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Rainbow Road: A Journey Through LGBTQ+ History
The history of the gay community is long and complex, encompassing centuries of struggle, discrimination, and activism. Despite the challenges faced by gay individuals throughout history, the district has persevered and made great strides toward acceptance and equality in recent years.
By Jeremy Brower3 years ago in Pride
Why Would Anybody Choose to Be Gay?
I was thinking about my LGBTQ brothers and sisters this morning. The things they endure and have to go through as part of the LGBTQ community. The nasty things that are said behind their backs. You hear it from conservative Christians and mean-spirited bigots far too often:
By The Mouthy Renegade Writer3 years ago in Pride
Transcendence
It had been years since Alex had changed their password. They had been too scared, too scared of what might happen if someone found out their secret. But as they sat in front of their computer, staring at the login screen, they knew that it was time to reset their password.
By Maz De Roxas3 years ago in Pride
Conquering Elements: A Haiku Series on Overcoming Challenges and Finding Love in the LGBT Community
In ancient Greece, love was seen as a force of nature, akin to the elements themselves. And, in this haiku series, we see that love is indeed an elemental force, burning fiercely like fire, flowing adaptably like water, taking root and thriving like earth, and soaring freely like air.
By Maz De Roxas3 years ago in Pride
Transcendence
It had been years since Alex had changed their password. They had been too scared, too scared of what might happen if someone found out their secret. But as they sat in front of their computer, staring at the login screen, they knew that it was time to reset their password.
By Maz De Roxas3 years ago in Pride
Dark Side of Traditional Values: Bigotry Hiding Behind a Harmless Phrase
The LGBTQ+ community faces discrimination every single day. From workplace harassment to violence in the streets, it’s clear that some people have a deep-seated hatred for those who identify as anything other than heterosexual and cisgender. While there are many factors at play, one of the main culprits is the idea of traditional values — values that claim to protect “traditional families” but often end up encouraging bigotry and hatred against the LGBTQ+ community instead.
By Naya Lizardo3 years ago in Pride
Living in the Margins: The Challenges Faced by LGBTQIA+ Individuals in Conservative Cultures
In many countries around the world, individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) face discrimination and persecution due to societal attitudes that view their identities as abnormal or immoral. This can be especially true in cultures that are more conservative and hold traditional views on gender and sexuality. Despite the progress that has been made in recent decades towards LGBTQIA+ equality in some parts of the world, many LGBTQIA+ individuals still face significant challenges in their daily lives due to their identities. This article will explore the experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals living in countries with more conservative cultural views on gender and sexuality, including the discrimination and persecution they may face, the ways in which they cope with and resist this discrimination, and the impact on their mental health. The article will also discuss efforts to promote acceptance and understanding in these societies, and the role of allies in advocating for LGBTQIA+ rights.
By Zohaib Sunesara3 years ago in Pride
Cleveland State licks boots
There lies a husk on the first floor of the Cleveland State University Student Center. The spot, formerly inhabited by Chili’s, has been vacant since this past summer, when Aramark, the new food service company for CSU, took over. Aramark stated that students could expect to see a Chick-fil-A open in the empty spot for the Spring 2022 semester. Although the location has not yet opened, this was surprising and worrying news to me and many other students.
By Robin Adelmann3 years ago in Pride
'The L Word: Gen Q' Continues To Make It Right With The Trans Community By Bringing Back A Pioneering OG Character
Spoilers Ahead for Season 3 of 'The L Word: Generation Q' 'The L Word: Generation Q' [Showtime] If you've been watching The L Word: Generation Q, you have no doubt been enjoying the throwbacks to the past the show has given us (so far). Between OG regulars Bette, Alice, and Shane returning as regular characters, we've also seen on and off cameos from Tina, Cherie Jaffe, and the overwhelming spirit of the late Dana Fairbanks. And to some surprise, this past week's episode brought back a former show regular who was both pioneering and controversial in their own right.
By Jenika Enoch3 years ago in Pride
