Dear Reader,
As we dive into the month of February, love takes center stage in our hearts and minds. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and it’s time to consider what this day means to us. Are you making special plans with your romantic partner? Or, perhaps a parent or child? Or is it just another day?
Love, in all its forms, is a force that unites us. Whether it’s the love between partners, friends, parents, children or the self-love that is crucial for personal growth, February reminds us to appreciate and celebrate these bonds. You might even explore the many dimensions of love within the LGBTQ+ community, through the unique stories that shape our collective narrative.
As we navigate the complexities of the world, let’s remember the importance of empathy and understanding. Our community is built on the pillars of acceptance, respect, and love. In the spirit of this month, let’s continue to uplift and support one another, fostering a sense of belonging that transcends boundaries.
This month, let’s celebrate the power of connection, diversity, and the various forms of love that make our world a more vibrant and compassionate place.
Thank you for being a part of the OutClique family. We hope this month’s issue brings you joy, inspiration, and a renewed sense of connection. Together, let’s make February a month filled with love and acceptance.
May happiness be abounding.¹
Dr. Steven²
Publisher & Editor in Chief
OutClique Magazine
¹Easterday-Holder, A. DMA (former Chair and Professor of Music at Carson-Newman University and choir member Immanuel Baptist Church, Lexington, KY). (www.ibclex.org)
²McEldowney Jensen, PhD.,J. Director of Graduate Studies, Educational Policy Studies & Education. University of Kentucky, College of Education. (Doctoral supervisor) Dissertation title: Pediatrics education in an AHEC setting: Preparing students to provide patient centered medicine. A research study of ways that medical students learn patient centered medicine through their rotations in AHEC clinical settings.
