The Criticisms Towards Iggy Azalea: Cultural Appropriation
Amandla Stenberg’s video is a tremendous explanation of the differentiation between cultural appropriation and cultural exchange.
Articles by: Thomas Waters
A Gay Man Sees Buyer and Cellar
The unique show is a play about Alex, an out of work actor, who takes a job for Barbra Streisand. The show is a riot of laughs and Tom Lenk, a masterful performer.
Outrage at Delta Foundation: More than Identity Politics
Yes, certainly trans and queer persons of color (TQPOC) are out front, giving voice to their outrage, but with them stand many from all parts of the rainbow coalition that we call the LGBTQIA community.
Mixed Feelings About How Pride is being Impacted.
In some regard, the issue was always about two things: (1) The Delta Foundation itself as well as (2) their choice of Iggy Azalea.
Roots Pride Pittsburgh Releases Official Press Release
The following press release from the recently formed Roots Pride Pittsburgh, and details the controversy with the Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh’s recent decision to headline Pride in the Street with Iggy Azalea.
13 points to make the most of LGBTQ Pride.
Every June, I post some semblance of this list. These points apply to Pride each and every year.
Breaking News: GLSEN Pittsburgh to Close Operations.
The GLSEN board of directors has voted and is now working with the national office on a transition process to cease operations. The idea is that organizations with paid staff and adequate support can better meet the needs of LGBTQIA youth.
This week in HIV/AIDS: May 26, 2015
HIV?AIDS is preventable and the epidemic can be stopped if we can find ways to overcome the nine prevention obstacles affecting the Trans* community.
Five Reasons Why Ireland Matters for Americans
My list my five reasons the Irish victory for marriage equality matters for Americans.
Will you attend the party or the protest?
Blogger’s note: Since I began writing this post, the protest effort has morphed into planning for an alternative e Pride called Roots Pride Pittsburgh. If you missed it, there is a great post over at Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents, about the Delta Foundation’s finances. I’d encourage you to check it out. The author paints a clear picture of how the supposed goals of the group and their activities don’t seem to be aligned. I want to[Read More…]