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SILENCE = DEATH: THE UNFORGETTABLE SLOGAN
In the 1980s, the AIDS epidemic devastated the gay community in America. As the deadly virus spread unabated, fear and misinformation compounded the tragedy. Many gay men afflicted with...
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MARCH 12th: The ACT UP Movement
March 12th, 1987 saw ordinary women, men and queer individuals transform into tireless activists under the mantle of ACT UP. Mayor Koch’s New York and President Reagan’s America would never...
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CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF LEIGH BOWERY
"Flesh is my favorite fabric." So declared Leigh Bowery, the Australian performance artist, club promoter, and fashion designer who made an indelible mark on avant-garde circles in 1980s London through...
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Sylvia's Legacy: Celebrating Sylvia Rivera's Life
Sylvia Rivera, a transgender woman, was born in 1951 in New York City to a Puerto Rican father and a Venezuelan mother. Assigned male at birth, she faced early challenges...
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Gay Parenthood
In recent years, the terrain of motherhood has blossomed brilliantly, recognizing the variety of family formations and embracing diversity. Most gay families include one or more LGBTQ+ parents. Same-sex couple...
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Online Identity and Queer Sexuality
In the vast digital landscape of online dating and social media, the intersection of identity and sexuality often takes center stage. Take my recent chat with Kevin on Grindr, for...
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Polari Language
Polari: Decoding the Hidden Language Used by LGBTQ+ in the 20th Century - A Journey into Its Rich History At a time when discrimination and societal prejudice against the members...
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LEOTARDS, BODICES, SAY WHAT?
Looking to spice up your wardrobe or something with a lil’ more flair for your next party? We have a couple of sensual and all-so-feisty fits that are perfect for...
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ICONIC BIRTHDAYS IN JANUARY
January is here and it’s time to celebrate the birthdays of a few queer icons! We couldn’t give a shoutout to everyone but here’s a handful of those that’s left...
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RELATIONSHIP POSSIBILITIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY
Through time, the ideals and social norms of the world changes and evolves, and so do we as people. As many parts of the world become more accepting of our...
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REMEMBERING DAVID BOWIE: AN ICON
In January 1972, David Bowie announced to Melody Maker’s Michael Watts that he was bisexual. His announcement came at the beginning of Britain’s glam rock craze and just six months...
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RUNNING FOR D*CK
Happy New Year! The countdown is over and here comes the endless conversations about everyone’s new year resolutions. I know, I know, it gets annoying hearing about all the new...