Pride Month
A Journey into the LGBTQ+ Experience
As a non-LGBTQ+ creator and ally, my journey toward understanding the complexities of the LGBTQ+ experience has been shaped significantly by moments of genuine queer representation. One of the most impactful experiences was watching the television series Pose. Set against the vibrant backdrop of New York City's ballroom culture during the 1980s and 90s, the show features a predominantly transgender and queer cast that portrays the struggles, triumphs, and everyday lives of its characters with remarkable authenticity.
By Oluwafemi Fred-Ahmaduabout a year ago in Pride
A Deeper Understanding
Growing up in high school in the early 2000's i didn't have much of an understanding of the LGBTQI+ community, as a whole. It wasn't until i went to university, almost a decade later, that i began to meet people from this community and learn to appreciate them for who they were. I even became good friends and romantically attracted to a girl who was bisexual and even attempted to ask her out at one point, but nothing came of it.
By George Hallabout a year ago in Pride
Existing Within the +
While I understand that the Community has made great strides in equality and representation over the decades, I still have to argue that there are many members of the Community that don't get the same representation that everyone else does. I am speaking of those of us in the Community that are reduced to being Represented by the +.
By Mara Edwardsabout a year ago in Pride
Daria Morgendorffer: The Ace-Coded Icon I Never Knew I Needed
When I think about asexual representation in media, the first character that always comes to mind is Daria Morgendorffer. Watching Daria for the first time felt like staring into a mirror—her cynicism, her sharp wit, and her disinterest in romantic entanglements echoed so much of what I had felt my whole life. She wasn’t detached or emotionless, she simply didn’t care about the things that seemed to consume everyone else around her—things like dating and sex. For the first time, I saw a character who reflected the way I move through the world, and it was profoundly validating. It was in Daria Season 1, Episode 13 "The Misery Chick" that I realized Daria was a character I didn't know I needed; she's not a misery chick, she just not quick to emotions like most people are, and that's okay.
By Karina Thyraabout a year ago in Pride
A New Lens on Empathy
Growing up, my understanding of the LGBTQ+ community was limited. I lived in a world that celebrated heteronormativity while queer stories were either hidden or distorted. I never gave much thought to the power of representation until one evening, while watching a TV show, I saw a scene that completely changed my perspective.
By Marwa Jawadabout a year ago in Pride
How to Wear Rudraksha: A Comprehensive Guide
Rudraksha beads hold significant spiritual and healing powers in Hindu culture. Anyone can wear them regardless of gender, age, or cultural background. This guide will explore how to wear Rudraksha, the preparation process, rules to follow, and tips for caring for your beads to harness their full potential.
By M K Giri (AI Writter)about a year ago in Pride
