You may be wondering where you can go to rock out your Queer Geek side, well Flaming River Con is your answer and it will be held Saturday September 22nd, 2018. This is the second ever Midwest LGBTQIA+ event for all things Queer and Geek. You need to come out and support this group. Some … Continue reading Flaming River Con
LGBTQIA+ Must Unite and Fight
Each and every one of us, drag queen/king, gender non-conforming, gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans gender, and any others of us has a voice and we matter. We have our own power and point of view, our abilities and self-worth. Each of us has a rightful place at the table for our very rights. This administration … Continue reading LGBTQIA+ Must Unite and Fight
Animosity Over Drag
John Carroll President Michael D. Johnson asks students to "respect his decision" about the recent cancellation of the annual drag show. Today, Johnson delivered a statement about why he banned any future drag shows on campus, but it really reads much like his previous statement with no real clear reason for the ban. His statement … Continue reading Animosity Over Drag
Laying It On The Line
My blog has been for the purpose of sharing my experiences in the gay community here in Cleveland. To share places I go or news that is important. Along the way I share personal stories, movies, music, video games, and other things that I like. But it feels that I need to point out a … Continue reading Laying It On The Line
Drag Ban at John Carroll University
It is often that people, even in our own community, say that times are getting better for the LGBTQ community and that our need to keep fighting has reached an end. This administration, alone, has proven that to not be the case. We cannot stop fighting until we no longer have to hear things like … Continue reading Drag Ban at John Carroll University
Lakeview Cemetery
One of my most favorite places in Cleveland, by far, is Lakeview Cemetery. Some count it as touristy with all of the famous people buried there. And it’s true, with people like James A. Garfield, Elliot Ness, Zelma George, Flora Stone Mather, and John D. Rockefeller, it does attract many people just looking to grab … Continue reading Lakeview Cemetery
End of the Summer Feel Good Songs
We find ourselves at the end of summer and I am left feeling like it was barely here. With Cleveland having more mild temperatures, it was easy to forget that we had been in the embrace of it. Now that September is knocking on the door, I am left dreading the winter to come. To … Continue reading End of the Summer Feel Good Songs
Perceived Power of the Penis
Dick, cock, manhood, schlong, dong, phallus, member, heat seeking moisture missile, wee wee, boner, danger noodle, woody, cum gun, pocket rocket, family jewels, skin flute, and yogurt hose. Yes, there is a plethora of words for the male member, all of which bring to mind some school yard setting of boys and jokes. We are … Continue reading Perceived Power of the Penis
Where Will It End?
"If they come for me in the morning, they will come for you in the night."- Angela Davis These words by activist Angela Davis are more of a warning of the future to come. They speak of a time that when the government comes for one group's liberties and freedoms, that it will not stop … Continue reading Where Will It End?
The Silent Dead
Dana Martin, Jazzaline Ware, Ashanti Carmon, Claire Legato, Muhlaysia Booker, Michelle Washington, Paris Cameron, Chynal Lindsey, Chanel Scurlock, Zoe Spears, Brooklyn Lindsey, Denali Berries Stuckey, Kiki Fantroy, Jordan Cofer, Pebbles LaDime "Dime" Doe, and Tracy Single. Sixteen trans gender people have been killed this year and we are only in August. That is two people … Continue reading The Silent Dead
Gay in the CLE 