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Celebrating Contemporary Black Film
Yes, #OscarsSoWhite – but there are still plenty of reasons to celebrate contemporary Black film
Review: Ander & Santi Were Here
Jonny Garza Villa’s Ander & Santi Were Here is a powerful love story that will leave you swooning and thinking about the meaning of home.
Family Acceptance Can Save Black Trans Kids’ Mental Health
Black trans kids’ mental health is in crisis. Family support can make the difference.
What HBO’s “The Last of Us” Meant For an AIDS Crisis Survivor
The show’s episode about an older gay couple’s love in a dire setting brought back memories of commitment and heartbreaking loss in a time when much of society was unable — or unwilling — to help.
Queerphobia and Fatphobia in Criticism of Sam Smith
Non-binary singer Sam Smith has caused waves with the release of their music video for I’m Not Here to Make Friends, a triumphantly queer declaration of joy and confidence.
From Insult to Empowerment: The Journey of the Word Queer
While there is a clear history of the word being used in aggressive and insulting ways, the meaning(s) and uses of queer have never been singular, simple or stable.
Review: Hijab Butch Blues
Lamya H’s Hijab Butch Blues is a powerful and life-affirming story of coming-of-age and self-discovery.
I Wanna Dance With Somebody: A Fleeting Glimpse of Queer Black Joy
I Wanna Dance with Somebody charts the life of global superstar Whitney Houston in an epic narrative of talent and struggle.
Review: Broken Valley
Owen Lach’s Broken Valley is a captivating queer science fiction tale that blends clever world-building, breathless action, and thoughtful, compelling relationships.
The Mental Health Crisis of Incarcerated Queer Youth
The mental health of incarcerated LGBTQ+ youth is understudied. But new analysis shows kids are in crisis
Queerness at the End
When it comes to protecting chosen family, LGBTQ couples face unique struggles.
Review: Ocean’s Echo
Everina Maxwell’s Ocean’s Echo is an entertaining, high-stakes space opera and heartfelt romance.
Review: The Pledge
Cale Dietrich’s The Pledge is a fun, gay-themed diversion from the typical slasher story.
Beyond BMI: A New Book Embodies Fat Liberation
In her new book Weightless: Making Space for My Resilient Body and Soul, Evette Dionne takes readers on a personal and political journey that begins with her own health issues and her resultant encounters with fatphobia in the medical establishment.
What’s a Polycule? A Polyamory Expert Explains
Polyamory is relationship-focused and predicated on consent. Everyone involved is privy to the arrangement. It isn’t strictly about sex.