Monthly Archives: July 2013
Black Enterprise Profiles Lesbian Power Couple’s Radio Show “Politini”
July 11, 2013 | ELIXHER
Danielle and Aisha Moodie-Mills dish on hot topics from racism to sexuality on their radio show “Politini.” They also co-author ELIXHER Magazine’s “10 Things That Have Us Talking” column. Read More
A Love Letter to Studs and Bois
July 11, 2013 | ELIXHER 26
Dear studs and bois…and all those in between, I’m the femme that wants to say, “thank you” and “I’m sorry.”Read More
LISTEN: Radical Intimacy
July 10, 2013 | ELIXHER
How do you fall in love without losing yourself? Latishia “Elle” James, a self-professed contradiction, tackles the question in a conversation with life coach Marsha Philitas. Read More
The Read: The Summer We Got Free by Mia McKenzie
July 10, 2013 | ELIXHER
“The Summer We Got Free” is the debut novel of Mia McKenzie, Black queer writer, activist and creator of the blog Black Girl Dangerous. This absorbing novel just won the 2013 Lambda Literary Award for LGBT Debut Fiction and has been highly praised by Crunk Feminist Collective’s Moya Bailey, and award-winning lesbian author of “The Gilda Stories” and “Don’t Explain,” Jewelle Gomez.Read More
Brooklyn: Share Your Street Harassment Stories!
July 9, 2013 | ELIXHER
Filmmaker Charla Harlow and researcher/author Holly Kearl are teaming up to hold a discussion group on street harassment in the Bed-Stuy neighborhood on Saturday, July 13, hosted by the Brooklyn Movement Center. Area community members are welcome to attend to share their experiences and stories.Read More
READER POLL: Let’s Talk About Sex (Toys)
July 9, 2013 | ELIXHER 1
Whether you’ve dabbled in dildos or they know you by name at Babeland, we’re asking ELIXHER readers to kiss and tell! Our editors have compiled a list of ten popular and titillating sex toys that make it worth replenishing your AA battery supply. Anonymously tell us your favorite. Read More
In the Spirit of Community-Building: Four Projects You Should Fund
July 9, 2013 | Tie
“In the Spirit of Community-Building” features projects that range from the personal to the political. By signal boosting these endeavors, we hope to empower, create, and sustain our own in solidarity and success.Read More
WATCH: Skye’s The Limit - Episode 7
July 8, 2013 | Tie
Episode 7 of Skye’s The Limit, “Mercury in Retrograde,” is chock-full of relationship dynamics, especially those of the uncomfortable and misunderstood nature. Check it out! Read More
InspiHERed By: Holly “HD” Dixon
July 8, 2013 | ELIXHER
We’re super inspired by Holly “HD” Dixon’s vision and business savvy. The founder of LMN Jeans is this month’s InspiHERed By spotlight. Find out why. Read More
What You Missed This Week
July 5, 2013 | ELIXHER
Stay in the know! Black trans actress Laverne Cox trailblazes; gender-nonconforming TV personality B. Scott rejects BET’s apology; Black LGBT activists reflect on SCOTUS’ bittersweet rulings; and more news relevant to YOU. Read More
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- To Be Young, Black, Queer, Female and…a Basketball Player (5)
{ Tiffany, Thank you so much for your response. I feel you, wholeheartedly! Thank you for sharing your experience as an heterosexual female athlete. It is... } – Aug 08, 10:46 PM
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