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David Clarke
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Bylines: Out Smart Magazine & others.
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My latest for The Big Smoke looks at why the #SCOTUS dismissal of Kim Davis’ appeal is both a victory & a warning. From Justice Thomas’ Dobbs concurrence to renewed state-level challenges, #MarriageEquality remains vulnerable.
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#LGBTQIA #CivilRights
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November 13, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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This may be the best article I’ve written for @outsmartmagazine.bsky.social. It's about the removal of the #Houston rainbow crosswalks & the courageous #LGBTQIA+ response that followed. Our #visibility and rights matter now more than ever.
www.outsmartmagazine.com/2025/11/hous...
Houston’s Rainbow Crosswalks Erased, but Pride Endures
When Texas officials ordered Houston’s rainbow crosswalks removed, residents and local leaders fought back with chalk rainbows, defiance, and hope—showing that Pride can’t be power-washed away.
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November 8, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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Jess and Trish Golden’s breathtaking mountaintop wedding celebrated love and joy. Read their story in my @outsmartmagazine.bsky.social Wedding Guide feature: www.outsmartmagazine.com/2025/10/gold...
#OutSmartMagazine #LGBTQWeddings #QueerLove #LoveIsLove #MarriageEquality
Golden Love: Jess and Trish’s Mountaintop Wedding in Washington
Jess and Trish met on Hinge, fell in love through honesty and adventure, and celebrated their September 2024 mountain wedding with family, friends, and dogs by their side.
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October 30, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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I interviewed @thejinkx.bsky.social & @bendelacreme.bsky.social about the brand-new #JinkxAndDeLa #HolidayShow, returning this season with a genre-bending, heartfelt & hilariously sharp new production.
Read on @broadwayworld.com: www.broadwayworld.com/philadelphia...
#QueerTheatre #Drag #LGBTQIA
Interview: Jinkx Monsoon & BenDeLaCreme Are Bringing Holiday Magic to a City Near You
Eight years into redefining what a holiday show can be, drag powerhouses Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme are once again decking the halls, and the patriarchy, with a brand-new production of The Jinkx &...
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October 29, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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Daniel & Patrick Lazour discuss how #WeLiveInCairo captures the sound of protest & the humanity of revolution. Their new cast album preserves a movement, and a moment. Read my @broadwayworld.com interview: www.broadwayworld.com/article/Inte...
#BroadwayWorld #TheLazours #MusicalTheatre #CastAlbum
Interview: Preserving Protest and Legacy with WE LIVE IN CAIRO Cast Album
With the release of WE LIVE IN CAIRO (Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording), The Lazours reflect on the show’s evolution, the collaboration behind the album’s sound, and how their upcoming musicals ex...
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October 28, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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Houston’s #CleoRoastingCo. & #CavoCoffee are redefining queer spaces through community, craft, and caffeine. Read my @outsmartmagazine.bsky.social feature about the 2025 #GayestAndGreatest winners here: www.outsmartmagazine.com/2025/10/cleo...
#OutSmartMagazine #LGBTQIA #Houston #CoffeeCulture
Cleo Roasting and Cavo Coffee Brew Community with Every Cup
Cleo Roasting Co. and sister café Cavo Coffee are OutSmart’s 2025 favorites, celebrated for queer visibility, women-led sourcing, and brewing Houston community alongside every cup.
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October 27, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Five Harris County judges are proving that authenticity & excellence can coexist on the bench.
Meet Houston’s “Fab Five,” as dubbed by @lgbtqvictoryfund.bsky.social, in my @outsmartmagazine.bsky.social feature by!
www.outsmartmagazine.com/2025/10/exce...
#LGBTQIA #Justice #Houston
Excellence Under Pressure: Harris County’s "Fab Five" Judges
Harris County’s “Fab Five” LGBTQ judges face constant scrutiny and higher expectations. Their record of fairness, reform, and leadership shows how representation and excellence go hand in hand.
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October 24, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Celebrating an #EarnedMedia win: I placed Blake Albers, Founder & CEO of #AlbersCraftMeats, in #AgFunderNews. He talks about why production control > label claims.
Need PR that builds authority and visibility? Reach out to #OhHelloAgency today!
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#PR #Visibility
'Control of production is more important than loosely based label claims,' says Nebraska beef producer
'Control of production is more important than loosely based label claims,' says Blake Albers of Albers Craft Meats
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October 22, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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Houston’s rainbow crosswalks were built as a promise of safety, remembrance & belonging.
