Monthly Archives: June 2014
LGBTQ Self-Identified Women of Color: Are We Whole?
June 30, 2014 | ELIXHER 3
ELIXHER staff writer Nicole Le Blanc reminds us of the importance of self-care and suggests five simple steps you can start today. Seriously. Read More
Our Buzz 6.28.14: Keyshia Cole, Kin4Life, Laverne Cox & More
June 28, 2014 | ELIXHER
Keyshia Cole, Kin4life and Monifah releases new singles, Laverne Cox appears on 106 and Park and more.Read More
Between Women Raises Funds For New Movie
June 27, 2014 | ELIXHER
The popular web series Between Women is now slated to shoot a movie.Read More
Black Is Everything: An Interview with Khaleb Brooks
June 27, 2014 | ELIXHER
Khaleb Brooks is a queer artist whose first solo exhibition, “Art is Revolution,” is debuting this Sunday, June 29 in Brooklyn, NY. Through art, Brooks discusses questions of gentrification, queerness, and social change. Brooks sat down with ELIXHER to tell us more about using art to build community.Read More
Tumblr Thursdays
June 26, 2014 | ELIXHER
Here are some of our favorite Tumblr finds this week. Read More
More Than Dance: Party Planner CJ Milan Awards College Scholarship
June 25, 2014 | ELIXHER
There is more to Pride Month than partying. Epic League Entertainment founder CJ Milan sent us a great reminder of that this year by awarding a $20,000 college scholarship to a promising student.Read More
Monifah Carter’s Wedding Makes History
June 25, 2014 | ELIXHER
Monifah Carter’s wedding becomes the first black same-sex wedding to be aired on television in the United States.Read More
Tona Brown Becomes First Black Transgender Performer At Carnegie Hall
June 24, 2014 | ELIXHER
Tona Brown becomes first Black transgender performer at Carnegie Hall.Read More
Hundreds Attend Vigil of Transgender Woman Yaz’min Shancez
June 24, 2014 | ELIXHER
Yaz’min Shancez, a 31-year-old transgender woman, was tragically found burned to death last Thursday in Fort Myers, Florida. A vigil held on Sunday brought together hundreds to honor her memory.Read More
InspiHERed By: Kia Rene
June 23, 2014 | ELIXHER
InspiHERed By spotlights phenomenal women in the Black queer community—everyone from artists to activists. This month ELIXHER spotlights Los Angeles-based radio personality, Kia René.Read More
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- WATCH: Maya Peterson Talks to Melissa Harris-Perry (1)
{ I would love to see the remainder of that letter, because I feel like Alexis Wilkinson has missed the entire point of what Maya did. } – Jul 08, 11:34 AM
- What Lawrenceville's Maya Peterson Teaches Us About Reverse Racism (1)
- { I agree with all that she has done. The attackers are not going to be investigated because the school is one, playing politics, and two... } – Jul 07, 10:14 AM
- LGBTQ Self-Identified Women of Color: Are We Whole? (3)
{ You are lovely! Thank you for your thoughts. Taking care of ourselves is so very important. Drinking one BIG glass of water in the morning... } – Jul 03, 1:40 AM
{ Hello Nicole! I want to thank you so so much for this article! It really resonates with me and pretty much sums up my life.... } – Jun 30, 1:57 PM
{ Thank you so much, Nicole, for sharing this beautiful article. It helps to have reminders, especially from my LGBTQ black community. I am finding greater... } – Jun 30, 1:26 PM
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