Our Family – Jae and Em

Our Family is a series that celebrates two-mommy families and delves into some of the challenges they face. The goal of the series is to depict same-sex parent families in a way that’s authentic and dispels myths.Read More

InspiHERed By: Akwaeke Zara Emezi

InspiHERed By spotlights phenomenal women in the Black queer community—everyone from artists to activists. Each week ELIXHER features someone whose personal journey and individual craft inspire us.Read More

Week in Review – Click, Watch, Read

GO Magazine’s 100 Women We Love: Class of 2011 - B. Cole

At the ripe young age of 21, B. Cole landed a job many people far older than she can only dream of: She worked in the White House, directing leadership … Read More

Ask Aja: Your Fitness Questions Answered!

You asked… Help! How do I tone up my legs and abs?

Aja answered… Toning your legs and abs for summer can be easy and fun. Here are a few of my favorite exercises.

Jump Squat:

Stand with your feet … Read More

InspiHERed By: Amarachi Crystal Esowe

InspiHERed By spotlights phenomenal women in the Black queer community—everyone from artists to activists. Each week ELIXHER features someone whose personal journey and individual craft inspire us to dream bigger, laugh harder, and love deeper. This week Amarachi Crystal Esowe, a 25-year-old Nigerian photographer shares.

ELIXHER: Tell us … Read More

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Lesbian Tells of Stabbing Ordeal in South Africa’s Spate of Homophobic Attacks

A South African lesbian has described how she was repeatedly stabbed by a stranger in the latest of a spate of homophobic attacks against women in the country. … Read More

Ten Signs You’re Becoming "That" Couple

We’ve all either seen or known “that” couple. You know the one. The annoying adorable pair that coordinates and finishes each other’s sentences. The duo that has at some point made you detest being single and at another vow to … Read More

InspiHERed By: Gianna Delgadillo

InspiHERed By spotlights phenomenal women in the Black queer community—everyone from artists to activists. Each week ELIXHER features someone whose personal journey and individual craft inspire us to dream bigger, laugh harder, and love deeper. This week we chat with Gianna Delgadillo, a 20-year-old reconstructive designer and Fashion Merchandising/Design … Read More

Week in Review – Click, Watch, Read

Harlem Pastor Divided Over Uptown Pride Picnic, But One Openly-Gay Pastor Will Host Service

Not all Harlem pastors have a problem with an upcoming gay pride picnic.

A openly gay Harlem pastor said he plans to host a service in Marcus Garvey Park during … Read More

Ask Aja: Your Fitness Questions Answered!

You asked… I want to exercise but I just don’t have the motivation. What can I do get motivated and stay that way?

Aja answered… Motivation is actually the biggest factor preventing people from reaching their health and fitness goals. … Read More