment programs, stay in the program, and get and remain sober. This positive reinforcement helps people reduce and even fully stop substance use.

In the Biden-Harris administration’s new drug policy platform, increasing access to evidencebased treatment was slated as the number one priority. This includes contingency management.

The platform cites the need to end “policy barriers related to contingency management interventions (motivational incentives) for stimulant use disorder” as part of its effort to expand evidence-based treatment.

There is currently no form of MedicationAssisted Treatment (MAT) for meth, unlike with opioids where treatment options such as methadone are available. Contingency management is thus a critical tool in addressing the meth addiction crisis. According to the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH), since 2008, meth overdose deaths in San Francisco have increased by 500%.

Additionally, 50% of psychiatric emergency room admissions at San Francisco General Hospital are now meth-related. These disturbing statistics demonstrate the urgency with which San Francisco and other communities must address this epidemic.

With drug overdose deaths on the rise across the country, the state, and in San Francisco

— San Francisco had a record number of overdose deaths in 2020 — effective substance use intervention programs are more important than ever. In San Francisco, according to data collected in 2019, roughly 60% of all overdose deaths were meth-related.

Meth use has spiked all over California and in San Francisco, and worsened through the COVID-19 pandemic. With social isolation, mental health issues like depression, and economic suffering all worse for many than in prior years, meth use has also increased significantly. Since COVID-19 was declared a national emergency on March 12th, The Hill reports that patients across the country “tested positive for methamphetamines at a roughly 20 percent higher rate between March and May than previous samples.”

Stimulant use has also grown rapidly in the LGBTQ and Black communities, which were already deeply impacted by the meth crisis.

The LGBTQ community — particularly gay, bi and trans men — have seen a rapid increase in meth use as a party drug taken to enhance sexual experiences. SFDPH also reports that the mortality rate is highest among African American men.

“With drug overdose deaths on the rise, effective substance use programs are now more important than ever – especially for the LGBTQ+ community,” said APLA Health Chief Executive Officer Craig E. Thompson. “In Los Angeles

County alone, meth-related deaths increased over 900% from 2008 to 2018 and meth is now linked to more deaths than any other drug. SB 110 is a timely and urgent measure that will expand access to highly effective contingency management services and save lives. We applaud Senator Wiener for championing this critical issue and urge Governor Newsom to sign the bill into law as soon as possible.”

Programs like the San Francisco AIDS Foundation’s PROP (Positive Reinforcement Opportunity Project) program – in which LGBTQ men who used meth are given gift cards for staying sober – are found to be highly effective. According to the San Francisco AIDS Foundation, in one year of the PROP program, 63% of participants stopped using meth entirely and another 19% reduced their use. This approach, coupled with community support meetings, proves time and again to be an effective method of treating meth addiction.

Veterans Affairs hospitals throughout the state also use contingency management programs with success. This bill intends to make these programs accessible on a wider scale by authorizing them to be reimbursable by Medi-Cal. “With an overdose crisis that gets worse every year, it’s time to invest in programs and services that we know will prevent overdose and improve the health and lives of people who use drugs,” said Kevin Rogers, interim CEO of San Francisco AIDS Foundation. “The success of our

PROP program, which takes a harm reduction approach to help people who use stimulants like methamphetamine and cocaine reduce and stop their use, and many other contingency management programs demonstrates the positive impact these programs can have if they are scaled up and replicated. SFAF strongly supports SB 110, and we call on the Governor to sign this important bill into law. Thank you Senator Wiener for your leadership on this effort.”

The bill would also require the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) to issue guidance on the use of contingency management programs for Medi-Cal patients.

The bill is sponsored by the San Francisco AIDS Foundation, APLA Health, Equality California, the City and County of San Francisco, and the California Association of Alcohol and Drug Program Executives (CAADPE).

“Discrimination, stigma and shame are all barriers that prevent too many LGBTQ+ people from receiving the treatment they need to overcome meth use and addition. Enough is enough.” said Equality California Executive Director Rick Chavez Zbur. “I’m grateful that the California Assembly took bold action today to increase access to a proven, evidence-based solution to this crisis. Thanks to Senator Scott Wiener’s visionary leadership, The Recovery Incentives Act will improve and save the lives of countless LGBTQ+ Californians.”

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Latino Entrepreneur Launches Book Giveaway to Students in Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month

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Ivan Estrada at National Association of Realtor’s Conference “Top 30 under 30,” Dallas,TX, September 15, 2021.

