Identity

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
A Letter to Our Queer Youth 🌈
A Letter to Our Queer Youth In the whispers of the night, Underneath the rainbow's light, You stand tall, brave and true, In a world that questions you.
By Asanga Coorey2 years ago in Pride
Rainbow Capitalism: Does it harm or help
Rainbow Capitalism, which is the use of LGBTQIA+ issues as a means to further a corporate goal such as increasing revenue, or simply as a marketing ploy has been around for a surprisingly long time. With Early movers being Levi & Strauss, IBM, Absolut Vodka and Subaru starting their campaigns in the 60s, 70s and 80s respectively. These companies did something that was undoubtedly unpopular, this wasn’t a populist move or simply “moving with the tide” they were genuinely going out of their way to target a demographic who was taboo and demonised especially during the AIDS Crisis. Most of these companies have retained an ironclad commitment to the LGBTQIA+ Community and have, with all things considered, remained a firm Ally to the cause.
By Ashyr H.2 years ago in Pride
Acceptance
I might not wear the same clothes as you, My skin may not be the same color as yours, I might have different thoughts and opinions from you;
By Carol Ann Townend2 years ago in Pride
Army Veteran With A Secret
Recently, Colonel Edward Thomas Ryan, a retired US army veteran passed away at the age of 85 on June 1. At the funeral, before his passing, revealed a lifelong secret that he has kept for the past 85 years of his life. He wrote in his obituary:
By Gladys W. Muturi2 years ago in Pride
Hello!
Hello and thank you for reading my letter. I'm honored to have a few moments of your time, and am pleased to connect with you as an ally.
By Christy Munson2 years ago in Pride
A Bridge Among the Flowers. Top Story - June 2024.
To my dear and beautiful granddaughter, I've needed to write this letter to you for a long time now. I just didn't have the words. I'm not sure if I even do now. But this is my feeble attempt. Forgive me if I don't use the proper pronoun or gender when I am referring to the "you" that I know and love. I'm new at this and still very confused in my "Boomer-ness." I think you already know that I am having a difficult time wrapping my head around these concepts. But it doesn't minimize my love and adoration for you.
By Shirley Belk2 years ago in Pride
Dear Younger Me's
Dear Younger Me's, This is a letter to all the younger me’s in this world right now. The Queer youth that has for whatever reason hidden themselves away. Hidden their true, beautiful light inside for any number of reasons. Whether you are hiding who you love, who you really are, or any other aspect of yourself that for now you fear others knowing, this letter is for you … and for the younger me that never had this letter.
By Savannah K. Wilson2 years ago in Pride
Letters to Our Queer Youth. Top Story - June 2024.
“Dear Queer Kiddo, Your existence is resistance to all those who tried to extinguish your flame. You are an endless fire that burns Your core shall not be shaken by voices who don’t understand Who never even try to understand That Pride, is not about them It’s about you. Your magic Your gifts Your love. Pride is your story to share on your terms And our job to celebrate and uplift Love always, Oneg”
By Oneg In The Arctic2 years ago in Pride
A Safe Betrayal. Content Warning.
When I first thought about coming out to my parents, I would try to work up the courage by watching videos of other people who had come out and had good outcomes. I would draw hope from them. I would think about how my mother had always told me that they would always love me, no matter what. That no one would ever love me like they loved me.
By Diana2 years ago in Pride