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Dave Chappelle vs. LGBTQ
Comedians have been using marginalized races and gender as a punchline since the beginning of comedy. For example, earlier works of comedy featured blackface to poke fun at African Americans and comedic males would often cross-dress to mock women. Even today we have drag stars that have become gender impersonators for entertainment. Because this seems to have become the norm of modern comedy, the question is: when does comedy no longer become comedy? More importantly, when do we stop mocking a marginalized group for a quick laugh?
By Iris Harris4 years ago in Pride
History of the Asexual Flag
Recently I did an art history project on aspec art, and a lot of it involved the origins of the flags. And since I’m desperate for aspec content (and also I put too much effort into this paper for only my professor to see), I decided I’ll share my research!
By Christian Bellmore4 years ago in Pride
Benefit Eligibility Change for LGBTQ Service Members
On September 21, 2021, former LGBT service members got a wake-up call. The Department of Veteran’s Affairs declared that the LGBT members that were discharged under the former Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell measure may be eligible for full military benefits. The Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell rule was created in 1993 by then President Bill Clinton. It directed LGBT service members to “don’t ask, don’t tell, don’t pursue, and don’t harass” (Encyclopedia Britannica).
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue4 years ago in Pride
5 Things You Should Keep in Mind Before Going Out with a Lesbian
So, she asked you out or vice versa? Now, the exciting part happens. You two get to go on your very first date. You will have time to get to know each other and see if you mesh. But what are the rules? What will make everything flow more smoothly?
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue4 years ago in Pride
International Coming Out Day
Five days ago when I began writing what will possibly be the most important letter of my life I didn't know when I would send it. After months of circling the drain it was a relief to sit at the keyboard and let the words fall from my fingertips.
By Jack Seator4 years ago in Pride
Why the Lack of Lesfic Fiction Inspired Me
Throughout my life, I have been an avid reader. When I was a child I loved to read about adventures far away and riddle my mind with the mysteries that characters like Encyclopedia Brown and the Boxcar Children faced. Nevertheless, as I got older, I began to crave a more in-depth story line with more mature characters.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue4 years ago in Pride
The Truth, On National Coming Out Day.
I have known I was a lesbian since I was about ten, and it scared me to death. Well, I say that, but it was more that I knew I was interested in women, not men, but didn’t know what that really meant since I was about ten. More on why that was in a second.
By Jennifer Juan4 years ago in Pride
Growth Crying
Tonight I find myself in AW of myself and my life. My three boys are running around the house after a day at the pumpkin patch, not as glamorous as you think lol, but hey we got the pumpkins so that is a SUCCESS. Staring at two baskets of laundry, stressed about things I never thought I would GET TO BE stressed about.
By Katarina Scott4 years ago in Pride
Happy Trans-versary to Me. Top Story - October 2021.
Happy Trans-versary to me. It has been official 2 years since I began my transition into my authentic true self. It has been a very interesting 2 years so far and there is so much I have learned: both positive and negative. Where to even begin?
By Iris Harris4 years ago in Pride
Their Own Words – A Better Man (Part Two)
Their Own Words – A Better Man (Part Two) “So, are you going to write a book about me?” I remember Craig asking me once. I replied that I didn’t think the world would be able to handle his life story with all that drama and sex. He told me that I had led too sheltered a life, that there were hundreds of others out there who had gone through the same things he had, or worse, and that these stories should be told!
By Mark 'Ponyboy' Peters4 years ago in Pride
