Monthly Archives: May 2014
Angel Haze’s New Girlfriend is Revealed
May 12, 2014 | ELIXHER
Angel Haze’s new lady love is revealed.Read More
The Sisterhood: Black Lesbian Sororities Foster Inclusivity & Fight Stigma
May 12, 2014 | ELIXHER 3
ELIXHER reached out to several queer women who pledged traditionally Black Greek Letter Organizations (BGLOs). One thing became clear: A culture of veiled homophobia and respectability politics permeates many branches of the organizations, effectively barring many out LGBTQ-identified women from meaningful and effective participation. Black LGBT sororities are changing that.Read More
Our Buzz 5.11.14: Chenoa Maxwell, Ariane, Ari Fitz & More
May 11, 2014 | ELIXHER 1
Every weekend, you can find out what’s happening on television, in music and everywhere in between. This week’s installment features photographer and reality TV star Chenoa Maxwell, Ariane, Ari Fitz, Queen Latifah and more.Read More
What You Missed This Week 5.9.14: Trans Justice, bell on Bey & More
May 9, 2014 | ELIXHER
Stay in the know. Read news relevant to you. Read More
Tumblr Thursdays
May 8, 2014 | ELIXHER
Get inspired! Be sure to get your daily ELIXHER((FIX)). Follow us on Tumblr: elixherfix.tumblr.com for your dose of Black queer brilliance. Read More
WATCH: Janet Mock Joins bell hooks to Talk “Are You Still a Slave?”
May 7, 2014 | ELIXHER
Yesterday, Janet Mock joined feminist scholar bell hooks for “Are You Still a Slave?” The public dialogue featured a panel of leading voices in Black feminism and the LGBTQ community and focused on liberating the Black female body.Read More
RHOA Star Porsha Williams Apologizes for Anti-Gay Sermon
May 7, 2014 | ELIXHER
A three-year-old video clip of Porsha Williams recently resurfaced. The “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star gives a sermon passionately urging congregants to reach out to individuals that she believes need “saving” — among them gays and lesbians. She has since apologized.Read More
Masterful Artistry in the Name of Pleasure: Custom Harness Designer Gets Crafty
May 6, 2014 | ELIXHER
As many of us know, once the throes of passion are interrupted, it is hard to get back to that sensual moment. Enter Karam “Kree” Bey, custom harness designer.Read More
The Divine Nature of Survival: An Interview with Poet Shanell BKLYN
May 5, 2014 | ELIXHER 3
Shanell BKLYN is a New York-based queer poet, photographer and author of “Humanity Maintained.” Through this powerful collection of poems, Shanell exposes her vulnerability as she discusses her experiences of homelessness, abuse, depression and the healing powers of love, women and friendship. Read More
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