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The Activist Elite, A Conversation with Stephaun Elite Wallace

July 8, 2023 esteemfeedback Comments Off

Earlier this past spring PrideIndex had the pleasure of conversing with Stephaun Elite Wallace, our 2023 Esteem Honoree for Outstanding Healthcare Professional, National . Dr. Stephaun E. Wallace is a research epidemiologist, public health and […]

Writer & Activist, Tarik Daniels shares his Bedside Manner

May 18, 2023 esteemfeedback Comments Off

Pride Index is thrilled to bring an update on the 2022 Future Leaders National Esteem Award winner, Tarik Daniels. Tarik is the Executive Director and Founder of Austin-based WhatsintheMirror, a justice movement and health awareness organization. […]

Black queer artist/activist talks about his passion & purpose

April 14, 2023 esteemfeedback Comments Off

Dion Alexander McNeal is a Black non-binary person, thriving with HIV. They are a HIV advocate, multimedia expert, and certified good troublemaker. Dion, aka Dusty Lion, founded Hopeful in Victory, LLC and one of its […]

Prep Rally, One on one interview of Dr. Terrance Weeden

March 1, 2023 esteemfeedback Comments Off

Photos Courtesy of Dr. Terrance Weeden PrideIndex recently chatted with Chicago-based pediatrician and adolescent medicine physician Dr. Terrance Weeden. Weeden received his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Georgia Campus. He is […]

A Man with Ambition: A conversation with E.C. Pizarro III

January 3, 2023 esteemfeedback Comments Off

Photo By: Lia Clay Miller E.C. Pizarro III is a man with high ambitions. E.C. worked as a brand designer and tech entrepreneur for over 12 years. After obtaining his Bachelor of Fine Arts from […]

An Affair to Remember, One on One with DiamondKesawn

December 24, 2022 esteemfeedback Comments Off

We present our lost interview with Raynbow Affair Magazine Editor-in-Chief DiamondKesawn. The Boston raised, and Baltimore made larger than life personality was born Kesawn Cooper. He became known as a girl’s best friend, aka Diamond. […]

Definition of A Legend: An interview of JD Balmain

November 19, 2022 esteemfeedback Comments Off

At first glance, you might mistake Joel D. Jackson, also known as JD Balmain, for an educator, lawyer, or family doctor. He does not appear to be someone who walks balls. As he speaks, it […]

Celebrating the life of an icon

October 3, 2022 esteemfeedback Comments Off

Photo from Mama Gloria screening at The Chicago South Side Film Fest in November 2021. A celebration of life for Esteem Award winner – Chicago transgender rights icon “Mama” Gloria Allen will take place Thursday, […]

The Society of Intriguing Black Gay Gentlemen Part 2: Chefs and Culinary Artist

September 1, 2022 esteemfeedback Comments Off

Mr. Bake Kareem Queeman Photo By Ricky Day In honor of the LGBT Food and Wine Festival in Atlanta’s Central Park, EBANMAN and PrideIndex shift the focus of its Society of Intriguing Black Gay Men […]

Health, wealth, & love: A conversation with Dr. Jesse Sanders

August 30, 2022 esteemfeedback Comments Off

We present to you Dr. Jesse Sanders, Ph.D. Dr. Sanders will moderate the mental health, relationship, and wealth-building panel session for our Artists in the Afternoon: Prose, Poetry, & More event on Saturday, September 3, at the […]