Diversity Rules Magazine

4 Diversity Rules Magazine September 2017 Faith Lift Party (FLP) was established in 2017, representing more than just a party. is is a movement, a feeling, and a connection. FLP brings the neighborhood and LGBTQ community to- gether while celebrating our diversity. By combin- ing spirituality with in- spiring tunes, top DJs and an unbeatable vibe, FLP offers a unique space for people to let loose, be themselves, and let the rest be history! FLP was born in the creative mind of DJ and fashion photographer, Christopher Logan. ere's al- ways an inevitable reason to rejoice, says Christopher. Life and love are the most precious items we own. FLP is an all- inclusive, all-access approach to parties, offering a safe space for EVERYONE to relax and have fun in an unbiased, non- judgmental space. Along with DJ BRGZR (menswear designer by day, groove conductor by night) e Faith Lift Crew are on a mission to re- define the way the community celebrates their incredible diver- sity. Guests will enjoy the aroma of Frankincense and Myrrh Oil upon arrival. Free hand fans will be given to all. Tambourines will set the tone and DJ's Logan's Run and BRGZR will define it. e following is an interview with Christopher Logan (a.k.a DJ Logan's Run) and Sam Coffie (a.k.a. DJ BRGZR) about the Faith Lift movement. JRK: Before we start the interview, can you tell readers a bit about yourself, where you came from and all that good background stuff? DJ BRGZR: I'm the youngest of 3, but a bit of an old soul that grew up around music my whole life, and partially raised by television LOL. I was born in a southern suburbs of Chicago. My father moved here from West Africa at 19, and my mom was born and raised in the Chicagoland area. I grew up kind of shel- tered but also a fly on the wall. It allowed my to watch my older siblings in their "young wild and free" days, live vicariously through them, and create a world with- in my mind that became the biggest party in life. us, I wanted to live in that universe. DJ LOGAN'S RUN: I was raised outside Charlot- tesville Virginia in a rural community by my support- ive eccentric family, when I was 18 I moved to South Florida to attend art school and received a degree in Photography. I moved to South Beach and lived there for many years it was foundation for coming out, a jump start to my budding career in fashion photog- raphy, and lastly where I feel in love with music and nightlife. I currently reside in New York where I work as a photographer in addition to my work with Faith Lift Party. JRK: You established Faith Lift Party in 2007 with your partner DJ BRGZR. Can you tell us what mo- tivated you to start Faith Lift? DJ LOGAN'S RUN: e idea of Faith Lift Party truly has been aching at me for some time now. I know that I wanted to do something spiritually based but wasn't sure of my outlet. is past year I attended Winter Music Conference in Miami and I attended an event hosted by Barbara Tucker, she is a household name in the house music community with a focus on gospel music. I stood in corner by myself and just took it all in. I left truly shifted and moved… On the way back Faith Lift Party A Movement Celebrating Diversity www.faithliftsundays.com By Jim Koury, Editor/Publisher

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