Making It With Pride, which airs on OutTraveler and YouTube, is the newest LGBTQ+ travel series from Out Traveler and equalpride video. It follows queer couple Teraj and Barry Hoy as they attend Pride events around the globe — and Teraj, a pop and R&B singer, takes the stage.
Read MoreIn the final episode of this season of Making it with Pride, bi musician Teraj and Barry travel to Richmond, Virginia for Black Pride RVA. There, they talk to LGBTQ+ locals, learn about the city's history, and take in the sights and sounds of Richmond. Teraj performs at the event, furthering his efforts to make it as a musician with pride.
Read MoreIn the fourth episode of the new travel series, Making It With Pride, out and proud bisexual pop and R&B singer Teraj and his boyfriend Barry Hoy head north of the border to Canada.
First stop is Toronto where Teraj gives the headline performance at Global Black Pride’s first-ever in-person celebration. Toronto is Barry’s hometown, so he’s proud to show off the best his city has to offer, like all the fine restaurants and, of course, Hanlan’s Point famed clothing-optional beach. The happy couple also finds time to take part in Caribana, Toronto’s Caribbean Carnival.
Read MoreHow about a travel series of Prides around the world? That is the idea behind a new travel series from Out Traveler and equalpridevideo, called "Making It With Pride" that is hosted by American pop and R&B singer Teraj and his boyfriend, Barry Hoy. "Teraj is the host of the Amazon Alexa podcast Gay Travel Today and his partner, Barry Hoy (also known as Asianmapleleaf on Instagram), is a travel writer,"
The first season of “Making It With Pride” will include stopovers in London, Miami, Toronto, St Maarten and Virginia Black Pride. In the series Teraj returns to his hometown, Miami, where he's seen performing at the first in-person Pride that has been hosted since the lockdown brought on by Covid-19.
Teraj released his first CD "Defy" in 2019, only to see his music career stalled by the pandemic. He described the album as being "anchored in messages of empowerment to overcome obstacles, adversity, courageously chase your dreams, and live boldly in your authentic truth."
He added: "As a male living at the intersection of my Blackness and queerness, it was important to me to share those stories and show others out there that they aren't alone and that they, too, can defy the odds."
Read MoreIn the third episode of the new travel series, Making It With Pride, out and proud bisexual pop and R&B singer Teraj and his boyfriend Barry Hoy are off to London where Teraj headlines the city’s Pride celebration. The happy couple visits all the traditional sites like Kensington Gardens, the famed V&A Museum, and more. They also immerse themselves in the community, and pay a special visit to the Queer Britain museum devoted to British LGBTQ+ history and culture.
Share in their thrill when Teraj and Barry are the very first guests to stay at The Other House which opens to coincide with Pride. The pair also stay at the sleek Hart Shoreditch Hotel.
Explore London by bike and the Thames by boat. Catch a birds-eye city view on the London Eye Ferris wheel. Take a train to gay Brighton. And of course, watch Teraj’s stunning Pride performance.
Read MoreIn the second episode of the new travel series, Making It With Pride, out and proud bisexual pop and R&B singer Teraj and his boyfriend Barry Hoy next travel to the Caribbean island of St. Maarten. They find a diverse and welcoming culture, with plenty of activities to fill up their days and nights.
Teraj has flown in to perform, and the happy couple experience all the island has to offer, from fine dining and outdoor activities to a surprisingly rich LGBTQ+ history.
Read MoreAmerican pop and R&B singer Teraj and his boyfriend, Barry Hoy, will be attending Pride events across the globe in a new travel series from Out Traveler and equalpridevideo, called Making It With Pride.
The first season of Out Traveler will include stopovers in London, Miami, Toronto, St Maarten and Virginia Black Pride.
While the couple are both travel influencers, Teraj is a performer and Pop/R&B artist who performs at Pride events. Viewers will watch Teraj return to his hometown, Miami, and see him performing on the main stage at the first in-person Pride that has been hosted since the lockdown brought on by Covid-19…
Read MoreIn the first episode of the new travel series, Making It With Pride, we meet out and proud bisexual pop and R&B singer Teraj and his boyfriend Barry Hoy as they travel to Miami to experience the best the city has to offer as it celebrates the first in-person Pride since the pandemic lockdowns forced the city to go virtual.
