Twitter Bios and Queer Aberrations: Resisting Marginalized Identities

To non-twitter users, like myself a few weeks ago, the idea of “tweeting” may seem bizarre—a mainstream outlet for celebrities to forge a pseudo relationship with their fans, or perhaps a likeminded individual whose dreams coincide with that of the celebrity with millions of followers. However, beyond the façade of mainstream stardom lies a platform…

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A Pride Sermon from a Queer Black Church Boi: “LGBT People of Color, Reclaim Your Faith!”

Let me first introduce myself by saying this: I’m not your mama’s inspirational blogger. And I’m certainly not your standard queer radical inspirational blogger. I am masculine-identified Queer Women of Color who is also a ridiculously radical Lover of Christ. Now try saying that 5 times twice. I like to think of myself as the most dangerous Christian…

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It Gets Better: QWOC + Boston Edition!

The “It Gets Better” project began in September of 2010 when columnist and author Dan Savage sought to create a powerful way for individuals to support LGBTQ youth experiencing bullying and harassment. In response to the alarming number of young people taking their lives as a result of verbal and physical abuse, Dan and his partner Terry…

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A Feminist’s Thoughts on Attending the WAM!+QWOC+ Boston Takeover at Caprice

Repost from “Sunday Stupidity” @ The GenderBlender Blog Last night, the Gender Blenders attended the WAM (Women, Action, and Media) party at club Caprice. It was a really great time. But for some reason, whenever I attend events for feminists, queer events, or even events sponsored by queer organizations, I get really strange reactions from…

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