Jermaine Antonio

Cathedral City LGBT Days kicked off Pride season in the Coachella Valley with drag performances, community celebration, and a headlining concert from David Archuleta. Here is a recap of the event and why Pride celebrations in the desert happen outside of June.

A reflection on the 39th Annual Palm Springs Black History Month Parade & Town Faire, honoring Section 14 survivors, celebrating community, and connecting history to real estate in Greater Palm Springs.

Black History Paint Night hosted by the City of Palm Springs Parks & Recreation turned into an unexpected evening of creativity, culture, and community, inspired by the vibrant work of Alma Thomas.

Sometimes the plans that fall apart make room for better ones. A forgotten contest, four surprise tickets, and a last-minute night out at the Plaza Theatre reminded us that the best stories are usually the ones you never plan.

We’ve been attending Info-A-Go-Go for the past couple of years, and it continues to be one of our favorite community events. From meaningful conversations to meeting organizations doing incredible work year-round, this year’s gathering at Hotel ZOSO reminded us how much good is happening right here in our desert.

Joseph and I recently made a big shift — moving in with family while we prepare to buy our first home. Even as a realtor, the path to homeownership isn’t always straightforward, and through workshops with Lift to Rise we’ve learned just how important it is to make sacrifices for the long run. In this post, I’m sharing how our journey started, the advice that struck a chord with us, and why we’ll be documenting our process along the way.