Published in Matthew’s Place·5 days agoHow to explore your gender identity in the midst of “Don’t Say Gay”By Sassafras Lowrey As anti-drag and bills targeting gender exploration and transgender identities move through legislatures in multiple states, it is understandable to be afraid and worried about how these policies could have real-world implications on you, your friends and our community. This scary news can even make it feel…Matthews Place Culture6 min readMatthews Place Culture6 min read
Published in Matthew’s Place·6 days agoRenee Rapp Is Not Your Typical ‘Mean Girl’Whether you know her from Broadway, HBO, Spotify, or TikTok, Renee Rapp seems to be everywhere at the moment. She made her debut stepping into the iconic pink pumps and scribbling into her Burn Book as Regina George in the musical adaptation of Mean Girls. After starring in a hit…Renee Rapp3 min readRenee Rapp3 min read
Published in Matthew’s Place·Mar 10WHAT I KNOW NOW: LGBTQ+ History Author, Sarah PragerName: Sarah Prager Where you’re from: Connecticut Where you live now: Massachusetts What you wanted to be when you were a teenager: A writer! But I didn’t think it was a realistic career path, like wishing to be a famous actress when you grow up. I figured so few people…LGBTQ2 min readLGBTQ2 min read
Published in Matthew’s Place·Mar 8‘Alice Austen Lived Here’ Shows How Students Can Connect to LGBTQ+ HistoryBy Rashauna Tunson Seventh graders Sam and TJ have noticed that history books only highlight cisgender, heterosexual white males, and this is something that they desperately want to change. …Alice Austen4 min readAlice Austen4 min read
Published in Matthew’s Place·Mar 7We All Should Be Following Kenya’s LGBTQ+ Supreme Court CaseBy Christine Siamanta Kinori It has only been a few months into 2023 and Kenyans have already been through a lot- from the formation of a new government, the high cost of living, to dissapointing new cases of corruption. However, the main focus of the whole country is currently on…LGBTQ5 min readLGBTQ5 min read
Published in Matthew’s Place·Mar 2Joshua Bassett Just Came Out…and Joined a Megachurch. Here’s What It Means to A FanBy Judy Bokao Joshua Bassett is a well-known singer, songwriter and actor. He started his acting career in his late teen years after he moved to LA when he was 16 years old. He soon got minor roles in different shows but his shot to fame came when he played…Joshua Bassett4 min readJoshua Bassett4 min read
Published in Matthew’s Place·Mar 1How to Testify in Your State Legislature Against “Don’t Say Gay”By Isabella Zollner If you’ve ever felt that your elected officials aren’t listening to their constituents, giving testimony is for you! Testifying is the process of speaking in front of a small group of elected officials, who literally have to listen to you in that moment, about a bill that…LGBTQ5 min readLGBTQ5 min read
Published in Matthew’s Place·Feb 28Sam Smith is Taking on Queerphobia and Fatphobia Song by SongBy Christine Siamanta Kinori At this point, if you love music you have probably heard of Sam Smith. The 30-year-old shot into fame back in 2012 with their song Latch. They have since gone on to break many music records and just recently won the 2023 Best Pop Duo/Group Performance…Matthews Place Culture4 min readMatthews Place Culture4 min read
Published in Matthew’s Place·Feb 23Figuring Out Your Pre-Operative Appointments Before Your TransitionBy Andrew Adams I’m having phalloplasty in less than 3 months. Wow! Time has flown by. My surgeon sent me the pre-operative appointment schedule, as well as the post-operative appointment schedule. The surgery clinic is contacting my insurance to make sure my surgery is covered. I’m looking into recovery facilities…Matthews Place Self Care4 min readMatthews Place Self Care4 min read
Published in Matthew’s Place·Feb 22What does it mean to be Aromantic?By Sassafras Lowrey In the week after Valentine’s Day, scrolling through social media feeds, it can feel like everyone is in a romantic relationship. Although many people enjoy and seek out the feeling of being in love, for other people traditional romantic or lovey things just aren’t that exciting. If…Aromantic3 min readAromantic3 min read