Now, with the state ordering their removal, Houstonians reflect on their meaning & what’s truly at stake.
Read via @outsmartmagazine.bsky.social:
www.outsmartmagazine.com/2025/10/hous...
#LGBTQ #Houston #Pride
Erasing Color, Erasing Community: Houston’s Rainbow Crosswalks and the Fight for Visibility
Houston’s rainbow crosswalks were created to honor a life lost, not to make a political statement. Now, after Governor Abbott ordered their removal, community leaders say the move represents a deeper ...
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October 10, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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For @broadwayworld.com, I interviewed @dramagal.bsky.social about the launch of #BroadwayBannedBooksWeek, a new tradition uniting #Broadway, libraries, and publishing against censorship. And featuring @georgetakei.bsky.social!

Full story: www.broadwayworld.com/article/Inte...

#BannedBooksWeek
Interview: Broadway Banned Books Week Launches With George Takei & Performers
Broadway has always been about telling stories that illuminate, challenge, and connect us. From October 5–11, 2025, Broadway and the No Book Bans coalition are teaming up to launch the inaugural Broad...
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October 2, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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Proud to be partnering on #BroadwayBannedBooksWeek with Brooklyn Public Library @bklynlibrary.bsky.social and several Broadway and Off-Broadway shows! #MyStoryBelongs #MiHistoriaPertenece Thank you, @declarke85.bsky.social!

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Interview: Broadway Banned Books Week Launches With George Takei & Performers
Broadway has always been about telling stories that illuminate, challenge, and connect us. From October 5–11, 2025, Broadway and the No Book Bans coalition are teaming up to launch the inaugural Broad...
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October 1, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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I'm celebrating a big client #PRWin! Susan Pilato of Mantra Inspired Furniture is featured in @virginiabusiness.bsky.social’s #WomenInLeadership.
At #OhHelloAgency, we’re passionate about helping clients earn the kind of recognition that builds lasting visibility. Ready for your story to be next?
SUSAN PILATO | Owner and principal, PC&A Business Environments; CEO, Mantra Inspired Furniture - Virginia Business
At the age of 5, Susan Pilato knew she wanted to own her own business. She realized that goal at the age of 25, when she and Donna Counts launched what is now known as PC&A Business Environments, a co...
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September 30, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Ryan & Michael’s intimate backyard wedding proves that real magic isn’t in the glitz, it’s in the intention, the candlelight & the handmade details. I shared their story in @outsmartmagazine.bsky.social: www.outsmartmagazine.com/2025/09/ryan...
#LGBTQIA #DIYWedding #LoveStory
A Backyard Glow: Ryan and Michael’s Intimate Texas Wedding
Ryan Russell and Michael Waligura brought warmth and creativity to their Nacogdoches wedding, turning a backyard-style celebration into a candlelit evening filled with love, laughter, and personal tou...
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September 29, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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Montrose Center's #OutForGood #Gala is one of #Houston’s most dazzling nights. And one of the most impactful, raising funds for LGBTQIA+ programs! I covered the event & honorees #AtlantisNarcisse & @bradpritchett.bsky.social for @outsmartmagazine.bsky.social! www.outsmartmagazine.com/2025/09/mont...
Leather, Lace and Legacy: Montrose Center Gala Honors Community Leaders
The Montrose Center’s 2025 Out for Good gala honors Atlantis Narcisse and Brad Pritchett for their leadership in advancing Houston’s LGBTQ community.
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September 24, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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Celebrating a PR win for my client, #MantraInspiredFurniture. Founder Susan Pilato was on The Wild Party podcast to talk sustainability, inclusivity & the future of American hardwood furniture.
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0Ea...
#PublicRelations #ClientSuccess #ThoughtLeadership
Forever Furniture : Connection, Inclusivity & Well-Being Susan Pilato, Mantra Inspired Furniture
YouTube video by BoomTown Marketing
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September 9, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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I'm featured in #TheBigSMokeAU, where I liken #ChatGPT to my morning coffee. #AI's essential for speed, not perfection.
The real skill? Prompting with purpose.
Read why I think #communications pros everywhere must master that muscle: thebigsmoke.com.au/2025/09/04/f...
#PromptEngineering
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September 4, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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I helped #TheBigSmoke team with individualized North American media pitching, leading to #eJewishPhilanthropy coverage on efforts encouraging Jewish households to electrify & make greener choices.
