Who Is To Receive God’s Love? A Response to Kim Burrell’s Homophobic Sermon
Dr. Wilhelmina Perry of LGBT Faith Leaders of African Descent lays out why gospel singer Kim Burrell's homophobic sermon has very real repercussions for the LGBTQ community.
We Aren’t Roommates
"There are days when I want to go back into the closet -- especially as a means of survival." Apartment hunting as a queer couple has its challenges. Kadia Tubman reflects.
A Queer Femme Traveling Solo: The Sounds of Cartagena
Rachel Wangeci Kigano documents her journey as a queer women traveling solo in Cartagena, Colombia.
A Black Lives Matter Leader Opens Up About Marrying Her Partner
Black Lives Matter cofounder Patrisse Cullors shares how she and her partner Janaya, a black trans immigrant, are building a new narrative about marriage -- one that is steeped in the intersections of black love.
How 2 Sisters Bonded When One of Them Transitioned
A star of OITNB and her sister share their story of love and hope.
Double Vision: The Many Faces of Bipolar Disorder
ELIXHER contributor Cairo Amani opens up about her experience with bipolar disorder.
A Queer Femme Traveling Solo: “We Are African”
Rachel Wangeci Kigano documents her journey as a queer women traveling solo in Cartagena, Colombia.
I Lost the Woman I Loved and Our Son Lost a Mother in Orlando | Black Lesbian Love Lab
A crazed gunman walked into the Pulse nightclub in Orlando on June 11, 2016 and started shooting. He killed 49 people, including the woman I loved. She was only 32.
8 Ways to Fight Anti-Trans Bias on the Job | Colorlines
Managing transphobia in the workplace is difficult for everyone. Here, eight FAQs about how to fight for your rights.
On Loving Broken Women and Brittney Griner
Given her family and life history, QWoC writer Naomi Jackson was predisposed to love WNBA player Brittney Griner in all her beauty and flaws. Here's why.
WATCH: This Black Queer Barber in Brooklyn is Realizing Her Dream
This is a story of a Black queer barber trying to realize her dream, opening a barber shop for the LGBT community in Brooklyn.
Learning to Trust My Inner Voice
ELIXHER contributor Ashley Young on silencing self-criticism and listening to her true inner voice.