When it comes to being Black in the LGBTQ+ community, many of us are exposed to a unique brand of prejudice that is brought about in response to our overlapping identities Read on
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Coming out – the process by which LGBTQ+ people disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity – is difficult. It is not a one-and-done event. It is not a single conversation or three-word summary – “I am gay/transgender/etc.” – that, once complete, marks the beginning of a person’s new life. Coming out is a process.… Read on
In this new series I'm producing, I will be writing about the sexualities and genders beyond the terms people know as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer. For this piece, I'll be explaining the terms Asexual and Aromantic. Read on
In early November, the film adaptation of the late Jonathan Larson’s autobiographical, one-man rock musical, “tick, tick . . . BOOM” was released on Netflix. After seeing all the buzz it accumulated via social media (and the multiple “It’s so good!” comments from friends), I jumped on the bandwagon and watched it. Directed by “Hamilton”… Read on
Nikita Dragun’s problem is that she claims everything as her own. Read on
Welcome to America where the government pays for your public school education as long as you agree to them subconsciously stripping you of your culture with lies. Deny my truth with lies, but we all know what you’re trying to hide. Find a reason to cover my eyes with your words that ends my mental… Read on
