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A Bisexual Superman
I have the honor of working with a woman who, quite literally, socialized Americans to gayness. Ok, that’s a slight exaggeration but it’s close — she worked with a fascinating non-profit whose mission was to help movie and TV producers create relatable gay characters. The goal — sensitizing average Americans to LGBT people. Their theory was that if people saw likable, relatable — gay — characters in their living room every evening, they would start to lose their animosity toward them.
By Chai Steeves4 years ago in Pride
Love Me Not
Love Me Not Sebastian is in love with his best friend Leo. It’s obvious, really, from the very beginning of their friendship. They both have a tendency to be stubborn and always try to prove each other wrong, but deep down Sebastian knows that he doesn’t have to prove anything.
By Vex Luther Lionheart4 years ago in Pride
The Spectrum Of Sexy
I think about sex often, and I know I'm not the only one. Most of us desire it, fantasize about it, and dream about it, and it's by far one of the most entertaining subjects of all time. Sex is an amazing, natural, wonderful, hot, pleasurable, fun, and sexy thing, which is no wonder why most of us have some level or form of desire for it.
By Carrie Principe4 years ago in Pride
Fight for Gender Equality and Equity
In America, almost everyone is aware of the 1950-60s Civil Rights movement. An historical event that opened the eyes of many Americans to racial injustice and the fight for equal rights for all Americans regardless of race. Most people are aware of Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech as well, highlighting the importance of racial desegregation and judging others on characteristics and not skin color. While the movement did force congress to implement the Civil Rights Act of 1964, banning racial discriminatory practices in America, that was just the beginning. Today, racism still exists, but it’s not as strong as it was 60 years ago. For the most part, many people look down on racism and the whole world witnessed the power of racial injustice with the video evidence of George Floyd‘s murder in 2020. The fight against racial injustice continues to be the forefront of every civil rights battle, but we have entered a new era for the Civil Rights Movement.
By Iris Harris4 years ago in Pride
Growing Pains of Self-Imagery & Gender Dysphoria
As a transgender author and transformative life coach, I'm not going to give you the same meat-and-potato-food-for-thought that many others successfully provide to the internet. This is more like a juice cleanse; the only appetizing part about it is that you know you need it and will feel way better after you do it, and the digestibility of the content is based on your willingness to drink the dang drink or throw it out. Here's the good news, I am happy to provide you with the drink! I'll make it taste as good as it can while making sure you get those much-needed nutrients, and of course, it'll be made with love. So, let's discuss the fun topic of self-imagery and gender dysphoria!
By Vanessa Wilcox4 years ago in Pride
Haunted Lives. Top Story - June 2022.
We all live haunted lives. I'm not necessarily talking about spirits lurking around corners (although for some of us, I'm sure that's the case). What I'm referring to is the acute sense of loss & mourning that lingers after we pass from one phase of our lives to another. It's that familiar ache as you look around your empty apartment for the last time. It's the heart break, the joy, as we lose & gain new friends or relationships.
By Cassandra Colley-Couse4 years ago in Pride
Is Everything Alright? Predicting What Happens After The Series Finale Of 'Love, Victor'
**This article contains spoilers for season 3 of the Hulu series, 'Love, Victor'** Love, Victor debuted on Hulu back in 2020 and serves as a follow-up to the 2018 LGBTQ+ film, Love, Simon. The show exists in the same world and follows Victor, a Latino teen who comes to terms with his sexuality after moving to Georgia from Texas. In the show's three seasons, we've had a lot of comedy and teen drama packed into the series and have now had to say goodbye as the series finale just dropped on Hulu last week.
By Jenika Enoch4 years ago in Pride
Pride Playlist
It's Pride Month, and it's been a while since I made a playlist article, so I figured that this was well overdue. Disclaimer: none of the songs listed here were actually intended to be Gay Anthems, but no-body who listened to them came away thinking "Oh, yes, totally about best friends/a straight couple/fitting in..."
By Natasja Rose4 years ago in Pride
The Truth About Rainbow Capitalism
On June 28, 1969, queer activist Marsha P. Johnson helped lead the Stonewall Uprising in Lower Manhattan, an event which sparked gay liberation in the 1960's and 70's. In 70's New York City, the first of an annual gay liberation march occurred, honouring the events of Stonewall. Since then, every June marks a month of visibility and remembrance within the global LGBTQIA+ community and its allies.
By choreomanias4 years ago in Pride
It's hard to have a Gaytime on your own
It’s not what you think. Unless you’re from Australia and know that a Gaytime isn’t just Pride month or an LTBGI statement but summer on a stick. Creamy coldness of vanilla with the burnt sweetness of toffee, melting on your tongue while your teeth crunch the honeycomb biscuit and the thin layer of chocolate. It’s 104 in the shade and you couldn’t be happier, having a gay old time at the beach.
By Catch Tilly4 years ago in Pride
