Binging television shows and movies has become something of a sport during the pandemic. With most people stuck indoors, services like Netflix and Hulu saw huge spikes in viewership. Thankfully, there has never been a better time for entertainment. No matter the genre or storytelling angle that appeals to you, you’re likely to find something […]

It’s a common tendency among humans to create or co-opt symbols to represent themselves or their larger communities. LGBTQ individuals are no different, crafting emblems and logos infused with deeper meanings. Some of these symbols, particularly pride flags, have been recreated in various iterations to represent the communities and identities falling under the LGBTQ umbrella. […]

For members of the LGBTQ+ community, the month of June tends to be important. This is because many places around the world use this month for celebrating Pride. With origins tracing back to 1969, Pride events pay honor to the Stonewall riots that occurred in New York City. After weeks of heavy raids on bars […]

Say the word “queer icon” and you might elicit a wide range of mental imagery. For example, you might see prominent singers made famous by their LGBTQ fandoms, such as Donna Summer and Janet Jackson. The openly gay Star Trek actor and internet sensation, George Takei, might come to mind. Some might even mention luminaries, […]

Civil rights struggles throughout time have never come easy, or quickly. Women have agitated, educated and organized for full and equal rights for well over a century now. While some countries see rapid change in the past decade in progress for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals, others nations still lag far behind, in […]