Advice to Non-Queer Parents from a Queer Kid There is no guide to raising kids. As many books as we might read or research we might do, truly no parent or parent-to-be knows what they’re doing. Parenting serves as the ultimate form of trial and error, where the pressure is higher, the stakes are greater …
Coming off the heels of June, while it might seem like July is just the filler month between Pride month and back-to-school season, in the DMV, July still holds much promise. July is known for its warm weather, wacky holidays like National Hot Dog and Ice Cream month, and a host of functions to attend. …
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A Guide to Shining Bright Even When the Fuel is Low New Year’s goals are all pretty glitz and glam. They come with the best of intentions and all of the hope and aspiration one can muster. They fuel us to take on extra projects, to work extra hours, to rise early for a new …
Here Are the Facts: What Has Happened and What it Means On June 24, 2022, in a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court decided to overturn the landmark case of Roe vs Wade. This historic case provided constitutional protection for the right to bodily autonomy through abortion. With the striking down of Roe vs Wade, the …
With the end of LGBTQ+ Pride month, and companies and brands strip their logos and marketing of rainbow flags, the Starz hit drama series “P-Valley” continues on to create representation and reflection for the LGBTQ+ community with its newest season. The series follows the story of The Pynk, a fictional strip club in Chucalissa, Mississippi, …
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How I Celebrated Juneteenth through Soul Food, and How You Can Too! My grandmother’s home always smelled of soul food. Some of my fondest childhood memories were created at her kitchen table over a bowl of greens or in her den with a plate of baked chicken and black-eyed peas not far away. The food …
While Pride celebrations are coming to an end, the LGBTQ+ community, its joy, and stories are still living on; off the streets, and on our screens. From previous hit series like “Noah’s Arc” to new innovations like “Euphoria” and Netflix’s “First Kill,” LGBTQ+ stories are taking center stage and providing a reflection of queer stories …
Pride has always held the spirit of a radical riot. A riot of freedom from the restrictions of the gender binary, a riot of joy to fully embrace the depth and expansiveness of one’s sexuality, and a riot to fully live in all the aspects of one’s identity. It is this spirit of revolution, celebration, and …
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The only other word spoken during the month of June other than pride is that of Juneteenth. While historically celebrated amongst smaller communities of Black Americans in Texas and branching out to the larger community of the Black American diaspora, Juneteenth is becoming a widely celebrated holiday all across the nation. With its recent declaration …
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How D.C. Pride Changed Me Forever I remember stumbling into Pride. I had just graduated high school and the excitement of my accomplishment still lingered in the Saturday afternoon air. To celebrate, my family and I were on our way to a local fun plex when the honking of nearby cars erupted around us. Amongst …
