Pride Month
The Nation’s Capital Celebrates Pride
In the nation’s capital, Pride Month not only celebrates the progress made in LGBTQ+ rights but also underscores the ongoing fight for equality and acceptance, making it a time of both reflection and joyous celebration. Local businesses and landmarks, such as the U.S. Capitol and the White House, are displaying rainbow flags and lights to show their solidarity and support of the LGBTQ+ community.
By Ben Nelson25 days ago in Pride
The Greatest Queer Showman
John Duff is excited to live in a time when so many queer artists are releasing authentically queer music. As an out artist, he has released multiple singles and music videos that have gone viral on social media including “House on Fire” and “Hokie Pokie”.
By Ben Nelson26 days ago in Pride
The Courage Journey
Once upon a time, in a small town nestled between rolling hills and whispering trees, there lived a little girl named Lily. She had rosy cheeks, bright eyes, and a smile that could light up the darkest of nights. But one fateful day, tragedy struck. A terrible storm swept through the town, taking away everything Lily held dear—her family, her home, her sense of belonging.
By James Fareke28 days ago in Pride
The Rainbow Renegade. Content Warning.
A maven, Joan of Ark, supporting her cause and distancing oneself from whims that do not fit the persona, stereotype of her group. Oneself cannot risk being caught adhering to societal norms they have shunned. As beings on two legs we are incapable of treating others how we feel about them. We only have the ability to treat them how we feel about ourselves. What exists in one side of the field versus what is in the other field just barely visible on the horizon can only be fathomed from the eyes of someone else. Introducing the idea of re-entering into a norm that has been left behind will immediately be shot down. As the realization sets in that the field they are in is eerily similar to the field that they left. Slowly but surely the yard just over the mountain begins to look much more appealing. If the treatment, disappointment, and risk of embarrassment are the same, what keeps someone standing in place when walking away is the better option? The answer sits in the maintenance of a perception and the reassurance the Renegade brings to the group. Becoming a leader of any Taboo ideal takes the leader from self-interest to furthering the causes of the group. It begins with strong advocacy and support for a form or freedom, or expression, an audacity to support the under-dog.
By Berry Marionabout a month ago in Pride
THE FORGOTTEN MATE
Introduction Alex sighed as he strolled down the streets of his small town. He knew everyone around him and felt the warmth and comfort of his friends and Neighbors every day yet felt like something was still missing from his life. Or someone, he corrected himself. He was 32 years old and had long ago come to terms with his identity as an openly gay man, but his quest to find the man of his dreams had been frustrating and fruitless.
By Ibiam rita about a month ago in Pride
A Love Story. Content Warning.
A Love Story In the quiet town of Willowbrook, where cobblestone streets meandered through rows of ivy-clad houses and ancient oak trees stood as silent sentinels, a love story as timeless as the town itself unfolded. This is the tale of Elara and Tristan, two souls whose paths converged in a symphony of serendipity and fate.
By Hamza Bashir2 months ago in Pride
When Queers Mother the Stage
In the LGBTQ community, talents, creativity, and passion often quietly thrive, waiting for their moment to shine. Offering a stage, a spotlight, and dedicated time for exposure becomes more than just an opportunity; it becomes a catalyst for people to reveal their amazing skills. So, let's take a moment to rewind and reminisce about the transformative impact of LGBTQ competitions in the Philippines. These platforms have not only provided a space for self-expression but have also changed lives.
By Divine Grace 2 months ago in Pride