Identity

Understanding World Mental Health Day 2024: Date, history, significance
World Mental Health Day, observed annually on October 10, is a crucial global initiative aimed at raising awareness and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health. As the world continues to grapple with the growing challenges posed by mental health issues, this day serves as a reminder of the importance of emotional well-being and the need to address mental health with as much seriousness as physical health. In 2024, the theme for World Mental Health Day highlights the importance of creating “Mental Health for All: Raising Voices and Taking Action,” focusing on global efforts to make mental health care accessible to everyone.
By Poonam Own2 years ago in Pride
Accurate Representation. Runner-up in Represented Challenge.
I remember sitting in my parents’ living room when I was in my early teen years. I don’t remember the age, but it was around that time in my life. I was watching an MTV show about HIV. In the show, two men kissed and hugged and held hands. That was the first time in my life I pondered my sexuality. It brought me peace, that other people can love openly and without shame. Seeing physical affection between two men on a tv screen made me realize that is what I wanted.
By J. Delaney-Howe2 years ago in Pride
Kill Your Darlings. Top Story - October 2024.
There is so much queer representation in media these days–good, bad, and painfully stereotypical. I'm not looking for it anymore, though. I haven't been since college. I guess you could say I gave up. I see it as being the representation I wish I could have had growing up, but I suppose it's a matter of perspective. As a child, I used to look for myself in media. Desperately.
By kp2 years ago in Pride
Finding My Ruling Identity
The television screen is dark, with the outline of a performer standing on stage emitting through. Amongst the quiet cheers, popping sporadically, the iconic organ chord pours out of the speakers. “Dearly beloved,” the opening two words of the song greet the audience. They respond with a frenzied cheer. He goes through the whole speech talking about how life and crazy and the afterworld. One minute later, after instructing us to “punch a higher floor,” he dives into a guitar riff accompanied by the synthesized sounds of an electric keyboard. Purple lights flood the stage. He is majestic. Purple jacket, white laced bloused and high heels. Though the beat it rhythmic, I reach for the remote and quickly change the channel.
By Iris Harris2 years ago in Pride
Representation
A Moment in Media Representation: The effect of one experience on my identity. In the present era, what shapes our perceived worth as single beings and as social entities, as members of society and culture, is reflected in the media. But for many citizens, it is not, and the images that they are receiving and observing on the cultural/satellite television mirrors are distorted or entirely missing. I experienced identity formation through one impactful event and being able to find, originally, a character that looked like me and dealt with real-life issues, trials, and tribulations, that also closely resembled my experience growing up in media that barely represented me.
By Sanjeevi Kandasamy2 years ago in Pride
Taboo of Gay Signet Rings To Popular Heterosexual Piercings
This Article was Previously published on Medium.com and was boosted by the Medium Curation Team. I notice many signals in everyday life. How are you dressed, or what kind of jewelry do you wear? What meaning lies behind the specific pieces of jewelry you choose? In this article, I want to look at some signals from the past.
By Henrik Hageland2 years ago in Pride
When Did You See Yourself in Media?
Have you ever encountered a character in media that significantly altered your perception of yourself or others? In the soft illumination of a room, the flickering screen projected a comforting radiance, mirroring in the captivated eyes of the silently watching audience.
By PhilipM-I2 years ago in Pride
Rainbow Revelations: A Journey into Understanding
The day I truly understood the power of representation was the day my world exploded into a spectrum of colors I never knew existed. It started with a book – a simple novel picked up on a whim, its cover adorned with a rainbow flag. Little did I know that within those pages lay a journey that would transform not just my understanding, but my very soul.
By influenceinkmarketing2 years ago in Pride
We Must See it to Believe It.
As a Writer, Author, Poet and World-Shifter, I look to the giants of the past to pave my runway. James Baldwin is an icon not only for his contributions to the literary world but for his unapologetic and radical acceptance of himself. When I reflect on why representation of LGBTQ+ trail blazers matters, he is the first icon that comes to mind.
By Ariel Celeste2 years ago in Pride
Unglitched
I wandered alone for a long time, In a world of black and white. I felt like a splash of color, not belonging. 🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈
By Gabriela Trofin-Tatár2 years ago in Pride
I am not broken and I am NOT alone….
It has been difficult for me who I am and who I was in years, especially that I’m still living in the conservative area- very challenging.
By Meghan LeVaughn 2 years ago in Pride
Is Feminity In Male Natural?
Ask yourself these questions before reading further! You discovered one of your siblings, children, relatives or family member always act feminin. Would you because of that hate the person? hurt the person or kill the person because of feminism? The same way you love them, kindly spread the love to the ones you're not blood realated with and protect them.
By Victor Obanor Osagie 2 years ago in Pride