LGBTQ
The Ghosts of 1914: Long Beach’s Purity Raids and the Queer Histories We’re Not Supposed to Remember
In the heavy heat of a Southern California summer in 1914, Long Beach launched one of the earliest known anti-queer crackdowns in U.S. history — a dark chapter known now, quietly, as The Long Beach Purity Raids. It didn’t make national headlines the way Stonewall eventually would. It wasn’t taught in history books or commemorated
Some Good News: A Once-a-Year HIV Prevention Shot? In a groundbreaking medical advancement, scientists are one step closer to developing a once-a-year HIV prevention shot, and the early trials are looking incredibly promising! For years, PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) has been a game-changer in preventing HIV transmission, but the daily pill regimen has been a barrier
Symbols aren’t always what they seem. Take the swastika—an ancient symbol of peace in Hinduism and Buddhism, later distorted into a global symbol of hatred. But few stories of reclamation are as striking as that of the pink triangle. Originally used by the Nazis to label LGBTQ+ people as “criminals,” it now shines as an
🌈 Queerly Notable: A Deep Dive into This Week’s LGBTQ+ Headlines February 20 – 26, 2025 Hey, fam. This week has been a wild ride, and unfortunately, a lot of it isn’t good news. From Republican-led efforts to undo marriage equality (yes, again), to trans athletes being targeted at the border, to a concerning new
Roberta Flack’s cover of “Ballad of the Sad Young Men” can still be resonated with due to the artistry it encapsulates, as well as the deep empathy Flack has with vulnerable communities. This song is part of her debut album, First Take, released in 1969 and it indicates that Flack is not just a powerful
Hey, fabulous community! This week has been a whirlwind of legal battles, cultural upheavals, and vibrant celebrations. From federal courts standing up for trans rights to the unsettling political interference in our cherished arts institutions, there’s a lot to unpack. So, grab your favorite beverage, get comfy, and let’s delve into the stories that matter
I still remember the first time I heard Believe by Cher. I was freshly arrived in the U.S. from México, barely 13 or 14 years old, trying to make sense of a new world, a new language, a new life. I had no idea who Cher was—hell, I didn’t even understand the words she was
