Queer Visibility Beyond Pride Month Pride Month, celebrated each June, has become a vital opportunity to acknowledge the LGBTQ+ community's ongoing fight for equality. With its roots in the historic Stonewall Riots, June serves as a powerful remind…
Where Have All the Rainbows Gone? As Pride month comes to a close, the visibility of LGBTQ+ support often fades. Many corporations that embrace LGBTQ+ causes during June seem to retract their commitment once the month ends, focusing instead on prof…
Even Jaded Gays Can Be Joyful As Pride Month draws to a close, it’s important to pause and reflect on one of the most vital aspects of the LGBTQ+ experience: queer joy. While much of the conversation around our community often focuses on the …
Queer Spaces in an Evolving World Queer spaces, including gay bars, LGBTQ+ centers, and other community hubs, have long been sanctuaries where individuals can express their identities, form connections, and build solidarity. However, as society und…
Building a Community of Support and Joy Pride celebrations are essential for visibility, joy, and community, particularly for marginalized LGBTQ+ individuals. Tyrell Brown, executive director of GALAEI and president of Philly Pride 365, emphasizes …
Why Are Straight Coworkers' Life Events Celebrated, While LGBTQ+ Identities are Seen as “Flaunting” In the journey of being our authentic selves, the workplace stands out as one of the most challenging environments for LGBTQ+ individual…
Pride Messaging is Nice, But Those Social Media Rainbows Don't Actually Protect the LGBTQ+ Community As Pride Month rolls around each year, we are met with a familiar sight: a sea of rainbow-colored merchandise, corporate Pride messages, and compan…
