Advocacy
West Coast rapper J. Miles releases anthem for All Women
J. Miles has dropped the newest anthem for all girls, literally. ‘All the Girls’ was officially released on June 3rd, 2022. Written by Miles and produced by Tweak, the tastefully written disco-themed song stands as an anthem for every girl, not just the ones we see so commonly in media. For those still in the unknown, J. Miles is a rapper, actor and influencer hailing Denver, Colorado. Miles began his career in Tallahassee, then bringing it back to his home state years later. During such time he has released over 30 songs independently, with 4 of them reaching hundreds of thousands of streams and a key ‘Skeleton Man’ hitting over one million streams.
Indie Artist NewsPublished 2 years ago in PrideDo we still need Pride?
Pride is a protest. This is a phrase that everyone in the LGBT+ community knows and says proudly. We say it recognition of the battles it took to win our freedom in some countries, and in recognition of the fight still to be had in others.
Eireann BullimorePublished 2 years ago in PrideTrans-women Deserve Pride Too
It’s International Pride Month. For many in the LGBTQ+ community, this is a month of celebration. Globally speaking, I can only hope there are many joyous events to bring our community together. Love is love, right? Everyone should have the right to love who they want to love and live the way they feel is best for them.
Iris HarrisPublished 2 years ago in Pride- Top Story - May 2022
How To Be An Ally
Every year, LGBTQIA+ events are held in June in honour of Stonewall. As we approach June, it's important to learn how to be inclusive and welcoming during pride month - the one month of the year where the LGBTQIA+ community can be open and celebrated. Or, that's the way it's supposed to be, anyway. Even during pride, a lot of queer youth and adults feel excluded and afraid, especially living in specific communities. As a queer ally, it's important to stand up for your loved ones, and to stand up to those who make us feel threatened or scared.
ghostsandrebelsPublished 2 years ago in Pride A death so brutal
In October 1998, Matthew Shepherd was beaten, tortured, tied to a post and left to die by two men he met in a bar. It has been twenty-four years since Matthews murder and Wyoming still doesn’t have a hate crimes law on the books. Why not?
Lawrence Edward HincheePublished 2 years ago in PrideAn Open Letter to James Cook University
Dear James Cook University, I have done a lot of things late. I like step back, to think about things, take my time and evaluate. My decision to attend JCU was no different. Neither was my decision to finally be open and honest about my sexuality as I began attending JCU as a mature-aged student. And finally, neither is the choice to pen this open letter, asking you to reconsider your stance against a permanent queer space at JCU.
More Than a Woman
If it sounds haughty to elevate my human status as “more than” anything, I get it. But I am learning to reassemble my internal dialog toward self-worth and self-respect. As other planet-sharers attempt to tell me what I am not, I become increasingly aware of the words I use with myself. So this is for Me and nobody else, but feel free to borrow anything that fits for you, too.
Martha MadrigalPublished 2 years ago in Pride- Top Story - April 2022
A Handy Guide to Sexuality
Hi there! I'm Danny, and I'm pansexual. Growing up, I struggled with a clusterfuck of sexual identities before settling on one that felt like me. As an adult, I've become passionate about acknowledging queer youth and helping them find their way in a world which clearly was not made for us. There's so much out there, and most of it is left unspoken, as if it's sinful or invalid. I want to change this.
ghostsandrebelsPublished 2 years ago in Pride It’s Never Been Easy to be A Trans Kid
A Facebook friend recommended watching First Day on Hulu. It’s an Australian series with just 8 episodes, about a young trans girl navigating a new school.
Martha MadrigalPublished 2 years ago in PrideThe Equability in Sports for Trans-Athletes
Jack delivers a powerful uppercut to Rob’s, his opponent, left jaw, stunning Rob for a brief second. Rob shakes off the blow and tries to counter-attack, but is blocked by Jack. Jack moves quickly to return two quick jabs to the stomach of his ring mate, before going for the head again. Rob starts to staggers slightly, but still attempts to answer back with some blows of his own. One shot is lucky enough to penetrate Jack’s defense, but connects feebly to Jack’s face. Jack knows the end is near and continues to throw a flurry of blows in opposition. With seconds remaining, the competitor eventually falls and is unable to stand up. The bout is over and Jack is victorious. The crowd cheers as Jack is announced the winner by TKO. Jack is satisfied with this win because he knew he was viewed as the underdog, yet he still rose above the challenge and won.
Iris HarrisPublished 2 years ago in PrideHomosexuality Is Still Taboo?
Because there is no expectation that a child will be of a different sexual orientation than you. Not to mention the discrimination and pain that homosexuals continue to face today. It is up to parents to be sensitive enough to determine whether or not it is appropriate to bring up the subject.
Mopsy MeirellesPublished 2 years ago in PrideIt STILL Ain’t Pie
I have considered myself a feminist for the better part of my adult life. Hell, I was raised in a feminist household without even knowing it. There were no gender-assigned tasks beyond the fact that my father did the heavy yard work, but he also crocheted and baked bread and hung laundry on the clothesline. Prolly more often than my mother did. Mine was the only mother on our street who worked full time. Maybe the only one who worked outside the home at all.
Martha MadrigalPublished 2 years ago in Pride