5 Reasons to Help Fund Bklyn Boihood’s 2012 Calendar!

July 13, 2011 | ELIXHER

bklyn boihood, a collective that creates visibility and builds community within masculine of center bois, lesbians, queers, trans-identified, studs, doms, butches and AGs of color through online media, events, workshops and collaborative projects, is producing their 2012 calendar. They need your help! Read More

Week in Review - Click, Watch, Read

July 8, 2011 | ELIXHER

LGBTQA Youth Of Color Say ‘You Can’t Fight Violence With Violence

Gender JUST youth leaders respond to increased policing and profiling, racist attacks, and harassment after recent incidents violence in Boystown/Lakeview.

‘You’re Making Me the Bride?’ … Read More

Black Lesbians Run Deep, But Do We Run $h!t?

July 6, 2011 | ELIXHER 4

A trip to the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, Williamsburg in Brooklyn, Midtown in Atlanta or Ferndale in Detroit will reveal cultural hubs for gay folks. But when you look at the establishments, look at who is running them, look at … Read More

Week in Review - Click, Watch, Read

July 1, 2011 | ELIXHER

Gay and Lesbian Uptown Manhattan Residents Celebrate Historic New York Same Sex Marriage Victory

When New York legalized same-sex marriage last week, rejoicing erupted at the Stonewall Inn and throughout New York City. But in uptown Manhattan, where being a member of the black or … Read More

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June 24, 2011 | ELIXHER

GO Magazine’s 100 Women We Love: Class of 2011 - B. Cole

At the ripe young age of 21, B. Cole landed a job many people far older than she can only dream of: She worked in the White House, directing leadership … Read More

Ask Aja: Your Fitness Questions Answered!

June 22, 2011 | ELIXHER

You asked… Help! How do I tone up my legs and abs?

Aja answered… Toning your legs and abs for summer can be easy and fun. Here are a few of my favorite exercises.

Jump Squat:

Stand with your feet … Read More

Week in Review - Click, Watch, Read

June 17, 2011 | ELIXHER

Lesbian Tells of Stabbing Ordeal in South Africa’s Spate of Homophobic Attacks

A South African lesbian has described how she was repeatedly stabbed by a stranger in the latest of a spate of homophobic attacks against women in the country. … Read More

Ten Signs You’re Becoming "That" Couple

June 15, 2011 | ELIXHER

We’ve all either seen or known “that” couple. You know the one. The annoying adorable pair that coordinates and finishes each other’s sentences. The duo that has at some point made you detest being single and at another vow to … Read More

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June 10, 2011 | ELIXHER

Harlem Pastor Divided Over Uptown Pride Picnic, But One Openly-Gay Pastor Will Host Service

Not all Harlem pastors have a problem with an upcoming gay pride picnic.

A openly gay Harlem pastor said he plans to host a service in Marcus Garvey Park during … Read More

Ask Aja: Your Fitness Questions Answered!

June 8, 2011 | ELIXHER

You asked… I want to exercise but I just don’t have the motivation. What can I do get motivated and stay that way?

Aja answered… Motivation is actually the biggest factor preventing people from reaching their health and fitness goals. … Read More