Monthly Archives: January 2012
ESSENCE Features Same-Sex Couple in February 2012 Issue
January 31, 2012 | ELIXHER 1
ESSENCE, a monthly magazine for African American women, spotlights a same-sex couple in their “Find Love at Any Age” feature in the February 2012 issue.Read More
Raven Symone Takes a Stand in Support of Marriage Equality
January 31, 2012 | ELIXHER
Actress Raven Symone is the latest celebrity to pose for the “NoH8 Campaign” – a photo project that features celebs and civilians who oppose California’s ban on marriage for same-sex couples, known as Proposition 8.Read More
TheGrio Recognizes Trans Advocate Janet Mock
January 31, 2012 | ELIXHER 1
TheGrio’s 100 list, class of 2012, is a list that “highlights the best, not just from the black community, but from all of America.” In this year’s list, theGrio recognizes Janet Mock, trans advocate and People.com editor.Read More
VIDEO: “No Mo’ ‘No Homo’” By “Shit White Girls Say…to Black Girls” Creator
January 31, 2012 | ELIXHER 1
Creator of “Shit White Girls Say…to Black Girls” recently released a new video that puts into perspective just how ridiculous the phrase “no homo” is. Check it out!Read More
InspiHERed By: Ana María Agüero Jahannes
January 30, 2012 | ELIXHER 3
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
January 27, 2012 | ELIXHER
Check out what you missed this week!Read More
Brooklyn Worship Series: No Femmes Allowed?
January 26, 2012 | ELIXHER 2
The Brooklyn Worship Series documents one writer’s move to Brooklyn, N.Y. from Washington D.C. Women, nightlife, characters, commentary, and fun to follow. Read More
Tumblr Thursdays
January 26, 2012 | ELIXHER
Stimulate your senses with some of our favorite Tumblr finds! Read More
Jumping Beyond the Broom: Why Black LGBT Need More Than Marriage
January 25, 2012 | ELIXHER
A recent report by the Center for American Progress takes a look at the social, health and economic disparities that gay and transgender people of color face.Read More
Mon., Feb. 6: Accept Variety – A Juke Joint Fundraiser (Chicago)
January 25, 2012 | ELIXHER
Check out what’s happening!Read More
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