Menopause is seldom discussed in our society. There are no renowned movies, bestselling books, celebrated conferences, posh coaches, or well-known classes that focus on this life change, despite the fact that approximately 2 million Americans experience it every year. For people with ovaries, menopause is a natural process that officially starts after a person has […]
Author Archives: Sondra Morris
Transgender service members prepare for likely ban from U.S. military
On the evening of Monday, January 28, President Donald Trump issued an executive order designed to ban transgender troops from the United States military. While this action has been somewhat expected since Trump won the 2024 presidential election (he attempted to ban transgender troops during his first term), implementation of the order remains murky. Until […]
Why some LGBTQ+ voices warn against 4B’s adoption in the U.S.
“What do we do now?” That was the question LGBTQ+ folks, racial minorities, and immigrants across the United States asked their friends and family as the news rolled in that Donald Trump would be president again. Some people considered leaving the country, causing a 1,500% spike in Google Searches about emigration. Others wondered how to […]
LGBTQ+ pop stars usher in a new era
Across countries, socioeconomic classes, sexualities, and races, pop music has long been the sound of the masses. No matter where you go or who you talk to, people find commonality in the music of pop superstars. Icons like The Beatles and Michael Jackson are just as likely to be played at a Japanese bar as […]
What is the future of America’s gayborhoods?
For years, the LGBTQ+ community has carved out a collection of safe havens in the form of gayborhoods, or gay villages. These areas, usually populated and frequented by members of the LGBTQ+ community, serve as places where we can be ourselves, watch out for one another and live freely among friends and lovers. These neighborhoods […]
The rise of sober LGBTQ+ spaces
Bars have long been a key part of LGBTQ+ culture. They provide us with safe havens where we can be ourselves, fall in love and meet friends that often become family. They give us a place to rally and organize, to grieve and celebrate. Patrons of the Stonewall Inn, a queer bar in New York […]
Combating social isolation with LGBTQ+ elders at national and local levels
Aging is a gift that not everyone gets to experience. This is especially true within the LGBTQ+ community, where discrimination, HIV/AIDS and a lack of resources continue to present challenges for the community time and time again. Today, many LGBTQ+ older adults find they face a new challenge as they age: social isolation.Nightclubs and bars […]
Camille Ora-Nicole is revolutionizing the queer media industry one day at a time
Changing the world is a lofty goal, but for Camille Ora-Nicole, change is a necessity. The California-based designer, producer and artist has their eye set on building a queer media empire that empowers creatives to thrive in a way that’s almost unheard of today. The vehicle for this change? The Queer 26, a media non-profit […]
