Originating in ballroom culture, a drag house is a drag queen’s chosen family, many of which have been represented on RuPaul’s Drag Race.
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15 Black Filmmakers With Upcoming Projects in 2023-2024
From biopics to horror comedies to science fiction blockbusters, here are the upcoming projects from Black filmmakers we’re most excited for.
‘A League of Their Own,’ ‘White Lotus,’ and ‘Bros’ Win Big at the GLAAD Media Awards
Amid rising attacks on the LGBTQ+ community, GLAAD honored 2022’s best queer media in a ceremony on Thursday, including Amazon’s ‘A League of Their Own’.
GLAAD’s TV Report: Queer and Here, But Not For Long
Do you love LGBTQ+ characters on TV? GLAAD’s Where We Are on TV report says almost a third of them will be out of our screens this time next year.
Disney Film Ruby Bridges Pulled From Florida School Following a Parent Complaint
The movie, which is centered on the first African-American child to be enrolled in previously segregated William Frantz Elementary School, was contested on the basis that it taught children racism.
8 Fearless Feminist Authors to Read This Women’s Month
If you’re looking to engage in literature that centers the female experience and its complicated, constantly evolving nature, the feminist authors listed below might be a good place to start.
5 Reasons A League of Their Own Should Have #MoreThanFour
And in that spirit, I’d like to list down five good reasons A League Of Their Own deserves way #MoreThanFour episodes.
Decade by Decade: Black Women Musicians, Activists Alike
For years black women have been fighting against racism and sexism. These women are also musicians, using their lyrics to influence change.
The Male Gaze: What It Is, and What TikTok Often Gets Wrong
The ‘male gaze’ has a long history in art and philosophy. To know what it actually means, let’s start with understanding what gaze is in the first place.
Death by Police: Tyre Nichols Yet Another Sacrifice to the Corrupt Gods of Police
Tyre Nichols’ murdering police officers may have been Black, but the horrible beating and death reveal deep schisms in policing standards and oversight, and a culture of systemic violence.
Review Bombing: What Drives This Toxic Internet Phenomenon?
The internet can be a cruel place and review bombing is just one of the many proofs of that.
Whitewashed DNA: Inclusivity Gaps and the Complicated Story of DNA Testing
As ancestry DNA tests like MyTrueAncestry or 23andMe gain in popularity, the gaps in their data and findings become increasingly more apparent for the people who have been missing from the research for decades.
It’s Time to Change the Way We Think About Food Advertisements
Every year, marketing forces define what foods are viewed as popular to children and adolescents without providing nutritional information. If the amount of unhealthy food advertisements to which children are exposed does not decrease, the percentage of childhood obesity will only go up.
How M3gan the Killer Robot Doll Turned Into A Queer Icon Overnight
If there’s one word that can describe M3gan, the eponymous character in the 2023 horror comedy, it’s fierce. Find out why she’s beloved by the queer community.
Free Intelligent Conversation Is the Non-profit Organization Breaking Barriers by Helping People Learn More About Each Other
Free Intelligent Conversation (Free IC) believes that we all have something to offer in conversation, no matter where you come from.
What’s So Bad About Andrew Tate?: A Brief History of Why So Many People Dislike Him
If, at any point in the last few months, you’ve had to Google exactly who Andrew Tate is, you’re not alone. The real question, though, is why he’s so widely hated.
Anti-abortion Lawmakers: Who, What, and Why?
After Roe v. Wade was overturned, many states began to push and in some cases, pass anti-abortion legislation. Who are these lawmakers and what do they believe in?
5 Female-Directed Movies To Look Forward To This 2023
Even with increased diversity in the film industry, female-directed movies still occupy a small space. These five movies add to what is only, hopefully, a growing list.
2022 Wrapped: A Look Back on the Year’s Major News Highlights
Musk buys Twitter, FTX files for bankruptcy, Russia invades Ukraine, and people protest dictatorships. Let’s take a walk back through the biggest news highlights of 2022.
Romania and Decree 770: Why Banning Abortion Is a Bad Idea
In 1967, Nicolae Ceaușescu banned contraceptives and criminalized abortion in Romania. The effects of Decree 770 could be the future that lies ahead of America.
America’s Shameful History of Native American Land Dispossession
We take a look at how the extensive Native American land dispossession and population loss happened and what shameful strategies were employed by settlers and the U.S. government.
The Role of Corporate Greed in Inflation
Corporate price-hiking beyond production costs and decreasing inflation-adjusted wages point to corporate greed as the major cause of inflation.
No Pride Flags!: 2022 Christmas Gifts You Can Get for LGBTQ+ Folks That Are Actually Cool
No Pride flags and tacky merch here! Acceptance is the best gift for the queer people in your life, but these Christmas gift ideas can make a decent second placer.
Pro-abortion Stances Are the Norm – A Look at Oriental Religions
Supporters of the US Supreme Court reversal of abortion rights cite conservative Christian dogma. However, Rhodora O’s survey of world religions and their practitioners shows that pro-abortion stances are the norm.