""People want to support Black- and queer-owned businesses, especially as a form of resistance to a lot of the stuff that we're seeing now politically," Holmes says. "It's been a real connective tissue for us that folks are able to see us on the app already knowing that we're a queer-affirming space.""
""It's a really difficult time for our community right now," Sprinkman says. "It's now more than ever important that we really put the money in the hands of the people that see us as our most authentic selves.""
Again Vintage, co-owned by Ryann Holmes and Sara Elise, offers a calming space amidst New York City's hustle. The store emphasizes inclusivity, joining the Everywhere Is Queer app to connect LGBTQ+ businesses. Holmes notes that support for Black- and queer-owned businesses is a form of resistance against current political issues. The app, launched by Charlie Sprinkman, has grown to over 20,000 businesses, highlighting the urgency of strengthening networks amid rising anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. Sprinkman stresses the importance of empowering authentic representation within the community.
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