How This QWOC is Helping Make Political History
Brooklyn native Kaz Mitchell is helping elect the borough's first openly gay District Attorney, Marc Fliedner.
Angela + Charla: Bringing Together Two Tribes
Charla Harlow, 32, and Angela Harlow-Rothschild, 34, got hitched in Brooklyn's historic Weeksville neighborhood, one of the first free black communities in the U.S. ELIXHER caught up with the newlyweds about their nuptials.
WATCH: This Black Queer Barber in Brooklyn is Realizing Her Dream
This is a story of a Black queer barber trying to realize her dream, opening a barber shop for the LGBT community in Brooklyn.
Rooted in Herstory: Circle of Voices Celebrates LGBTQ Legends
Circle of Voices, Inc. recently hosted their annual tribute event, Digging Up Da Sistah Roots 3, in Brooklyn, New York.
Our Buzz 8.17.14: Siya, Renaye & More
This week’s installment features Siya, her girlfriend Renaye, the Soul of Brooklyn Festival and more.
New York City Works Toward Ending Street Harassment
The city of New York is making moves to end the street harassment of individuals suspected of prostitution, simply for carrying a condom.
Don’t Funk With Their Groove: ELIXHER Chats With THEESatisfaction
ELIXHER recently chatted with Cat and Stas of the funk/jazz/R&B/hip-hop music group THEESatisfaction. Read what the dynamic duo had to say about their black-women-centric video "Queens," staying true to themselves and more.
Fri, May 18: The “Beautiful Hustle” Sip and See Launch Party (New York City)
Next Friday, join Colored Girls Hustle and HelloBeautiful at the People's Lounge to celebrate new life, new creations and new, queer fashion venues for people of color . “Beautiful Hustle,” their joint launch party/ trunk sale, will be offering pieces from CGH's new “Luminary Sol” collection and the HelloBeautiful line.
Sat., September 3: SWEAT! The Official Labor Day Weekend Kick Off Party
The last party of the summer (and possibly the year). Bring your flags. Bring your rags. Wear your country's colors. All are invited. Come ready to SWEAT!
Best of Brooklyn: Bars
Pick your poison. Whether it's a glass of white wine, whiskey or a rum and Coke without the rum, check out some of the borough’s most Black queer-friendly bars.*
ELIXHER recommends… Sweet Revenge
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Best of Brooklyn: Coffee Shops
Spring's here! So grab your laptop, a good book or a friend and check out some of the borough's most Black queer-friendly cafes.*
ELIXHER recommends... Pillow Café Lounge
What you'll find... Cozy vibe...
Bed-Stuy Pride: Celebrating Self and Community
“There’s a misconception in Bed-Stuy that queer folks are gentrifiers, which is completely untrue,” explains Chelsea Johnson-Long, coordinator for a program of the Audre Lorde Project called the Safe OUTside the System Collective (SOS).