by Judy Bokao — by Judy Bokao Still not over Heartstopper? You’ve stayed up all night watching the Netflix series and read the Webtoon it’s based off, but don’t worry. We’ve got 6 more LGBTQ+ stories for you to obsess over. Always Human by Walking North

By Christine Siamanta Kinori — By Christine Siamanta Kinori CONTENT WARNING: Descriptions of sexual and physical violence The LGBTQ+ community in Kenya took to social media last week to call for the justice of a 25-year-old non- binary lesbian Sheila Lumumba who was murdered in cold blood. Sheila was attacked in their own home by…

by Judy Bokao — by Judy Bokao Lia Thomas doesn’t just swim- she also clears a lane for all the trans athletes who will follow her. Despite facing frustrating and invasive attacks, she inspires us all with her resilience. After competing in high school, Thomas started swimming on the men’s team at the University…

While politicians are uncapping their pens to sign transphobia into law, the rest of us are called to put our own pens to paper in letters… — While politicians are uncapping their pens to sign transphobia into law, the rest of us are called to put our own pens to paper in letters to trans youth. #Letters4TransKids encourages social media users to post messages of support for trans youth facing relentless legislative attacks. Launched by Ina Fried…

By Christine Siamanta Kinori — By Christine Siamanta Kinori With relentless legislative attacks on LGBTQ+ students, it’s natural to have questions, concerns, and anxieties when you drop your queer kid off at school. Now more than ever, it is critical for parents to listen to their child about what’s going on in the classroom. It…

by Judy Bokao — by Judy Bokao As the ink dries on the newly signed “Don’t Say Gay” bill in Florida, new anti-LGTBQ legislation is quickly moving through state legislatures across the U.S. Here are the other discriminatory bills that would impact queer students that need to be on your radar. Alabama Alabama lawmakers…

By Christine Siamanta Kinori — By Christine Siamanta Kinori Heartbreaks are always hard, even when they happen to our favorite couples on TV. Let’s be honest, sometimes we are too invested in our favorite dramas and when the characters we are rooting for don’t end up together, we can’t help but be crushed. Here are…

by Judy Bokao — by Judy Bokao The future is female. This month is a time to celebrate the social, cultural, and political achievements of women from all over the world. This year, we wanted to honor the fearless queer women who inspire us every day. They have not only shattered the glass ceiling…

By Christine Siamanta Kinori — By Christine Siamanta Kinori It has been one week since Russia escalated its conflict with Ukraine by launching a large-scale military invasion. The ongoing attack has killed many and left even more people wounded. Many Ukrainians have been forced to uproot their lives and flee to neighboring countries. However, some…