Author archives: Aleta Lan

Call for Submissions to Queer POC Anthology, “Here, Our Voices: The Black Trans-Identified Experience”

Published in: Featured, Trans-lucent, Writing Submissions
May 25, 2012
Written by Aleta
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Michael David Battle, a black female-to-male (FTM) trans maan, who has been documenting his transition online is currently compiling an anthology of stories with the working title, “Here, Our Voices: The Black Trans-Identified Experience.” We are looking for original, well-written personal essays, memoirs, or stories that are based on autobiographical experiences. The narrative must be…

25 May

Out in Entertainment: Two Queer Black Authors Break the Silence about Gay Love in Hip Hop

Published in: Author Interviews, Books, Coming Out, Interviews, Newly Released Books, Trans-lucent
May 25, 2012
Written by Aleta
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Trans author and former fitness model Toni Newman and gay author in the hip hop industry Terrance Dean discuss their new books. …

18 May

Jay-Z, Will Smith, and Kanye West Back Obama’s Support for Marriage Equality

Published in: Entertainment & Culture
May 18, 2012
Written by Aleta
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Public figures respond to Obama’s statement in support of same-sex marriage. …

17 May

Presence, Power, Progress: Queer Asian Pacific Islander Conference in Washington DC

Published in: Announcements, Conferences, Desi Daily
May 17, 2012
Written by Aleta
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The National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance is hosting “Presence, Power, Progress” this July 19 to 22, a conference in Washington DC for LGBTQ Asian Americans, South Asians, Southeast Asians, and Pacific Islanders. Over 300 LGBTQ Asian American and Pacific Islander activists will attend Presence, Power, Progress to network, organize, agitate, educate, and build capacity…

Author archives: Aleta Lan

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