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Prompt: A Sensory Experience
After a successful first Queer Vocal Voices challenge, we wanted to follow it up with a new challenge. I am excited to see the entries for this challenge!
By J. Delaney-Howe2 years ago in Pride
Hate And Violence On The Ballot
“LGBTQ parents, children, and community members are not safe if any of these candidates, who are aligned with groups that have brought violence to our communities and created a moral panic over LGBTQ existence, attain political power.” – Daisy Gardner and Angela Givant
By Carl J. Petersen2 years ago in Pride
Introduction to LGBTQ History Month
Every October in the U.S., and February in the UK, LGBTQ History Month is celebrated, offering a dedicated moment to reflect on and recognize the significant contributions and struggles of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals throughout history. Originating from a need to acknowledge the largely untold and unrecognized stories of the LGBTQ community, this month serves as a vital educational and introspective period. It seeks to foster an understanding and respect for LGBTQ culture, history, and rights, contributing to a more inclusive and equitable society.
By LGBTQ Mag2 years ago in Pride
The pyramids of Egypt
The pyramids of Egypt Egypt are some of the most iconic and awe-inspiring structures in the world. They have stood for thousands of years, a testament to the ingenuity and engineering skill of the ancient Egyptians.
By Mo. Khalid 2 years ago in Pride
I Am Allowed To Be Who I Am
It has taken a long time to embrace my sexuality, and I am still learning to embrace it at 47 years old. I remember the day before I was getting married to my man. I didn't come out to him until the day before we got married because I wasn't sure how he would take me.
By Carol Ann Townend2 years ago in Pride
I am a Dragon...
The Dragon Beside Me Challenge ~ I feel like this challenge was made for me. I was born in 1988, I am a Dragon. This new year has been difficult for me.
By Alisha Wilkins ✒️🦋🖋️2 years ago in Pride
The Journey to Self-Love. Top Story - March 2024.
“If you can’t love yourself, how the hell are you going to love someone else?” The famous quote from the Queen themself: RuPaul. The purpose of the quote is simple: self-love needs to be the foundation for any relationship. However, the road to discovering self-love may take years for many, myself included.
By Iris Harris2 years ago in Pride
Ghana's Anti-LGTBQI Bill Ignores Femicide & Rape of Women And Girls - Today Alberta Was Murdered . Content Warning.
Friday, 1 March 2024 By: TB Obwoge Currently the bill hasn't been approved by Ghana's President Akufo-Addo, however according to several Ghanaians on social media, I'm a homosexual! Yes, over 20 people said that I'm "part of them!" I asked this one question, "When are women and girls going to matter in Ghana?"
By IwriteMywrongs2 years ago in Pride
Queer Vocal Voices on Facebook Celebrates One Month
In case you missed it, about a month ago, River, Oneg, and I decided to start a group specifically for Queer creators on Vocal. You can find the Facebook group here:
By J. Delaney-Howe2 years ago in Pride
The Life and Death of Nex Benedict. Content Warning.
Note: Nex's friends have stated that Nex was transmasculine and used he/him and they/them pronouns interchangeably. Throughout this article, I will be using he/they pronouns to refer to Nex.
By Antiquity Anecdotes2 years ago in Pride
Deny: A Dream Come True
Deny was a boy who never felt loved by his parents. His father was an alcoholic who often drank and gambled away their money. His mother was a depressed woman who often blamed and abused him for their misery. They never cared for him, nurtured him, or protected him. They never showed him any affection, attention, or appreciation. They never encouraged him, supported him, or praised him. They only criticized him, insulted him, or beat him.
By Deny Alviansyah2 years ago in Pride
Everything You Need to Know About Giolì & Assia, The Power Couple Taking the Music Industry By Storm
Giolì & Assia are two Italian multi-instrumentalists, singer-songwriters, DJs, record label owners, videographers, artistic directors, editors, graphic designers, and performers who are “in complete control of their creative world.”
By sleepy drafts2 years ago in Pride