INTERLINQ-ED: News and Media about LGBTQ Diaspora Around the World (June 15th-21st)
Welcome to INTERLINQ-ED, where we highlight news and media about and relevant to LGBTQ people of color, diaspora, and racial or ethnic minorities around the world.
Black, Greek, and Lesbian: One Black Woman’s Story on Being Out as a Sorority Girl
An out and proud Black lesbian speaks candidly about being out Black and queer within a Black sorority.
Spotlight: Li Yuchen – Asian Pop Culture Icon Challenges Gender Norms in China
Spotlight on Li Yuchun, on of China’s first masculine of center female celebrities, using media to change the conversation around gender/sexuality in the country
AMPLIFY: Paid Internship Opportunity for Lesbian & Bisexual Women Artists in Kenya (July 1st Deadline)
Artists For Recognition and Acceptance (AFRA–Kenya) is seeking lesbian and bisexual artists for a three month paid internship.
INTERLINQ-ED: News and Media about LGBTQ Diaspora Around the World (June 8th-14th)
Welcome to INTERLINQ-ED, where we highlight news and media about and relevant to LGBTQ people of color, diaspora, and racial or ethnic minorities around the world.
On Coming Out: Queen Latifah Won’t Let The Media Claim Her(Story), And Neither Should We
Last week, Huffington Post’s article, ‘Queen Latifah Says She Did Not Come Out At Long Beach Pride Festival’ confirmed that …
From Skater to “Skate Her”: Queer Women of Color Invade the World of Skateboarding
Ever hear of queer women of color skateboarders? Well, lucky for you, they made a film.
If Not Now, When: Addressing Domestic Abuse in “Between Women” Season One
It’s admirable that the creators of Between Women chose to tackle the issue of domestic abuse within same sex relationships. Yet their presentation of such an important issue doesn’t come without noticeable flaws, specifically with respect to the way an abusive relationship was presented in season one.
Written on the Body: Celebrating Samar Habib’s Contributions to Queer Muslim Women Visibility in the Middle East
Dr. Samar Habib is making welcomed contributions to the visibility of queer women in the Arab, Muslim, and western world. Get to know her.
QWOC Media Wire Goes to Pittsburgh Pride, Where Drag Kings of Color Dance to YMCA
Our intern, Jacquie, covers Pittsburgh Pride, and is wow-ed by the cultural diversity at the main stage.
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