In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, Jeff forgets to turn on his mic and the cubs are joined by returning guest Drew to discuss a rather impactful topic. Before and during the pandemic, LGBTQ+ spaces have been shutting their doors as it becomes financially difficult to maintain them. Listen in as the guys share their thoughts on what the true cost of losing these spaces might be and how others may be able to survive post-COVID.

Show Topic

As the pandemic swept across the globe, LGBTQ+ spaces in the US faced financial devastation. From online fundraising, new owners, to closures – what have we lost? Will the community be able to recover in the future when pandemic is behind us? 

Some of the known closures include:

• Cuties, Flaming Saddles, Gold Coast, Gym Bar, Rage – West Hollywood, California, USA
• Menz & Mollyz Bar – Halifax, Alberta, Canada 
• Boom! Nightclub – Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada 
• DC Eagle – Washington, D.C., USA
• Stud, San Francisco, California, USA
• Parliament House, Orlando, Florida, USA

References

• CNN Article – The pandemic is hurting gay and lesbian bars. The consequences for the community could be Devastating
• Your Community Paper Article – The Way We Were: A place to call home: the Parliament House Closes
• Washington Blade Article – DC Eagle to Close for Good
• Project Q Article – Pandemic leads gay-owned Creative Approach to shut down
• Wikipedia – Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the LGBT community

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