By Staff Writer In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Angeleno author Ivan Estrada launches a book giveaway for students with his upcoming release, Brand with Purpose.

Reflecting on his mission to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs, business leader Ivan Estrada expressed, “Even though I grew up in Los Angeles with a significant Mexican community, there wasn’t enough media representation for role models who looked like me. I wrote this book to encourage the seeker, the underdog, the creative, and anyone who feels different. As an entrepreneur who is also gay and Latino, I have experienced feeling like I didn’t fit in. Finding your passions and purpose helps you overcome challenges to build a more successful career.”

Ivan’s book giveaway has the support of early community partners who will connect their students to the program, such as USC Lambda Scholars, META Foundation, Junior League of Los Angeles, and LEAP Foundation. More community partners will be connected before the book release date of November 16th. Any student who wants a book sent to them can register through Ivan’s website or social media. “I know it

is important to have this book giveaway so students who need my book can have the opportunity to access the wisdom and support of diverse mentors. When I was in school, I depended on scholarships and struggled to pay for required books. Anyone, in any part of the United States, whether in school or in mid-career, if you are in financial need and want a free book to support your career development, you can get my book sent to you,” remarked Ivan Estrada.

“Now, more than ever, high school and college students need leadership principles from mentors who embrace diversity. The LEAP Foundation is excited to share Brand with Purpose with our network and be a community partner as it is part of our mission to help young adults identify their passions and develop their leadership goals,” stated Charlie Gallagher, Executive Director of LEAP Foundation.

In addition to the book giveaway, students can sign up for raffle prizes which include jewelry from Kyle Chan Design and a factory tour of Tampico Spice. “I met Ivan at the Stanford University Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative program. He’s a visionary entrepreneur and a great example of the American dream. I would be honored

to host a tour of my manufacturing facility to his students to learn the behind-the-scenes operation,” expressed Dan Martino, an executive from Tampico Spice.

Fellow entrepreneurs and community leaders express support for Ivan’s book and community outreach. Author and philanthropist Princess Sarah Culberson commented, “Ivan is a pioneer, a self-made entrepreneur harnessing the power of social media to launch and develop his successful real estate career. He is a light, a resource who lifts other people up, someone who cares about the world. Ivan shares his story of selfdiscovery so that others can identify patterns that shape who we are. It is so wonderful that Brand with Purpose gives the reader inspiration from interviews, case studies, and questions.”

Recently, Ivan was a speaker at an entrepreneur conference in Dallas with the National Association of Realtors’ conference for “Top 30 under 30.” At that conference, he encouraged attendees to pre-order the book Brand with Purpose and to join in gifting the book to others who need it. “Ivan has an inspiring story to share with the world.

His keynote and book tell a timely story of aligning self, vision, and opportunity,

wrapped up with an entertaining style,” remarked Brandon Green, attendee at the conference and CEO of Chapter 2 Ventures.

As an alumni of University of Southern California (USC), Ivan is dedicated to sharing lessons from his book and his business savvy to college students and youth. This week, he spoke to a graduate-level marketing class of USC Professor Anne Framroze.

She expressed, “Students loved his insights about how to create a compelling self-brand, and they were particularly inspired when he shared his personal branding story.”

Ivan is raising money from sponsors to give away 7,000 books to students. On why it is important to outreach with free books, Ivan Estrada commented, “This book is a collection of wisdom I wish I’d had when I first started my career, and it is a book I want to give to the next generation of entrepreneurs.”

Interested sponsors for this book giveaway can donate directly at bit.ly/booksbyivan Interested community partners or students can contact Ivan’s team on IvanEstrada.com

