Staceyann Chin Interview Reveals Lesbian Poet’s Views On Homophobia, Jamaica, Motherhood
Over a decade ago, Staceyann Chin burst onto the scene with Russell Simmons’ “Def Poetry Jam” on Broadway… Chin, 40, a lover of “a good story,” is now working on a new book about motherhood and parenting. When she’s not writing, on stage or traveling the world, she’s hosting comrades for tea, wine, “crap TV,” or political talk. In the living room of her Brooklyn apartment, her daughter by her side, Chin chatted with HuffPost about homophobia, Jamaica, motherhood, and more.
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Read more at Huffington Post.
Filling a Void in the Blogsphere: Monica Roberts for Transgriot
As the first African-American trans women to create a news outlet that not only reports trans women of color issues but also showcases the leaders in the fight for equality of trans people, Monica Roberts, creator of TransGriot, is filling a void in the blogsphere. GLAAD sat down with Monica Roberts to discuss why her work at TransGriot is so important.
Continue reading on GLAAD’s blog.
Our Sisters’ Keeper
I shared the Indiegogo fundraising video link with Janet [Mock] via email (she makes a small but fabulous cameo) and within minutes she made a donation and tweeted the link to her followers. Janet has always been one of those people who bring others up with her. And that’s what sistership is about. That’s what Black women like Monica Roberts at TransGriot, my trans sister and advocate Ja’briel Walthour, the bois at the bklyn boihood community collective, and countless others practice daily. Before you can ask for help, they move to action. Swiftly. They recognize that your success is theirs. And that there is room for all of us brilliant and beautiful Black women up there. Whether you’re straight, gay, trans, single, or married, we are our sisters’ keeper. Support the sistership and support ELIXHER today.
More over at Clutch.
Bisexuals Worthy of Celebration During Black History Month: June Jordan
Just in time for Black History Month, BiNet USA president Faith Cheltenham takes a moment to remember the many black bisexual folks who came before. Famous black folks who identify as bisexual or have a proud history of sexual fluidity include: Alvin Ailey, Josephine Baker, Countee Cullen, Lee Daniels, Grace Jones, Hattie McDaniel, Me’shelle Ndegeochello, Little Richard, Sapphire and Frank Ocean.
Read more at Huffington Post.
Charges Filed in Murder of Openly Gay Mississippi Mayoral Candidate
Murder charges have been filed in the death of Marco McMillian, the 34-year-old openly gay fundraising executive who was considered a rising star in Mississippi politics and running for mayor of Clarksdale. McMillian was described as “one of the 1st viable openly #LGBT candidates in Mississippi” by the Victory Fund, which helps elect openly LGBT candidates.
Details on Rod 2.0.
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