By Christine Siamanta Kinori
In the digital world, the spread of ‘fake news’ has been made easier through social media sites that includes but is not limited to Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Its effects have ravaged through nations and social and cultural communities. The LGBTQ+ community has been especially impacted…
by Judy Bokao
23 years ago today, Matthew Shepard died after being brutally attacked for his LGBTQ+ identity while in college in Laramie, Wyoming. While critical progress has been made since across the United States, here are 23 ways we can better support LGBTQ+ youth.
LISTEN TO LGBTQ+ YOUTH
First…
By Christine Siamanta Kinori
I vividly remember the sex talk I had with my mother.
It was on a rainy December day when I started my periods. I was only 13 years old and my mother simply sat me down and told me three things. First, I was now a…
by Judy Bokao
It is an irrefutable reality that LGBTQ+ individuals face unique, and to some extent harsh, challenges when it comes to traveling. LGBTQ+ travelers have to think twice before letting their wanderlust quest get the best of them and have the additional stress of navigating prejudice while traveling…
by Judy Bokao
When I was young, I loved superheroes. They seemed to always show up at the right time and help people out of dire situations. As I grew up and understood my sexuality better, I wanted a hero I could also relate to. …
By Christine Siamanta Kinori
Last night at the iconic MTV Video Music Awards, no one owned the spotlight like Lil Nas X. The 22 year-old rapper showed up in a custom lilac, gem-encrusted Atelier Versace suit with a sweeping train and took home three awards. His jaw-dropping performance of his…
By Christine Siamanta Kinori
In 2021 alone, more than 250 potentially harmful LGBTQ-related bills were introduced or moved through the legislative process at the local, state, and federal level. Matthew Shepard’s President and co-founder, Judy Shepard, has been working tirelessly to combat these legislative attacks while also campaigning for pro-equality…
by Judy Bokao
In a world filled with so much hostility towards the LGBTQ+ community, it’s important to remember that there are cities where you can live loud and proud. Here are the 5 LGBTQ-friendly cities people are flocking to.
►SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
It is not surprising that San francisco…
By Christine Siamanta Kinori
2021 has officially surpassed 2015 as the worst year for anti-LGBTQ legislation in recent history. …
By Christine Siamanta Kinori
For the first time in the history of the Olympics, there are over 170 LGBTQ+ athletes competing in the ongoing Tokyo Olympics, leading many to refer to the Tokyo Olympics as the Rainbow Olympics. With the world watching, many athletes have chosen to use the opportunity…
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