Monthly Archives: January 2014
Ashanti and Sherri Shepard Face Backlash Over Anti-Gay Comments
January 23, 2014 | ELIXHER
Chime in and let us know what you think! Should Ashanti issue a public apology? Is Sherri crossing a thin line with her “love the sinner, hate the sin” ideology?Read More
“Houston Beauty” Breakout Star Mia Ryan Is Walking In Her Truth
January 22, 2014 | ELIXHER
Houston Beauty reality star Mia Ryan sat down with ELIXHER Magazine to talk about her living her truth, her breakout role on television, and how she hopes to inspire other young women like her. Read More
Palin to Obama: Stop ‘Playing Race Card’
January 21, 2014 | ELIXHER
Yesterday on Facebook, in “commemoration” of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Palin quoted a piece of MLK’s “I Have a Dream” speech and followed it with criticism of President Obama.Read More
New Cali Law Requires Schools To Provide Trans* Students With Fair Opportunities
January 20, 2014 | ELIXHER
New California law requiring schools to provide fair opportunities to trans* students went into effect January 1st. Read More
Obama Appoints LGBT Advocate to African American Education Commission
January 20, 2014 | ELIXHER
President Obama appoints National Black Justice Coalition CEO Sharon Lettman-Hicks to the Commission on Educational Excellence for African Americans. Read More
What You Missed This Week 1.17.14: Laverne Cox Memoir, Mozambique Pro-LGBT Prez & More
January 17, 2014 | ELIXHER
Stay in the know. ‘Orange is the New Black’ co-star Laverne Cox to publish memoir; former president of Mozambique pleads for LGBT tolerance; Oklahoma ban on same-sex marriage ruled unconstitutional; and more news relevant to YOU. Read More
Obama Nominates Black Lesbian Judge
January 16, 2014 | ELIXHER
Today, President Barack Obama nominated Staci Michelle Yandle, an out black lesbian, to serve in the district court for the Southern District of Illinois, the president’s home state.Read More
Winning or Wait a Minute? Trina Braxton Might Bat for the Other Team
January 16, 2014 | ELIXHER 1
Trina Braxton says that if things don’t work out with her hubby, she might be “tri-sexual” and take a dip in the lady pond. What do you think of her comments? Harmless or hurtful to LGBTQ women?Read More
Watch Janelle Monáe Behind-The-Scenes On Sesame Street
January 16, 2014 | ELIXHER
We’re loving this behind-the-scenes look at Janelle Monáe’s upcoming appearance on Sesame Street.Read More
Four New Year’s Resolutions for LGBT Women of Color in 2014
January 16, 2014 | ELIXHER
Despite 2014 gains, we still face tough challenges ahead. It’s going to take all of us coming together to continue to make a difference and improve the lives of our community.Read More
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