A MAGA stronghold. A queer baker. And the best cinnamon rolls in northern Arizona.

In a town where rainbow flags are rare, The Bearded Baker has become a sanctuary for queer visibility, and seriously good bread.

Geri Koeppel (she/her) Nov 5, 2025

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How Muralist Shela Yu Embraced Her Queer, Chinese American Story

A queer Chinese American artist from Mesa, Yu blends identity, healing, and creativity to make space for visibility — and for play — in Arizona’s desert arts scene.

Annika Miyata (she/her) Nov 3, 2025

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The Queer Chef Reviving Arizona’s Less-Discussed Chinese History

Chinese chorizo is being reborn in Tucson through Feng-Feng Yeh’s mission to preserve history, build visibility, and celebrate intersectional identity.

Annika Miyata (she/her) Nov 3, 2025

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