LGBTQ
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
Alright fam, this week has been a wild mix of political BS, cultural wins, and queer power moves. From Trump cutting global PrEP access (ensuring HIV outbreaks—seriously, WTF), to Georgia restricting trans healthcare for adults, to Jinkx Monsoon officially becoming Hera Lilith Hoffer (witchy queen behavior!), there’s a lot to break down. Let’s go! 🚨
Hey, babes! Buckle up because this week has been a whirlwind of political drama, legal battles, and music legends saving our souls. From Idaho coming for marriage equality (again), to trans youth fighting back in court, to Sir Elton and Brandi Carlile making our ears very happy—there’s a lot to talk about. Let’s get into
In the early 1950s, amidst a society rife with prejudice and legal persecution against homosexuals, a courageous group of individuals in Los Angeles dared to envision a platform for the gay community. This vision materialized as ONE Magazine, the first widely distributed pro-gay publication in the United States. Launched in January 1953 by ONE, Inc.,
🌈 Hola familia! Here is the queerst recap of last week headlines… that’s serving drama, breakthroughs, and a splash of rainbow sparkle. Sip on something tea and and let’s get into it. 🎨 Smithsonian Fumbles Felix González-Torres’s Queer Legacy The National Portrait Gallery is catching major side-eye for the way they’ve handled Felix González-Torres’s iconic
When we talk about the LGBTQ+ rights movement, most people immediately think of the Stonewall Riots of 1969. But decades before Stonewall, an underground network of activists was laying the foundation for the modern fight for equality. Enter the Mattachine Society—a pioneering LGBTQ+ organization that dared to exist in a time when being gay was
As a member of the queer community, it pains me to see how far we’ve strayed from the original intent of our Pride celebrations. What started as a movement rooted in resistance, visibility, and equality has now often become a shiny, corporate-sponsored spectacle—one where the glitter sometimes overshadows the grim reality of what’s happening in
Over the years, Drag has become an integral part of pop culture known for the dramatics: hair, makeup, outfits, ballroom and if you’re a fan of Rupaul’s Drag Race, sass. However, drag and ballroom have been around for decades and serve as a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community. For Southern California drag queen Ms.