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#PublicRelations #EarnedMedia #Sustainability #ClimateAction
Australian ‘It’s Time’ initiative encourages Jewish households to ‘electrify’ and make greener choices
Jewish Climate Network organizes home information sessions to get Jewish families to opt for electric appliances, solar panels
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September 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Took George Michael to the groomer for his first time. I’m happy with the results!
#Cavapoo #Puppy
September 1, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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Pamela & Malissa Dunnings’ Laguna Beach #wedding didn’t go as planned. A sudden medical emergency turned their big day into a 30-second ceremony surrounded by first responders. Read their story in my @outsmartmagazine.bsky.social feature:
www.outsmartmagazine.com/2025/07/dunn...
#LGBTQ #Love
Even in Crisis, Pamela and Malissa Dunnings Show Love’s Strength
Pamela and Malissa Dunnings planned a beach wedding—but a medical emergency led them to marry in front of first responders, proving love can shine through any storm.
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August 26, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Celebrating an #EarnedMedia success! #MICImagingAndProcedureCenter was featured on #EnterpriseFitRadio, where Dr. Pat Harty shared how patient-first care & innovation go hand in hand.
Listen here: epodcastnetwork.com/precision-wi...
For #PR that gets results, reach out to #OhHello today.
#Visibility
Precision Without Pressure: What Every Industry Can Learn from Patient-Centered Healthcare - Top Entrepreneurs Podcast | Enterprise Podcast Network
Dr. Pat Harty, Interventional Radiologist at MIC Imaging and Procedure Center, where he helps patients access minimally invasive procedures in a calm, patient-first setting joins Enterprise Fit Radio.
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August 25, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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Gamma Vega’s dark, club-ready electronic pop is rooted in #Houston’s queer nightlife and powered by self-expression. For @outsmartmagazine.bsky.social, I profile the rising artist and her bold new sound.
Read: www.outsmartmagazine.com/2025/08/gamm...
#GammaVega #HoustonMusic #QueerArtists #LGBTQ
Gamma Vega Drops Dark Dance Pop with Queer Power and Heart
With her club-ready EP Gamma, Houston’s Gamma Vega channels queer joy, Latinx pride, and dark pop energy into a sound that’s both personal and electrifying.
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August 25, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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I'm excited to celebrate Nicole Scuderi of #OCSArtServices' feature on #EnterprisePodcastNetwork, where she shares her leadership journey.
This is the power of strategic #PR. If you’re ready to grow your visibility, connect with #OhHelloAgency today.
Listen: epodcastnetwork.com/from-studio-...
From Studio to CEO: How Nicole Scuderi Is Redefining Leadership in the Arts & Culture Industry - Top Entrepreneurs Podcast | Enterprise Podcast Network
Nicole Scuderi, Owner of OCS Art Services, which is a Brooklyn-based art logistics firm known for white-glove crating, packing, and shipping joins Enterprise Radio.
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August 21, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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I'm proud to have secured this earned media for #OCSArtServices. Owner Nicole Scuderi joined @daedalushowell.bsky.social to share the planning, skill & logistics behind moving priceless art. Hear her around 28:00: open.spotify.com/episode/4zJe...
Want wins like this? Reach out!
#PRWin #EarnedMedia
Cross-Country Trips, Cold Cases, and the Art of Reinvention
The Daedalus Howell Show · Episode
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August 15, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Paul Luna’s PHASES blends #rap, #R&B & #soul while staying true to his #Houston roots and #LGBTQ identity. My feature for @outsmartmagazine.bsky.social highlights his journey, artistry, and fearless authenticity.
Read the feature: www.outsmartmagazine.com/2025/08/paul...
#HipHop #QueerMusic
Paul Luna Brings Queer Energy and Honesty to Houston Hip-Hop
Houston’s Paul Luna blends hip-hop, soul, and poetic vulnerability in PHASES, a genre-bending new album that encourages listeners to live freely and love boldly.
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August 14, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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The Gay Softball World Series comes to Houston Sept. 21–27! My @outsmartmagazine.bsky.social feature explores #HoustonMSLA’s legacy, the tournament’s impact, and what it means for LGBTQ+ athletes.
www.outsmartmagazine.com/2025/07/gay-...
#LGBTQ #Softball #Sports #Community #Visibility #Houston
Houston to Host 2025 Gay Softball World Series
The 2025 Gay Softball World Series returns to Houston this fall, led by the Montrose Softball League and the community figures who helped make it happen.
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August 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM