3 Queer Women of Color Musicians Headlining the 2013 Annual Women’s Rock! Concert
We’re featuring three women of color musicians you should know. Check them out and tell us about your favorites.
No Longer Invisi(BI)le: 10 Bisexual Women of Color to Celebrate #QWOCTalk
QWOC Media Wire profiles bisexual women of color who are standing up for bisexual rights and visibility everyday.
To be Loved or to be understood? The Struggle Between Culture and Sexuality
“There are so many myths about our queer lives that still exist in our Latin@ community; from queerness being a choice or a psychological disorder to us not wanting children and being possessed by demons. And we don’t talk about these issues because the cultural expectation (especially of our elders) is to not go against the grain.” Sarahi Yajaira
One Latina shares her struggle with expressing both her culture and her sexuality.
Yollada “Nok” Suanyot Becomes First Trans Woman Politician in Thailand
QWOC Runs for Office…With Success! Yollada “Nok” Suanyot becomes highest ranking Trans Woman politician in Thailand
The Counter-argument: You’re Making the Wrong Choice
One Chinese lesbian shares her experiences on coming out, her mother, and choices.
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
A Lesbian Latina’s Adventures with Interracial Relationships: To Speak or Not to Speak Spanish?
When I was in college, I dated white-women because English-speaking queer women was “all there was.” And while I didn’t mind then, the truth is… I do now. I don’t want to explain every single story, conversation or joke. When I have to constantly interpret, things gets lost in translation –including our connection, but mainly my sanity.
Coming Out as Capitalist in Queer Spaces
“I generally find coming out as ‘queer’ in corporate and tech spaces much less intimidating than coming out as an ‘economic consultant’ in queer spaces.” Our newest contributor, Lola Kutty, shares her experience being ostracized from anti-capitalist spaces due to her job as a consultant.
Morgan Collado, Contributor
Morgan is a trans women of color who writes about social justice, poetry, and creativity as a path to healing, among other things.
Repost from Politics Daily: 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' Tougher on Minorities, Women
By BONNIE ERBE’ Here’s one thing you probably know about “don’t ask, don’t tell,” the Pentagon policy on gays and …
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