Live Your Best Life: Words of Inspiration and Food for the Soul
Need a pick-me-up or some spiritual nourishment? Written by transgender advocate and warrior woman Ja'briel Walthour, “Live Your Best Life" is ELIXHER's new inspirational column.
VIDEO: The Peculiar Kind: A Web Series EP 2.5 (For Hire)
In episode 2.5 of The Peculiar Kind, four Black LGBT people share the challenges they've faced in the workplace at the intersection of race, orientation, gender identity and gender expression.
She Said, She Said: Women Weigh In On Why They Cheat
Why do some lesbians and bisexuals cheat? ELIXHER surveyed women from across the country to get their thoughts on dating and infidelity.
VIDEO: in(HER)view: a conversation with black women
Harlow Project, a website dedicated to celebrating and telling the stories of women and people of color, recently released the highly anticipated teaser for in(HER)view: a conversation with black women. Check it out!
Friends We Follow: CORSET Magazine
ELIXHER got the chance to chat with Arielle Loren, Editor-in-Chief of CORSET. Read what Arielle had to say about creating a space for ordinary people to experience healthy conversations around sexuality.
Week in Review (Apr. 21 – Apr. 27)
A 23 year-old transwoman's murder has yet to be solved in Chicago, clutchmagonline.com speaks on being a dark-skinned black woman, and a "coming out" anthology is released by the Hispanic Black Gay Coalition. Read more of this week's most pertinent stories here.
Sun., Jun. 3: Say I Do! LGBT Wedding Expo (Washington, D.C.)
Are you a spring lovebird thinking about finally putting that ring on your beloved, while the rest of your friends are studying pickup lines for sweetheat? Come out and support an event that supports us, when much of the country is shying away from the "controversy" of a queer, loving, lifelong union.
Gay Unions 101: A Guide for Couples Ready to Jump the Broom
In the land of Uhauls and cohabitation, some of us choose to formalize our partnerships through the State. Here's a quick and dirty guide to the various types of unions legally recognized across the U.S.
RECAP: “Gladiator: Etymology of the Female Muscle” Fashion Show
On April 15, a small piece of lesbian history was made in Brooklyn, N.Y. Located at The Lab, an all “stud” fashion show titled “Gladiator: Etymology of the Female Muscle” took place. Women were able to witness first-hand a runway full of masculine-identified women.
Week in Review (Apr.14 – Apr. 20)
One of the Human Rights Campaign founders, Bettie Naylor, dies at 84, a New York Times writer wonders if black churches are becoming more LGBT tolerant, and a series of LGBT marches are held this weekend across the globe. See more of the week's best reads.
Fri., May 4 – Sun., May 13: The Generic Ensemble Company Presents: The Experiment (Austin, TX)
Sometimes we all just need a break from the drama and stonefaced activism, and want to kick back and allow ourselves to enjoy an unconventional, imaginative showcasing of queer artistry. The Generic Ensemble Company looks to provide just this service with their fifth full-length play, The Experiment.
WATCH: Glee Introduces First Transgender Character
This week, Glee introduced a new character named Unique, a transgender African American student and performer in rival glee club Vocal Adrenaline. Major props to Glee for adding a trans character of color.