Monthly Archives: August 2013
What You Missed This Week
August 30, 2013 | ELIXHER
Stay in the know. Trans advocates react to misgendering of Islan Nettles; Bayard Rustin finally receives the credit he deserves; and more news relevant to you. Read More
Men And Women Disrupt Gender Norms In Striking Photography Series
August 29, 2013 | ELIXHER
Today the dandy remains an influential figure in queer culture. Take, for example, photographer Sophia Wallace, who captures modern dandies with her sharp-edged lens, capturing the strength and fierceness not normally associated with typical feminine beauty. Read More
Tumblr Thursdays
August 29, 2013 | ELIXHER
Follow us on Tumblr: elixherfix.tumblr.com for your dose of Black queer yumminess. You’re welcome!Read More
Join ELIXHER Founder on Today’s ‘March on Twitter,’ Hosted By The Root
August 28, 2013 | ELIXHER
Today at 1 p.m., ELIXHER founder and editor-in-chief Kimberley McLeod will join a panel of LGBT experts and activists to discuss the current state of LGBT communities of color on The Root’s “March on Twitter.” Follow her @KimKMcLeod. Read More
Community Rallies to Hold Vigil for Trans Woman Islan Nettles in Harlem
August 27, 2013 | ELIXHER
Today, the family of Islan Nettles, a 21-year-old trans woman that was brutally assaulted in New York’s Harlem neighborhood, will join community members and organizations to honor her life and memory.Read More
Staceyann Chin: Battle to Be Mom
August 26, 2013 | ELIXHER
Poet and activist Staceyann Chin had to become a warrior of sorts to come out in Jamaica. Then she turned her fight toward motherhood.Read More
What You Missed This Week
August 23, 2013 | ELIXHER
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LGBT Advocate Lends Perspective on March on Washington
August 22, 2013 | ELIXHERAs we gear up to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, LGBT publication MetroWeekly chatted with advocate Aisha Moodie-Mills, an out lesbian, about how far we’ve come since the historic event. Read More
WATCH: Why Don’t Black Women Come Out in Hollywood?
August 22, 2013 | ELIXHERDo black women in Hollywood face incredible hurdles when it comes to admitting one’s sexual orientation? Black lesbian comedian Gloria Bigelow, philosophy professor Myisha Cherry and others tackle the question. Read More
Janelle Monae Talks Feeling Connected to Queer Community
August 22, 2013 | ELIXHER 2Artist Janelle Monae, known for her gender-bending style and futuristic soul-meets-funk music, appears on the cover of UK-based lesbian publicaton, Diva Magazine. Inside she talks her support for the LGBT community and her connection to queer folks.Read More
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