Janet Mock Talks Trans Advocacy, Women Of Color and Social Media... June 19, 2013 | ELIXHER
JaChel and Micaela are EBONY’s ‘Coolest Black Family in America̵... June 18, 2013 | ELIXHER
‘The New Black’ Documentary to Premiere in NYC at Human Rights Watch... June 18, 2013 | ELIXHER
WATCH: Entangled With You – Episode 4 June 17, 2013 | ELIXHER
On Feminine Crippled Love and Chronic Lovelessness... June 17, 2013 | ELIXHER
WATCH: Skye’s the Limit – Episode 6 June 16, 2013 | Tie
What You Missed This Week June 14, 2013 | ELIXHER
Danielle Powell, Grace University Student Kicked Out For Being Lesbian, Must Rep... June 13, 2013 | ELIXHER
Tumblr Thursdays June 13, 2013 | ELIXHER
InspiHERed By: Rachel Crouch
June 12, 2013 | ELIXHER
Each month ELIXHER features someone whose personal journey and individual craft inspire us to dream bigger, laugh harder, and love deeper. This month ELIXHER spotlights Washington, DC-based artist Rachel Crouch. Read More
ELIXHER Chats With ABC Family ‘The Fosters’ Star Sherri Saum
June 11, 2013 | ELIXHER 1
ELIXHER got the chance to chat with the super talented and stunning Sherri Saum, star of the new ABC Family series The Fosters. Sherri plays Lena Foster, a school principal and mom raising a multiethnic family with her partner Stef. Read More
Poet’s CornHer: POSTCARD SUITE
June 10, 2013 | ELIXHER
Poet’s CornHer is a creative writing column for queer women of color voices. Read More
‘F R E E’ to Premiere at Queer Arts Festival
June 10, 2013 | Tie
F R E E will be an evening of discussion and reflection nurtured through a series of collaborative performances by a diverse lineup of queer entertainers, that will both honor the ancestors and shed light on the transformative journeys to come. The festivities are set to commence at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at the African American Art & Culture Complex (AAACC) in San Francisco, CA.Read More
What You Missed This Week
June 7, 2013 | ELIXHER
Stay in the know. Michelle Obama is heckled by an LGBT advocate; Janet Mock joins the Arcus Foundation board of directors; a brown boi writes an open letter to hip hop radio personality Mister Cee; and more news relevant to YOU. Read More
Tumblr Thursdays
June 6, 2013 | ELIXHER
Anddddd we’re back. Ready to visually stimulate you with some Black queer yumminess. Check out this week’s top Tumblr finds.Read More
I Finally Explained Lesbian Sex To My Mom
June 5, 2013 | ELIXHER
ELIXHER founder and editor-in-chief decided to break down how lady loving goes down to her 52-year-old Christian, Caribbean mom — no judgment and no too-private details.Read More
People Love with Their Souls: On Gender Roles and Expectations
June 5, 2013 | ELIXHER
Many times we try to define who we are and who we want to be in a relationship dependent upon what we see in others. We have to take ownership of our love and allow it to be cultivated on our own terms.Read More
Beat the Heat: Get Summer-Ready Skin
June 4, 2013 | ELIXHER
Beach ready, bronzed skin and an occasional pop of color is all you need to “beat” for the heat. ELIXHER resident beauty expert, Danni Deville, has five steps that will have your skin flawless.Read More
PO(P)LITICS: Teaching Old Slaves New Tricks
June 3, 2013 | ELIXHER 5
In less than a decade, Kanye West has gone from penning “Gold Diggers,” to actually becoming the guy who leaves your ass for a white girl. His fall from conscious fans’ grace has at times been so dramatic, that his entire career is beginning to resemble a shoddily wrought morality play.Read More
A Journey with Ja’briel: Fundraising for Gender-Confirming Surgery
May 31, 2013 | Tie 1
Black trans advocate, activist, author and GLAAD People of Color Media Institute graduate, Ja’briel Walthour has launched a IndieGoGo campaign to gain support in the pursuit of her gender-confirming procedure(s) and the release of her transgender-themed children’s book series and resource guide.Read More
What You Missed This Week
May 31, 2013 | ELIXHER
Stay in the know. Read news relevant to YOU. Read More
The Web Series: Q&A With The Peculiar Kind Founders
May 30, 2013 | ELIXHER
In this three-part weeklong series, ELIXHER examines the Black lesbian web series phenomenon. Here we chat with Mursi Layne and Alexis Casson, the founders of The Peculiar Kind, a web series that candidly explores the lives and experiences of queer women of color. Read More
Melissa Harris-Perry Featured in ELIXHER Magazine Summer Issue
May 29, 2013 | ELIXHER
In the inaugural issue of ELIXHER Magazine, MSNBC’s Melissa Harris-Perry tells us about her favorite LGBT media moment in 2012. Subscribe today!Read More
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