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Creating Emotional Support & Visibility: Why I Started Bisexual Women of Color - BIWOC
March 3, 2015 | ELIXHER
March is Bisexual Health Awareness Month. Gwendolyn Fougy Henry talks openly about why she founded the support group Bisexual Women of Color (BIWOC) and the challenges she faces to create safe spaces.Read More
R.A.I.N. Foundation: A Beacon of Hope for Homeless LGBTQ Youth
February 23, 2015 | ELIXHER
Of the 4,000 beds for homeless youth in the United States, only 350 are specific to LGBTQ youth. Most are in New York. But there is another haven in the tristate area — perhaps the only one in New Jersey — that provides space for up to 12 LGBT youth.Read More
In the Spirit of Community-Building: Four Projects You Should Support
February 20, 2015 | ELIXHER
In the Spirit of Community-Building features projects that range from the personal to the political. By signal boosting these endeavors, we hope to empower, create, and sustain our own in solidarity and success.Read More
#ThisIsLuv Campaign Sparks Dialogue About Acceptance and Inclusion
February 19, 2015 | ELIXHER
#ThisIsLuv is a “Black love” multimedia initiative that highlights affirming LGBT love in Black communities and families. Outcry from the bi community and its supporters has amplified a conversation about erasure and intentional inclusion.Read More
WATCH: Do All #BlackLivesMatter?
February 18, 2015 | ELIXHER
Who dies? Who thrives? Last week, members of both the Trans Women of Color Collective (TWOCC) and #BlackLivesMatter examined the vitality and visibility of justice movements at NYU. If you were unable to attend the event, you can watch and listen to the dialogue here.Read More
Real Talk, Real Change: Trans, Bi, Youth Activists of Color Lead the Way - Part 2
February 17, 2015 | ELIXHER
Read part two of our two-part recap of the National Conference on LGBT Equality: Creating Change. Get inspired by how trans and bi women of color and queer youth of color owned their power and the space. Read More
Real Talk, Real Change: Trans, Bi, Youth Activists of Color Lead the Way - Part 1
February 16, 2015 | ELIXHER
Read part one of our two-part recap of the National Conference on LGBT Equality: Creating Change. Get inspired by how trans and bi women of color and queer youth of color owned their power and the space. Read More
“Undressed” Queer Intimacy Conference Helps QWoC Achieve Joy
January 29, 2015 | ELIXHER
On January 16 - 17, over 30 women came together to discuss wellness and queer intimacy at Achieving Joy’s inaugural “Undressed” conference.Read More
Fighting For Justice In Ferguson: One Queer Woman of Color Shares
November 25, 2014 | #TeamELIXHER 1
Following the shooting of unarmed teen, Michael Brown, people all across the country have responded in outrage to his death. Catherine Russell, a queer St. Louis resident, has participated in the protests and rallies ever since she heard the initial news. Read More
Trans Lives Matter
November 20, 2014 | ELIXHER
Today (and every day) we honor the lives of our fallen trans brothers and sisters. Rest in power. Read More
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