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June 3, 2011 | ELIXHER
Recipients of civil union license: ‘We wanted to make a statement’
In Cook County, Janean Watkins and Lakeesha Harris camped overnight outside the Daley Center to be the first in line as the state’s new civil-unions law kicked in.
“It’s … Read More
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May 27, 2011 | ELIXHER
How to Cure Homophobia in Sports
Just when it seemed like the NBA was turning the corner on embracing gay athletes and employees, Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah hurled an anti-gay slur at a fan during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Kye … Read More
Best of Brooklyn: Bars
May 25, 2011 | ELIXHER
Pick your poison. Whether it’s a glass of white wine, whiskey or a rum and Coke without the rum, check out some of the borough’s most Black queer-friendly bars.*
ELIXHER recommends… Sweet Revenge
What you’ll find… Strong drinks, great music … Read More
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May 20, 2011 | ELIXHER
I Was Born a Boy
Janet Mock has an enviable career, a supportive man, and a fabulous head of hair. But she’s also got a remarkable secret that she’s kept from almost everyone she knows. Now, she breaks her silence.
Your Silence Will Not Protect You.
May 18, 2011 | ELIXHER
“I have come to believe, over and over again, that what is important to me must be spoken, made verbal and shared, even at the risk of having it bruised or misunderstood.” - Audre Lorde
Every day I … Read More
Domestic Violence Happens
May 17, 2011 | ELIXHER
Myth. Lesbian and bisexual relationships can’t have domestic violence because two women are involved. Myth. Only the “butch” partner can be abusive. Myth. A physically smaller woman cannot abuse a larger partner. Myth. It’s not violence if your partner has … Read More
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May 13, 2011 | ELIXHER
Uganda: Parliament Committee Backs Anti-Homosexuality Bill
The Ugandan parliament’s Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee has regrettably recommended passage of the proposed Anti-Homosexuality Bill, including retaining the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality,” Human Rights Watch said today. The committee’s report, as seen … Read More
Chick Flicks - 10 Films with Black Lesbian Characters
May 11, 2011 | ELIXHER 2
ELIXHER takes a look at films with Black lesbian characters over years—the good, bad and everything in between.
Venus Boyz (2004)
A provocative film that explores gender identity and gender expression.
The Incredibly True Adventures of Two Girls in Love (1995)
Pause for a Cause: Sign This Petition Now…Seriously.
May 10, 2011 | ELIXHERIn the next 24 hours, conservative lawmakers could move a bill that would make being LGBT in Uganda a crime punishable by death.Read More
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May 6, 2011 | ELIXHER
South Africa killing of lesbian Nogwaza ‘a hate crime’
The brutal killing of a South African lesbian activist has been condemned as a hate crime by Human Rights Watch.
The US-based group has urged the police to do more to … Read More
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