Monthly Archives: January 2014
WATCH: Un/Doing Masculinity by bklyn boihood’s Ryann Holmes
January 15, 2014 | ELIXHER
Check out these excerpts from Ryann Holmes’ talk at HOLLA::Revolution, the first ever speakers series on street harassment.Read More
Miley Cyrus, Beyoncé, and the Limitation of Black Feminism
January 14, 2014 | ELIXHER
Miley Cyrus recently called attention to the misogynistic nature of institutionalized gender norms, but where do women of color fit in?Read More
Homeward Bound: Searching for the Secret Island of Black Queer Mixed Femmes
January 13, 2014 | ELIXHER 3
Black queer mixed femme Kim Crosby unpacks the notions of “home” and “identity.” Read More
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January 13, 2014 | ELIXHER
Community is all we have. And the Mobile Homecoming needs YOUR help to get to the Creating Change conference. Donate and receive a free ELIXHER tee. Read More
What You Missed This Week: Brittney Griner, B. Scott, “The Fosters” & More
January 10, 2014 | ELIXHER
Stay in the know. Brittney Griner featured in CNN doc about gay athletes; discriminatory BET emails about host B. Scott get leaked; and more news relevant to YOU.Read More
Fake Penis Panties Created to “Prevent Rape,” Promote Transmisogyny
January 9, 2014 | ELIXHERWhether an actual product or a parody, we’re certainly not laughing.Read More
Community Mourns Loss of Transgender Oakland Minister Bobbie Jean Baker
January 9, 2014 | ELIXHER
Community members everywhere are mourning the loss of transgender activist and religious leader Bobbie Jean Baker. Baker, 49, tragically died in a car crash on New Year’s Day. Read More
CeCe McDonald to Be Released Early From Men’s Prison
January 8, 2014 | ELIXHER
Hate crime survivor CeCe McDonald will be released from prison next week after being sentenced to 41 months in May 2012. Read More
“Don’t Be a Dude”: Deconstructing Masculinity and Femininity
January 8, 2014 | ELIXHER
ELIXHER intern L’lerrét Jazelle Ailith explores what it means for women if men fear femininity for it lowers their status in society.Read More
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