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What Reality TV Gets Wrong About Queer Women

Have you ever wondered why some of the most unrealistic shows are considered “reality television”? One of my greatest disappointments regarding Black women – in general – and Black women within the LGBTQIA Community – in particular – is how…

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Culture

Femmes Dating Femmes: A Discussion

Feminine versus masculine presentation is a complex issue within the Black queer women’s community. There are so many different labels—such as femme, high femme, soft femme, stem, butch, stud, dom, boi, to name a few—that sometimes it may seem overwhelming….

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Culture, Inspiration

How Writing Saved Me

My parents made sure that I was never ashamed of being Black when I was growing up. Our house was full of Black art (including a portrait of Black Jesus), we went to a Black church whose denomination was founded…

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Culture

The Complications of “Queer”

One of my favorite moments from the past few years was when I attended an event that celebrated love within the Black LGBT community. I was just becoming comfortable with my sexuality and being in a positive environment of LGBT…

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