Q&A: Tom House On Going Past Mere Acceptance To Pride In The LGBTQ+ Community - 27 East

Q&A: Tom House On Going Past Mere Acceptance To Pride In The LGBTQ+ Community

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Tom House at the pride parade in East Hampton earlier this month.  DANA SHAW

Tom House at the pride parade in East Hampton earlier this month. DANA SHAW

Tom House at the Bridgehampton School.  COURTESY TOM HOUSE

Tom House at the Bridgehampton School. COURTESY TOM HOUSE

Joseph P. Shaw on Jul 1, 2022
June was Pride Month, a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community and a declaration of purpose: It’s not just acceptable to be the person you are, it’s something to be proud... more

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