lgbtq
The letters LGBTQ are just another way of saying that Love is Love.
Would you trust a transgender woman in the bathroom with your daughter?
You know the meme. The transgender woman with hair and makeup askew, captioned to ask if we would trust "him" with our children in a public restroom. It's meant to refer to the trans community as predatory people who endanger children wherever they go. It's meant to place fear and doubt on the good intentions of any trans individuals. It wants you to feel like a bad parent if you support trans rights. It's meant to portray transgender women as unkempt and 'manly.'
By Brandy Enn5 years ago in Humans
Creating for Community
I came out as Trans/Non-Binary when I was 20, far after I had given up my dream of becoming a professional artist. In high school, I was made to believe by counselors and family that I would never be able to make it as a true "artist." However, my perception of what an artist was involved oil paints, a canvas, and million dollar paintings being auctioned at Christie's. Now, at 23, I have discovered the falsehood of everything I grew up believing about the art community. I have discovered quilting and the joy that it brings me. Since then I have seen incredible designers, quilters, and ship owners crafting beautiful creations, successfully monetizing what they love, and having fun doing it.
By Theo Randall5 years ago in Humans
2 Lanes
So Drew, I liked him alot. I thought because we kinda grew up together we would be perfect. I thought that because we came from the streets ok maybe we wont be perfect so it ok we can play the game and be ok. In my head he would be by my side by any means. He was, then it got old.
By Ashley Meriweather5 years ago in Humans
How I redefined my sexuality after marriage
A few days ago, I woke up to a Buzzfeed article about True Blood actress Anna Paquin defending her marriage to a cisgender heterosexual man as a bisexual woman. I am paraphrasing, but the comment was that it was “unfortunate” that her marriage “does little for the cause.” In 2021 that could be the conclusion some reach, but years ago that was far from the thought I had when I first learned that an openly bisexual woman married a straight man. My first thought was more along the lines of. . . “You can do that?”
By Samantha Williams5 years ago in Humans
WAY WE WERE BUILD🌈
Members of the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) community are harassed, beaten, cruelly traumatized, and, in many cases, killed for who they are and what they stand for on a daily basis. Although the number of people coming out as non-heterosexuals is increasing every day, fear continues to hold many back from living happy, prosperous lives. To some, it may not seem like a big deal, but for LGBT individuals, disguising their identities is like living as a shell of who they may be. Members of the LGBT community are oppressed by what society expects of them, and they are afraid of how others will react if they don't fit that mold. Even in 2021, when the world celebrates uniqueness and freedom, LGBTQ+ persons are still considered misfits.
By Nisha Thulung Rai5 years ago in Humans
No Place Like Home!
In December of 2018 I was diagnosed with HIV - this news changed my whole life and the trajectory of my career. I relocated to NYC because I was sacred , embarrassed and afraid of my family, friends and those who where apart of my church community finding out about my status. NYC welcomed me with open arms, immediately providing me with medication, housing, food stamps and a biweekly cash benefit to help me with personal items. I was truly overwhelmed with the support, love and care that I received and currently receiving. NYC saved my life, I was depressed, lonely, isolated from friends and family but NYC, the bronx my neighborhood and community became my family in just a short period of time.
By william kelly5 years ago in Humans
There Is No Place Like Home!
In December of 2018 I was diagnosed with HIV - this news changed my whole life and the trajectory of my career. I relocated to NYC because I was sacred , embarrassed and afraid of my family, friends and those who where apart of my church community finding out about my status. NYC welcomed me with open arms, immediately providing me with medication, housing, food stamps and a biweekly cash benefit to help me with personal items. I was truly overwhelmed with the support, love and care that I received and currently receiving. NYC saved my life, I was depressed, lonely, isolated from friends and family but NYC, the bronx my neighborhood and community became my family in just a short period of time.
By william kelly5 years ago in Humans
Taegong: Lace & Leather
Breaks were a luxury in this place. Gong-gi commended any idols that were in training or due to debut, because he feels the standards had only gotten higher since his debut. He tried his best not to think about the social media comments, but they followed him in is head.
By Chloe Gilholy5 years ago in Humans
