Identity
Thank You, Sailor Moon. Runner-up in Represented Challenge.
When Sailor Uranus, a tall, cute blonde girl who wore suits and drove fast cars like a badass, strut onto my television screen for the first time, twelve-year-old me immediately had a new favorite Sailor Moon character.
By angela hepworth2 years ago in Pride
To All The Canadian Lesbian Vampires
I´ve struggled my whole life to fit my little puzzle piece into the grand scheme of things. Belonging was a half-hazardly-hatched dream that often led to more frustration than anything really concrete. It´s not that I didn´t have friends, but they were spread out. It´s not that I didn´t have family, they were just on the other side of the world.
By Oneg In The Arctic2 years ago in Pride
The Power of Representation
In honor of National Coming Out Day, I’m reminded of the power of representation in shaping our understanding and empathy toward the LGBTQ+ community. As a non-queer creator and ally, I’ve come to realize how vital it is to see diverse, authentic depictions of queer lives in media, pop culture, and literature. Representation acts as a mirror of view, allowing individuals to see themselves clearly, and for allies, it serves as a window into experiences we may not personally share, but can deeply resonate and relate with.
By Victor Obanor Osagie 2 years ago in Pride
A Journey into the LGBTQ+ Experience
As a non-LGBTQ+ creator and ally, my journey toward understanding the complexities of the LGBTQ+ experience has been shaped significantly by moments of genuine queer representation. One of the most impactful experiences was watching the television series Pose. Set against the vibrant backdrop of New York City's ballroom culture during the 1980s and 90s, the show features a predominantly transgender and queer cast that portrays the struggles, triumphs, and everyday lives of its characters with remarkable authenticity.
By Oluwafemi Fred-Ahmadu2 years ago in Pride
Being Transparent or Opaque: Life's Toughest Choice
Do I stand tall in the light, where all can see, Who I truly am, who I aim to be? Or do I hide behind shadows, where I blur, Changing my colors, as voices concur?Transparent or opaque, which should I choose? Be the real me, or bend to not lose? Stand by my truth, though it's hard to defend, Or fade into a shape that the world might commend?Should I speak the words that burn in my chest, Knowing they might stir, disturb, and protest? Or should I stay vague, with a smile that's bent, To fit into a world that's far from content?Transparent or opaque, the choice remains mine, Do I stay in the light or fall in line? For in being straight, I risk being alone, Yet in being vague, I may lose my own tone.In a world of masks, will I dare to stand clear, Knowing that truth is a weapon I bear? Or will I retreat, let the layers unfold, Hiding myself in the stories untold?Transparent or opaque, I stand at the gate, Do I defy the world or bend to its weight? For in being myself, there's a strength I might find, While losing the layers that blur my own mind.
By Adarsh Kumar Singh2 years ago in Pride