The back story is that Teraj's music career was similarly interupted. In early 2020 he released his first album, Defy, and was on the cusp of kicking off a tour when the pandemic hit. Teraj describes Defy as "anchored in messages of empowerment to overcome obstacles, adversity, courageously chase your dreams, and live boldly in your authentic truth. As a male living at the intersection of my Blackness and queerness, it was important to me to share those stories and show others out there that they aren’t alone and that they, too, can defy the odds.”
As Teraj returns to his hometown of Miami, we meet his supportive family, join him dancing on a Pride float, attend the inaugural Legends Ball, and cheer him on as he takes the main stage to perform!
Read MoreMaking It With Pride, which premiers August 11 on OutTraveler and YouTube, is the newest LGBTQ+ travel series from Out Traveler and equalpride video. This first season follows queer singer Teraj and his boyfriend Barry Hoy as they attend Pride events around the globe, with stops in London, Miami, Toronto, St. Maarten, and Virginia Black Pride.
The couple each are travel influencers, but what sets them apart from other Instagrammers who travel for Pride is the fact that Teraj performs at these events as well. Teraj is an out and proud bisexual pop/R&B artist for whom taking the stage at Pride is steeped in meaning. He’s on a journey that is undeniably about building his career but rooted in his love for the LGBTQ+ community.
Read MoreYou may not know him by name, but there is a good chance you have seen his face. Miami-born and NYC-based Teraj is an accomplished model who has worked with some of fashion’s biggest names, and even walked down the runway during the coveted New York Fashion Week. However, these days, he is turning towards music and hopes to inspire others to follow their dreams, just like he did…
Read More‘When you say Black lives matter, you have to include all Black lives’ — Black bisexual advocate Teraj Allen believes solidarity between the Black Lives Matter movement and LGBTQ+ community will bring about a true culture shift.
Read MoreAuthor: Jenny Dean
Teraj is an emerging R&B singer/songwriter, originally from Miami, who was in the midst of rehearsing for his biggest show and tour to date. Then, the coronavirus hit.
"It was definitely crushing for me because this was really my opportunity as an artist to really take my career to the next level so it was a lot of hard work building up to that point."
But, he pushed on making his music video and looking for the next opportunity to share his music and message. He found that chance performing at virtual events-- reaching more people than ever…
Read MoreFrom jazz and blues to pop and folk, these young LGBTQ artists are breaking ground across an ever-changing landscape. And they’ve only just begun…
Read MoreYou may not know the name Teraj yet, but there’s a good chance you’ve seen his face. He was once a model for some of fashion’s biggest names and even walked down the runway during the coveted New York Fashion Week. These days, Teraj has turned towards music, hoping to inspire others to follow their dreams the way he has. Passport sat down with this budding talent to discuss his self-released album and his hopes for the future…
Read More🏳️🌈 Major News: Miami-born pop/R&B singer-songwriter, Teraj, is performing at the Celebrity Cruises Stage at our free Pride Festival on April 4th!
Read MoreGiovanissimo e già famosissimo, Teraj presenta il suo nuovo video musicale “DEFY”, un mix tra pop e R&B di cui Quiiky è orgogliosamente sponsor.
Noto modello, influencer e ballerino con una forte passione per la musica che lo accompagna fin da bambino, dal 2016 inizia a lavorare al suo album di debutto “DEFY” ispirandosi alle sue esperienze di vita. Fin da subito riscontra un grande successo in tutto il mondo ottenendo esibizioni a Roma, Montreal, Toronto e Savannah. Ad aprile, Teraj che con la sua musica vorrebbe ispirare e incoraggiare i suoi ascoltatori a celebrare l’umanità, si esibirà al Miami Beach Pride Festival.
Teraj è l’esempio di chi, grazie alla propria determinazione e forza, raggiunge i propri obiettivi e con “DEFY” ci mostra il suo percorso fisico e mentale e ci incoraggia a sfidare le regole e gli oppositori.
Read MoreJust in time for Valentine's Day, Teraj surprises with the release of his 2nd music video for the track Fallin' off of his album, DEFY. The song finds the embattled singer pouring out his emotions in hopes of convincing his love interest to take their relationship to the next level. The visual for Fallin' premiered Feb. 13, 2020 on YouTube at 8:30pm EST.
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