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Offer valid only on new bookings made on or after July 1, 2021 with deposit or full payment no later than September 30, 2021 for travel commencing no later than December 31, 2022. Incentive will be provided to lead client/trip payee following trip departure. Paid-in-full bookings: bookings of $15,000+ qualify to receive a $750 credit; bookings of $12,000 – 14,999 qualify to receive a $500 credit; bookings of $10,000 – 11,999 qualify to receive a $300 credit; bookings of $8,000 – 9,999 qualify to receive a $200 credit; bookings of $4,000 – 7,999 qualify to receive a $150 credit; bookings of $2,000 – 3,999 qualify to receive a $100 credit. Booked and paid-in-full travel credit value requires payment-in-full at time of booking. Deposited bookings: bookings of $15,000+ qualify to receive a $375 credit; bookings of $12,000 – 14,999 qualify to receive a $250 credit; bookings of $10,000 – 11,999 qualify to receive a $150 credit; bookings of $8,000 – 9,999 qualify to receive a $100 credit; bookings of $4,000 – 7,999 qualify to receive a $75 credit; bookings of $2,000 – 3,999 qualify to receive a $50 credit. Valid only on cruise or tour bookings provided through one of AAA’s preferred travel providers; not valid on Fly/Drive packages. Incentives cannot be substituted, are nonrefundable, and nontransferable. The promotion’s Gift Card merchants are subject to change at any time and are not endorsed by or affiliated with AAA, nor are such merchants considered sponsors or cosponsors of this promotion. AAA disclaims responsibility for any products or services purchased using a gift card provided under the promotion. Gift cards/certificates are subject to the issuing merchant’s terms and conditions, which are subject to change at merchant’s sole discretion. A U.S. address is required for delivery. 5Rate is per person, land and round trip economy-class airfare from the featured gateway (other gateways available, rates may vary), based on double occupancy for check-in on November 1, 2021 in ocean view king room accommodations at Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel on O’ahu and includes taxes, fees and surcharges collected by seller at time of booking. 6Rate is per person, land and round trip economy-class airfare from the featured gateway (other gateways available, rates may vary), based on double occupancy for check-in on December 1, 2021 in resort view room accommodations at Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa on Maui and includes taxes, fees and surcharges collected by seller at time of booking. 7Rate is per person, land and round trip economy-class airfare from the featured gateway (other gateways available, rates may vary), based on double occupancy for check-in on December 1, 2021 in junior suite room accommodations at Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas All-Inclusive in Cabo San Lucas and includes taxes, fees and surcharges collected by seller at time of booking. 8Kids 17 & younger stay free in same room as adults using existing bedding at the Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel or Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa. Occupancy limits apply.

AAA Travel Alert: Many travel destinations have implemented COVID-19-related restrictions. Before making travel plans, check to see if hotels, attractions, cruise lines, tour operators, restaurants and local authorities have issued health and safety-related restrictions or entry requirements. The local tourism board is a good resource for updated information. For all offers, unless otherwise indicated: Rates quoted are accurate at time of publication & are per person, based on double occupancy. Gratuities, transfers, excursions and, for non-air-inclusive offers, airfare, taxes, fees & surcharges, are additional. Advertised rates do not include any applicable daily resort or facility fees payable directly to the hotel at check-out; such fee amounts will be advised at the time of booking. Rates, terms, conditions, availability, itinerary, taxes, fees, surcharges, deposit, payment, cancellation terms/conditions & policies subject to change without notice at any time. Cruise rates capacity-controlled. Advance reservations through AAA Travel required to obtain Member Benefits & savings which may vary based on departure date. Rates may be subject to increase after full payment for increases in government-imposed taxes or fees and, except for air-inclusive offers, for supplier-imposed fees. Blackout dates & other restrictions may apply.

As to Air-Inclusive Offers Only: Other restrictions may apply, including, but not limited to, baggage limitations & charges for first & second checked bag, standby policies & fees, nonrefundable airfare/airline tickets, advance purchase requirements & supplier & airline-imposed change/cancellation fees up to & including the price of the fare plus any applicable fare differential (which may involve pre-notification deadlines). Air component of packaged offers may be nonrefundable; refunds are subject to supplier & airline terms & conditions. Supplier & airline fees & policies may vary. Contact your supplier & ticketing airline for more information; for baggage fees & other details, see www.iflybags.com. Rates involving round trip air transportation for travel dates or from gateways other than those advertised may differ. Not responsible for errors or omissions. Your local AAA Club acts as an agent for Pleasant Holidays®. To learn how we collect and use your information, visit the privacy link at AAA.com. ©2021 Auto Club Services, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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New LGBTQ Documentary “Chris and Will: The Real Prince Charmings” to Screen at AMC in Los Angeles

By Staff Writer

The Brand new LGBTQ-themed documentary Chris and Will: The Real Prince Charmings is slated to screen across the US. Once upon a time, two little boys had dreams of what their perfect life would become. One dreamt of Disney World and the other of Happy Faces.

Years later, they would meet while working at Disney World and ultimately become each other’s lifeline.

“Chris and Will: The Real Prince Charmings” is a true story about the life of Chris L. Antie and Will Antie. Much pain, devotion and tenaciousness have allowed them to share this beautiful story that ultimately brought them to the altar. Filled with original camcorder footage and clips, the documentary takes us on a journey into the lives of Chris and Will as they overcome many obstacles including homophobia, discrimination, mental struggles and bullying.

