This title recalls the Bush era of going to war in the Middle East where he said he would give them Shock and Awe. Its seems this current president has gone to war with the LGBTQ people of this country with his own brand of shock and awe. Daily we see how our rights are … Continue reading Shock and Awe
You have the right to what, exactly?!?
LGBTQ rights are always a slippery slope. Since the first fights at Stonewall Inn in 1969 till this very day, we have fought and clawed to have the views of us changed from degenerates with mental illness to being treated as real people. We always get one small step forward while being pushed back two … Continue reading You have the right to what, exactly?!?
Tragedy of Shadows
“More than 15% of this year’s Transgender murders have happened in Cleveland,” says BJ Colangelo on Wed, Jun 27, 2018 at http://www.clevelscene.com. Staggering statistic to say the least, but how does that translate for Cleveland. There have been two murders of Transwomen in Cleveland since the start of the year and just four months from … Continue reading Tragedy of Shadows
“Rage, rage into the dying light”
The Importance of Inclusivity We all hear this word throw around today. Inclusivity, but what does it really mean. It is defined as “an intention or policy of including people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized, such as those who are handicapped or learning-disabled, or racial and sexual minorities.” This mean that no one … Continue reading “Rage, rage into the dying light”
Pride in the CLE
Cleveland LGBTQ history has its roots back to the 1960s with The Mattachine Group. The Mattachine Group started in California in the 50s and was the predecessor to all modern LGBTQ activism. With the Stone Wall Riot in June 1969, LGBTQ rights rocketed forward. This prompted the formation of Gay Activists Alliance and Gay Educational … Continue reading Pride in the CLE
Gay in the CLE 