From mall kiosks and Glamour Shots to Claire’s and Spencer’s Gifts, discover how 80s and 90s shopping culture shaped queer identity for a generation.
The Year That Shaped Us: Why 1985 Still Echoes in Queer Memory
1985 was a defining year for LGBTQ+ identity. From Rock Hudson’s AIDS diagnosis to growing activism and stigma, this reflective essay explores how the HIV/AIDS crisis shaped a generation of gay and bisexual men.
Seven 80s Movies Every LGBTQ Person Should Watch
Growing up in the 1980s, it was hard to find positive LGBTQ role models
Choir Boy at Karamu House: A Powerful Intersection of Black Masculinity, Queer Identity, and Cleveland Theater
One of the things that we love best about our city is its entertainment.
Before the Internet: The Lost Art of the 80s Fan Club
Long before hashtags, livestreams, and social media follows, being a fan in the '80s was a labor of love.
VHS & Chill: Why 80s Movie Nights Were the Streaming Expereince
The 80s started a love of movies that I have only seen increase as I age. And the single most memorable spot of that era is video rental stores.
Best Classic Video Games for Nostalgia Lovers
Gaming nostalgia is powerful—one glimpse of pixelated graphics… and you’re transported back in time.
Christian Death and the Birth of Deathrock: A Music Revolution
... a voice that was a mix of somewhere between Alice Cooper and Donovan Leitch could transport me back to my younger self...
Halloween, Horror, & Hearses: A GenX Memoir
But for me, the darker side of things, just like Halloween, is a love that started in my childhood.
My Handheld Gaming Journey: Classics to Modern Consoles
My first experiences with handheld gaming came from Mattel's Football game.
Gay in the CLE 