Dallas Voice, the premier media source for LGBT Texas, celebrates its 30th anniversary on May 16 with a commemorative issue that chronicles the history it has shared with the community. Since 1984, the “New Voice in Dallas” has provided the best in news, culture and entertainment journalism for the community.

Many changes have occurred during those 30 years, including the sale of the paper in 2013 to longtime Dallas Voice employees, Leo Cusimano and Terry Thompson. Cusimano began his career with Dallas Voice in 1992 and has worked as advertising director for most of them. Thompson, who has been with the company for 13 years, now serves as president. In October 2013, the management team added Steve Ramos as senior editor.

While the weekly print newspaper has been Dallas Voice’s centerpiece for the past three decades and 1,680 editions, the gay-owned company now provides content through other platforms, including video, podcasts, blogs, business directories and e-newsletters. The paper is available online at DallasVoice.com and has a strong presence on Twitter and Facebook. The company also designs websites for other companies, optimized for mobile and tablet devices.

“Dallas Voice continues to stay relevant as the voice for the LGBT community by listening to our readers, developing relationships and investing in our future,” Cusimano said.” We will continue to document history like the Supreme Court decisions, the state and city challenges for equal rights and to report on our important business and community news for many years to come.” 

The May 16 issue will showcase the community’s history with a focus on who the LGBT community is today. A feature about people under 30 who are making significant contributions to the community’s growth and a spotlight on other 30-year-old LGBT businesses and organizations are part of the issue’s editorial line-up. Cusimano said he’s thankful for the advertisers, supporters and readers of the Dallas Voice as he reflects on what has been accomplished and the visions he has for the paper.

“We continue to honor the people who make Dallas Voice a successful enterprise, and our 30-year anniversary celebration will continue all year,” he said. “ Watch for an open-house invitation once the dust settles, and the pictures are hung from our move.”