Welcome & we'd love to hear from you!
I'd like you folks to pitch me on your stories, your ideas, and coverage beyond news plus politics you would like us to cover
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. - Years ago I decided that I needed to have an active role in engaging with my queer siblings as a professional journalist. The entirety of my career up to that moment, in early 2007, was working as a wire services political journalist and editor. I had actually only been out since 1993 and I knew I wanted to contribute to the greater LGBTQ+ community. My immediate action was starting up a blog, 'Brody's Notes & Scribbles,' which, to my shock, became very successful and led to my establishing myself in queer media.
I have my "creds" listed in my bio so I won't bore you folks with the details. I learned much about queer history, met some amazing queer pioneers, got to experience and appreciate queer culture.
All of which led me to covering the arts and culture of queer people- from dance to music, filmmakers, and social media influencers, especially on YouTube and Instagram. When my good friend and the founder of this website and radio show/podcaster Rob Watson asked me about taking over producer duties on his radio show/podcast in 2016, I jumped at the chance and it certainly expanded my horizons.
Now, I'd like you folks to pitch me on your stories, your ideas, and coverage beyond news plus politics you would like us to cover. Whether you are a queer musician or a filmmaker or even just create brilliant home decor with queer or other themes? Please reach out.
Email me: brodylevesque@ratedlgbtq.com
From time to time I'll write a Brody's Notes & Scribbles column to keep you informed, or add colour to the news for clarity and context, or just opine about LGBTQ subjects.