Last month, Amazon Prime debuted Abbi Jacobson’s explicitly queer take on the classic sports film, A League of Their Own. As a casual baseball fan and lover of queer media, this eight-episode dramedy stole my heart. Never again will I root as hard for a sports team as I did for the Rockford Peaches. As Read More
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Lesbian Rights Activist Susan Silverman Passes At 73
Decades-long activist for the lesbian rights movement Susan Silverman passed away at the age of 73 on on August 24, 2022. According to her obituary in the Philadelphia Gay News (PGN), she came out at age 19 and began her activism right away as a feminist in Manhattan. The next year the Stonewall Riots galvanized Read More
Killing Eve billboard seeks a better finale for LGBTQ+ characters
Months after the catastrophic Killing Eve series finale, Villanelle’s death continues to spark feelings of betrayal within the show’s international fanbase. Apart from showrunner Laura Neal’s decision to deviate from the source material’s storyline which (spoiler alert) sees Eve and Villianelle settle happily together in Russia, the finale also perpetuated the dangerous “bury your gays” Read More
Hey Hollywood, what’s up with the sapphic TV cancellations?
As a person who is obsessed with the representation of queer women on television, I am used to being disappointed. Whether it’s the queerbaiting of two characters that are clearly in love (I’m looking at you, Supergirl) or another example of the “bury your gays” trope, it’s not uncommon for me to crave better representation Read More
Both/And: Religious and LGBTQ+ identities can coexist
Faith and LGBTQ+ communities are largely considered oil and water – they don’t mix. After all, organizations like the Evangelical Family Research Council fervently oppose queer rights, and policies nationwide threaten LGBTQ+ rights in the name of religious freedom. Queer people raised in religious communities often have psychological trauma from being deemed unnatural and sinful. Read More
The best and worst countries for LGBTQ+ travel
Since 2012, the international “gay guide” blog Spartacus has published the Gay Travel Index to rate 202 countries and regions and 50 U.S. states based on safety and acceptance for LGBTQ+ people. Criteria for countries include anti-discrimination legislation, transgender rights, and whether homosexuality is illegal, and Pride is banned. For those that are travelling internationally Read More
A guide to office attire for nonbinary professionals
Almost everyone knows what business-casual attire looks like for men and women. However, for nonbinary and gender non-conforming professionals, finding ways to fit into that dress code can be frustrating. That’s often because most companies still use gendered dress codes. So, how can you look and feel your best while complying with a dress code? Read More
Black queer mental health with Dr. LaNail R. Plummer
Nearly a decade ago, Dr. LaNail R. Plummer founded Onyx Therapy Group to address mental health issues and disparities in communities, organizations, and for individuals in need. A U.S. Military Veteran, Dr. Plummer has over 15 years of experience working with a multitude of clients, and specializes in the care of young women; the Black Read More
Inspired at-home date nights to celebrate Pride
Pride month is that extra-special 30 days every year to show up as our best self and remind our loved ones how much we love them. Cuddle up at home away from the parties with your sweetheart with these date ideas. The Home Picnic Nothing says romance like a picnic. Whether you purchase a basket Read More
LGBTQ+ production studios are electrifying Hollywood with authentic stories
When AJ Mattioli was in college, newly interested in his film classes—the only classes he was passing—he realized that the catalog of LGBTQ+ films shelves was barren. “I remember the early ‘00s, we had like 10 [LGBTQ+] movies. We had nothing to watch. I’d watch Imagine Me & You on repeat,” Mattioli says of trying Read More
7 pieces of queer Jewish media you should watch
Since 2006, the United States has celebrated Jewish American Heritage Month during the month of May. Yet as a queer Jew myself, I have only felt represented a small number of times on the screen. In honor of this year’s Jewish American Heritage Month, here are some of my favorite representations of queer Jews on […]