Knowledge and Power  Bursting Through looks at the human experience through the lens of LGBTQ+ Allyship. It was intentionally designed to encourage people to share part of their lives, express their feelings, and be heard and seen.  Bursting Through has Read more…

What does Allyship mean to you? October,2024  When Bursting Through participates in community events like Arts Festivals, Equality Days, and PRIDE Celebrations, we share this KNOWLEDGE: 55% of the US adult population self-identify as an LGBTQ+ Ally and 7.1% self-identify Read more…

Knowledge and Power  Bursting Through evolved from and revolves around Active Allyship. Active Allyship is simply living your Allyship values out loud, every day in every possible way.   As a Bursting Through member, Allyship is one of your values and Read more…

Important Interview  “Aging with HIV” is one of series of interviews by Bursting Through Founder Steve Petersen exploring topics important to Allies and the Queer community. This interview was conducted with HIV Advocate Charles Sanchez exclusively for Bursting Through. Q1. Read more…

What does Allyship mean to you? September,2024  When Bursting Through participates in community events like Arts Festivals, Equality Days, and PRIDE Celebrations, we share this KNOWLEDGE: 55% of the US adult population self-identify as an LGBTQ+ Ally and 7.1% self-identify Read more…

Knowledge and Power  I read the press release when Minnesota Governor Tim Walz was announced as Kamala Harris’ running mate. A few paragraphs down these words jumped out at me, “At 17, he enlisted in the National Guard, serving for 24 Read more…

Knowledge and Power  A few weeks ago I went to the grand opening party of a local small business. Like most mixers, it was designed to allow people to explore the space, imbibe, and mingle.  I found myself chatting with Read more…

What does Allyship mean to you? August,2024  When Bursting Through participates in community events like Arts Festivals, Equality Days, and PRIDE Celebrations, we share this KNOWLEDGE: 55% of the US adult population self-identify as an LGBTQ+ Ally and 7.1% self-identify Read more…

Knowledge and Power  I’ve often said Bursting Through is not a political organization, which is true.  It is about community, human connection, and narrowing the space between people who love each other but don’t always know the best way to Read more…

Knowledge and Power  Six years ago I created and hosted an event for my 50th birthday to benefit an LGBTQ+ charity close to my heart.  There were multiple reasons this day was important to me.  Looking back the most important Read more…