How to Be a Good Wingwoman: Lessons from a Queer Woman of Color
- Published in: Love & Relationships, The Scene
- Written by Aleta
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One queer woman of color dishes on the how to’s of being a good wing woman. …
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Black, Greek, and Lesbian: One Black Woman’s Story on Being Out as a Sorority Girl
- Published in: Activist Interviews, Coming Out, Interviews, Race, Culture, and Ethnicity, Sex & Sexuality
- Written by Aleta
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An out and proud Black lesbian speaks candidly about being out Black and queer within a Black sorority. …
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AMPLIFY: Paid Internship Opportunity for Lesbian & Bisexual Women Artists in Kenya (July 1st Deadline)
- Published in: Amplify!, Art, Jobs and Internships, LGBT Africa, Women's Issues
- Written by Aleta
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Artists For Recognition and Acceptance (AFRA–Kenya) is seeking lesbian and bisexual artists for a three month paid internship. …
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She Plays (Too) Well With Others: When Your Friend’s Parents Think You’re “Recruiting”
- Published in: Coming Out, Featured, Love & Relationships, Race, Culture, and Ethnicity
- Written by Aleta
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How one high school girl dealt with being outed to a friend’s queerphobic mom. …
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Don’t Cry for Me, Argentina: Gender Identity Recognition Law Raises the Bar for Trans Rights
- Published in: News & Opinions, Trans-lucent
- Written by Aleta
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Argentina makes trans history; 100 trans* persons changed the name and gender that appears on their legal documents as the Gender Identity and Health Comprehensive Care for Trans People Act went into effect.…
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Chicago Dykes Plan Pride March through “Little Vietnam” to Engage Minority-Owned Businesses
- Published in: Activism & Politics, Asian Invasion, Pride, Q-Trends, Race, Culture, and Ethnicity
- Written by Aleta
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The annual Chicago Dyke March is scheduled to take place in ethnically diverse Uptown neighborhood on Saturday, June 23, 2012.…
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Lesbian-Owned Bar in Armenia Rebuilds After Hate-Based Arson Attack
- Published in: Community Action Alerts, The Scene
- Written by Aleta
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Groundswell of Armenian LGBT communities, including one the most popular bars, DIY, provokes hate crimes in form of arson; owner seeking funds to rebuild.…
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Portland Zine, CROSSHAIRS, Seeks Submissions from Queer and Trans People of Color
- Published in: Announcements, Writing Submissions
- Written by Aleta
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Crosshairs zine seeks queer trans* POC voices to contribute to anthology on community. …
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Queer Women of Color Media Arts Project Hosts 8th Annual Film Festival
- Published in: Asian Invasion, Entertainment & Culture, Film, Film Festivals
- Written by Aleta
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The 8th Annual Queer Women of Color Film Festival in San Fransisco will feature 39 short films from June 8 to 10. …
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AMPLIFY: Black Lesbian Webseries, “Come Take a Walk with Me” Needs Funding for Season Two
- Published in: Announcements, Film Amplify, TV, TV Amplify
- Written by Aleta
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AMPLIFY: The web TV series, “Come Take a Walk with Me” follows Channing, a black lesbian from the south through her struggles with family, friendship, finances, faith, and faithfulness. Season one was a huge hit. So, let’s do our part to help fund season two!…
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