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Pedro Zamora
Is it me or did Pedro Zamora look a lot like Desi Arnaz? Pedro Zamora was a member of the cast of MTV Real World San Francisco. He was gay and Cuban and from Cuba 🇨🇺 originally and from Miami. Pedro had HIV and was an activist for a cure and awareness. His roommates on the show became his family. She married her boyfriend on the show and died in front of the camera. Rest in peace Pedro Zamora. He was also proudly Cuban. Pedro lives through his humanitarian efforts and the real world of San Francisco
By Revista XCI by Rikki La Rouge 2 months ago in Pride
The Drag Show Breakup
"I am not responsible for Drunk Ed!" It's a warning that I give to almost everyone who decides to drink with me. Most of the time, he stays tucked away in the recesses of my subconscious, but sometimes he decides to escape. And when he does, the chaos that ensues can take months to undo. Or not. Sometimes it's best left alone.
By Edward Anderson3 months ago in Pride
Logo Channel 🏳️🌈
Logo Channel is a channel that is made for the LGBTQ community. Truly Gay friendly programming. It is still a gay friendly channel the way it was in its inception and evolution. Currently it plays classic sitcoms like Married With Children and Mama Family. Logo has not forgotten its roots in gay friendly programming as I have said and it still is but has done in many different ways.
By Revista XCI by Rikki La Rouge 3 months ago in Pride
What is a femboy mean
Beyond the Stereotype: Unpacking the True Meaning of 'Femboy' Let's cut through the noise. You’ve probably heard the term “femboy” floating around online, in memes, or in conversations about gender and expression. Maybe it conjures a specific image, or maybe it’s just a confusing buzzword. So, what does it actually mean? Is it a gender identity? A fashion trend? A slur?
By David Femboy3 months ago in Pride
“My Boss Said I Was ‘Too Honest’ — So I Quit”
My Boss Said I Was ‘Too Honest’ — So I Quit By [Ali Rehman] I’ve always believed that honesty is the simplest form of respect — both for others and for yourself. But in the corporate world, I learned that honesty can also make people… uncomfortable.
By Ali Rehman3 months ago in Pride
"The Day I Finally Spoke My Truth”
The Day I Finally Spoke My Truth By [Ali Rehman] I used to believe silence was safety. If I stayed quiet enough, agreeable enough, invisible enough, no one could hurt me. I learned this young — how to shrink myself to fit into spaces that were too small for my soul. I said what people wanted to hear, laughed when I was supposed to, and pretended to be someone the world would love.
By Ali Rehman3 months ago in Pride
Hate crimes must stop
I had never gotten the chance to express my condolences to the victims of the senseless hate crime shooting that took place at Pulse nightclub club in Florida 🏳️🌈 until now. It is really disgusting how anybody can hate someone because of raise because of gender and actually take it out on anyone. Hate crimes must be stopped. I had some social media friends who had friends over there that night. The shooting took place. can only imagine the pain that they all felt and it is tremendous and you gotta stop being intrigued by I hate
By Revista XCI by Rikki La Rouge 3 months ago in Pride
It is an honor that people can come out to me
I am glad that so many people feel coming out of the closet to me about their true sexuality. I think about the fact that people feel comfortable and safe to come out of the closet to me and if I can make a person comfortable it means a lot to me. I remember the first time a girl came out to me was in catholic highschool of all places. From that moment it was the first time I ever had that happen and it’s one of those things and to me I wonder if I came out of the closet would I have that
By Revista XCI by Rikki La Rouge 3 months ago in Pride
A Beach Day With My Aunt Changed Me
--- Aunt Andrea was one of my favorite people. Growing up, she always lived close to us. Sometimes, she even lived with us; those were times I really treasured. They tried to warn me that she was an addict and not a good person.
By Edward Anderson3 months ago in Pride
