Monthly Archives: May 2014
An Apology: Pausing Before We Party To Address Community Concerns
May 30, 2014 | ELIXHER
ELIXHER’s editor-in-chief addresses community concerns. Read More
New Data Documents High Violence LGBTQ People Experience
May 29, 2014 | ELIXHER
We can no longer ignore the startling statistics and tragic incidents of violence plaguing our community. Today the “National Report on Hate Violence Against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and HIV-Affected Communities in the United States in 2013″ was released by the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP).Read More
Houston Passes “HERO” Equal Rights Ordinance
May 29, 2014 | ELIXHER
Yesterday, by a 11-6 margin, the Houston City Council passed the Equal Rights Ordinance. The ordinance bans discrimination based on sex, race, age, and religion, and expands anti-bias protections for LGBT residents. Read More
Laverne Cox Graces Cover of TIME Magazine, Makes History
May 29, 2014 | ELIXHER
Laverne Cox, star of Netflix’s “Orange Is the New Black,” has reportedly become the first transgender person to appear on the cover of TIME magazine.Read More
Why You Should Come to Our Issue Release Party This Friday
May 28, 2014 | ELIXHER 6
Why should you attend our issue release party this Friday? Because your financial support keeps us going and growing. We can’t be better at what we do if we’re not around.Read More
WATCH: Behind the Scenes of Janet Mock’s Nude ELIXHER Magazine Cover Shoot
May 27, 2014 | ELIXHER
Author and trans advocate Janet Mock bares it all for the latest issue of ELIXHER Magazine. Check out the behind-the-scenes footage from her nude shoot.Read More
Our Buzz 5.25.14: Tyra Banks, Tiona McClodden, Siya & More
May 25, 2014 | ELIXHER
Tyra Banks produces new docuseries about transwomen, filmmaker Tiona McClodden discusses her latest exhibit and more.Read More
WNBA Launches Groundbreaking Pride Initiative
May 23, 2014 | ELIXHER
Yesterday, the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) launched a historic and groundbreaking Pride initiative, WNBA Pride, making it the first professional sports league to initiate an integrated marketing, media, grassroots and social responsibility program.Read More
What You Missed This Week 5.23.14: Marriage Momentum, CeCe, & More
May 23, 2014 | ELIXHER
Stay in the know. Forty-four percent of Americans now live in a state with marriage equality; CeCe McDonald talks about being a trans woman in a male prison; and more news relevant to YOU.Read More
Tumblr Thursdays
May 22, 2014 | ELIXHER
Here are our favorite Tumblr finds from this week. You’re welcome!Read More
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