Monthly Archives: September 2013
Recap: “Say Yes to the Dress” Features Black Lesbian Couple
September 30, 2013 | ELIXHER 4
In the most recent episode of TLC’s Say Yes to the Dress, viewers get to meet LaQuet Thompson, a beautiful and bubbly bride getting ready to marry the woman of her dreams.Read More
What You Missed This Week
September 27, 2013 | ELIXHER
Barilla pasta CEO makes anti-remarks, boycott ensues; former Chicago City treasurer Judy Rice comes out as lesbian; and more news relevant to YOU. Read More
BREAKING: New Jersey Trans Woman Dies from Stab Wounds
September 26, 2013 | ELIXHER
According to the Guerrilla Angel Report, a trans woman, Eyricka Morgan, found stabbed at her home by the New Brunswick, New Jersey police died from her injuries at a hospital last Tuesday.Read More
Visibility Politics: Do Famous Queer Women of Color Owe Us?
September 25, 2013 | ELIXHER 1
According to ELIXHER contributor Helen McDonald, famous queer women of color do not owe anyone a coming out story: “QWOC are not pawns in a game of visibility politics.” What do you say?Read More
Janelle Monae’s “The Electric Lady” Sets Off Sparks
September 24, 2013 | ELIXHER 2
Janelle Monae does it again with her newest album, “The Electric Lady.” Find out why ELIXHER contributor Sydney Magruder has the record on repeat.Read More
THE REVIVAL: An ELIXHER Exclusive by B.Steady
September 23, 2013 | ELIXHER 3
THE REVIVAL weaves a salon styled night of artistry, libations and genuine fellowship. In this four-part series, one of the dope performers, B.Steady, gives ELIXHER readers a behind-the-scenes look into her experience. Read More
Today is “Celebrate Bisexuality Day”
September 23, 2013 | ELIXHERFrom the White House to grassroots organizing, find out what’s going on in our nation’s capital to celebrate being bi! And tell us what’s happening in your community. Read More
What You Missed This Week
September 20, 2013 | ELIXHER
ELIXHER founder pens an open letter to black LGBT celebs; “Orange is the New Black” star Samira Wiley announces that she’s looking for a new boo; and more news relevant to you. Read More
ESSENCE.com Features Lesbian Couple in “Mommy Talk” Column
September 19, 2013 | ELIXHER
In ESSENCE.com’s “Mommy Talk” column, readers get to meet Donyell Thompson, an attorney who is raising her adorable son along with her wife, Krista. Kudos, ESSENCE. Keep it up!Read More
WATCH: Solange Premieres “Lovers in the Parking Lot” Video
September 19, 2013 | ELIXHER 2
Solange recently premiered the music video for “Lovers in the Parking Lot,” the newest single from her EP “True.” In the simple yet stunning clip, she shows us her moves in an alomst-deserted mall donning shiny shorts and glow-in-dark sneakers.Read More
Recent Comments
- Recap: "Say Yes to the Dress" Features Black Lesbian Couple (4)
{ Such a cute couple! We need more positive visibility of black lgbt community! } – Oct 04, 11:19 AM
{ I love you two! What an inspiration!!!!! God bless your union!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! } – Oct 02, 8:33 PM
{ I love the sweet stories. We need more like them. Congratulations to the couple! } – Oct 01, 8:15 AM
- My Dad, The Feminist (2)
{ What an amazing father, not only in encouraging you to excel, but in having studied the Black feminist matriarchs of literature and political writing himself. } – Oct 02, 12:52 PM
{ I too had a dad who was very much a feminist. My mother had a good job for the times and he always supported my... } – Oct 02, 12:26 PM
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