A true Disney fairy tale come true; the documentary is above it all a story of love conquering darkness.

The documentary is set to screening at AMC locations in key markets across the US: October 15 – New York AMC Empire 25 October 17 – Chicago AMC River East 21 (6pm showing)

October 22 – Las Vegas AMC Town Square 18 October 24 – San Francisco AMC Matreon 16 (6pm showing) November 7 – Los Angeles AMC Century City 15 (6pm showing) Officially releasing in select theaters and locations on November 12, 2021 Chris and Will also have a widely successful podcast show featured on iHeartRadio and other podcast platforms. “What About Our Life?” is running on its third season and has been recognized by the CEO of iHeart for it’s rapid growth. They have over 100k worldwide followers that has indeed given them a platform to work off of.

What About Our Life explores the continuous adventures of Chris and Will and the life they’ve experienced together as an LGBTQ couple. Their many accomplishments have brought the world to becoming fascinated with their life from working with the Walt Disney Company, the NBC/ Universal Company, their assistance in building the Harry Potter exhibits from coast to coast, Chris being a celebrity chef, and to their life around the many areas of Hollywood.

Some of the guests they had on the show include: Fran Drescher, Bruve Vilanch, Taylor Dayne and Marion Ross to name a few For tickets and more info go to: www.chrisandwill.com

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The Rich History of Prehemptive CBD Creams

The following is a question and answer with Paul Herve, founder of Prehemptive CBD creams, based on the formulas of a botanical chemist in 1933 Provence, France Q: What is the history of Prehemptive?

A: It all started with an old handwritten notebook of natural remedies for sleep, inflammation, and arthritis. Although CBD is a recent movement, Prehemptive draws its inspiration from my great-grandfather’s natural pharmaceutical formulas, a botanical chemist in 1933 Provence, France. A time when medicine was wildcrafted fresh in small batches, using only potent, good-for-you ingredients. Rooted in this treasured legacy, we’ve been crafting hemp CBD products since 2016, harnessing the healing power of nature to champion healthy, happy humans.

Can you talk Prehemptive‘s flagship product, Prehemptive Sports CBD Creams and full-spectrum topicals and botanicals?

Prehemptive Sports CBD Cream is a treasured family recipe from the south of France for body & skin trauma, arthritis, sunburn, muscle spasms and inflammation.

The cream’s superior effectiveness results from its unique blend of full-spectrum hemp cannabinoids extract, arnica, calendula, ginger, and lavender essential oils infused in organic Shea butter, always crafted fresh in small batches, 100% active ingredients, no fillers and no preservatives, free of parabens, petroleum, or irritating chemicals.

What is the suggested use?

Apply a pea-sized amount to the affected part of the body and gently massage until absorbed. For acute and chronic pain, use a second coating immediately after the first application. When applied, it instantly blends into the skin’s pores, precisely what nature intended for body butter, making the delivery to the targeted area more efficient for faster

pain relief. The cream absorbs quickly, leaving your skin soft and smooth.

When using Prehemptive Sports salve, keep in mind, our cream formulation is very concentrated. A pea-sized amount will cover a large part of the body’s targeted area. In everyday use, a small 2 oz jar will last you three months. “Less, More Often” is more effective than “More, Less Often.” A little goes a long way!

Can you talk about the quality and reliability of the product?

Reliability counts when it comes to you and your family’s overall health.

Our CBD crafter has an industry-leading quality control system. It uses third-party laboratories to analyze our hemp extracts final products for cannabinoid potency, heavy metals, bacterial and microbial life, mycotoxins (fungus), and pesticides. Our products are 100% natural, made with organic ingredients, no preservative, no filler, vegan and gluten-free.

How Does CBD Topical Work?

The cannabinoids primarily interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system, a grouping of millions of cannabinoid receptors found throughout your body. Almost every organ of your body, including your skin, contains cannabinoid receptors. The endocannabinoid system has four primary purposes: neuron protection, stress relief, immune response, and regulating the body’s general state of balance (Homeostasis), impacting faculties such as appetite, sleep, mood, and pain. CBD Topicals, like oils, does this by binding to cell receptors in muscle tissue, skin, and nerves. In a 2019 report, the Arthritis Foundation found that 79% of the 2,600 arthritis patients surveyed had considered using CBD or had already used it. Among those using CBD, 55% used a topical product applied to the joints for pain.

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