Culture

The Invisible Thread
I was 15 years old when I first realized I was different. Not the difference that makes you popular in high school, but the difference that makes you feel like an alien in your own skin. I was Jamie, a boy on the outside, but on the inside, Sarah screaming to get out.
By Ravi D2 years ago in Pride
Strong Tower. Top Story - July 2024.
This piece is written for Angela Hepworth's Unofficial Challenge! (link to challenge below story) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
By Savannah K. Wilson2 years ago in Pride
We Want You!
About six months ago, a few of us created the Facebook group Queer Vocal Voices. Our goal was to create a space to prioritize and feature work on Vocal by queer creators. (In this sense, Queer is an umbrella term for anyone that falls in the LGBTQIA+ category)
By J. Delaney-Howe2 years ago in Pride
My Journey to Peace
My Excursion to Harmony: Conquering Forlornness and Embracing Confinement The quiet used to be a stunning thunder. It reverberated in the vacant spaces of my loft, a consistent sign of the isolation that stuck to me like a subsequent skin. Depression wasn't simply an inclination; it was a presence, a significant burden on my chest that gagged the delight out of life.
By Iftikhar Akram2 years ago in Pride
My Coming Out Story
I have yet to write about this as anything other than fiction. The only time I've ever, in fact, was a short story I wrote in 2008 when it was happening.
By kp2 years ago in Pride
For the Mascs, the Femmes, and the They/Thems
I love us. Can you see it? The fierce empathy, ardent compassion, and profound commitment I feel for all of us fill me when other people and things can't–or won't. I sacrifice enthusiastically because I know the connections, jobs, or family I lose for being my authentic self not only prepares the way for an improved quality of life for me but allows me to be present for those who need queer community and representation. I'm better when I'm honest with myself and others about who I am.
By kp2 years ago in Pride
Through Time and Life, There will Always be Songs that Scream Pride
One thing about the LGBTQ+ community, they're able to bring pride to many different art forms; may it be through painting, literature, cinema, or even music. Songs have been a way for queer people to express themselves and their feelings, which is why music in itself is such a big part of their wide and diverse culture; they are able to play and celebrate the lyrics that reflect their own identities.
By Alexandra Juana Angela Manlangit2 years ago in Pride
Discover the Hamster Daily Cipher: Your Guide to Fun and Rewards
Welcome to the world of Hamster Daily Cipher! If you're a fan of puzzles, brain teasers, and daily rewards, you're in for a treat. The Hamster Daily Cipher is an engaging way to challenge your mind and earn exciting rewards every day. In this blog, we'll dive into what the Daily Cipher is, how it works, and how you can start reaping the benefits.
By Nabeel HMS2 years ago in Pride
Accepting Myself as a Thirty-Three Year Old Elder Queer. Top Story - June 2024. Content Warning.
A friend, one of my roommates in that monastery in China, recently had gender-affirming surgery. When I messaged to congratulate them on this beautiful and complex milestone, they thanked me, referring to me as an "elder queer."
By kp2 years ago in Pride
Pride and Proud: Refracting Odyssey of the Rainbow Community
If we will be traveling back to the history of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Ally (LGBTQIA+) Community in the Philippines; We can fully see a tremendous proliferation of rainbow mediums to represent it.
By John Rojell Y. Elizaga2 years ago in Pride
BEAUTY AND WIT: The first BIG FOUR Filipina titleholders
Miss International 1964 Looking back to 1964, Gemma Guerrero Cruz cemented the Philippines' place in the world by winning Miss International in 1964 and became the first Filipina to own the global stage of a major beauty pageant. But little did we know, nobody from the country expected her to win, not even her family, as she didn’t fit the “Filipino” definition of beauty and as her family which includes journalists and diplomats, were opposed to her participating in pageantry. Later, Gemma donated all her $10,000 cash prize to the Manila Boys Town and Girls Home in Marikina City, which serves underprivileged and out-of-school youngsters.
By Camille Angela Zarate2 years ago in Pride
Chappell Roan Belts 'Good Luck, Babe!' on 'Tonight Show' . Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Chappell Roan's performance on "The Tonight Show" was a defining moment for the rising star, showcasing her immense talent and charisma to a national audience. On that memorable night, Roan took the stage with a magnetic presence, delivering a powerful rendition of her hit song "Good Luck, Babe!" that left both the live audience and viewers at home mesmerized.
By Rainbow2 years ago in Pride