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7 Self-Care Tips from Dolly Parton: How Our Favorite Backwoods Barbie Inspires Us to Bedazzle Our Lives
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(Entertainment)
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She’s been writing and performing musical masterpieces since the ‘60s, starred in some of our favorite flicks, been an outspoken advocate for gender and racial equality, and been equal parts authentic, ...
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Created on 15 December 2022
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5 Transgender Folks to Commemorate in Honor of Transgender Remembrance Day
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(Living)
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... delt af LiNKS ILS (@links_ils)
1. Rita Hester
Rita Hester was a black transgender woman who was murdered in her apartment in Boston in 1998, where she was brutally stabbed over 20 times. The ...
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Created on 22 November 2022
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Queer Period Pieces Like Abbi Jacobson's "A League Of Their Own" Are A Reminder That LGBTQ Rights Are Still Under Atta
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(TV)
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... needlework or baking as a form of protest. Operation Save Abortion has plenty of resources and tips on actionable steps to take to protect reproductive rights. Black, trans-led collective, For the Gworls ...
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Created on 13 October 2022
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Beth Ditto Talks Switch To Acting, and Latest Role In The Country Music Drama "Monarch." Plus, New Music From Gossip? ...
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(TV)
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... disco pants, and thick, artfully smudged black eyeliner.
Gossip is not really what we’re here to talk about, though—at least not yet. Some fans may not realize that Ditto is also an actor, and she’s ...
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Created on 12 September 2022
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Kehlani Sounds Off On Latest Album "Blue Water Road," Coming Out As A Lesbian, And The Role Motherhood Plays In Their Life ...
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(Music)
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... She teaches me, and in turn, it really helps me navigate dealing with other human adults.”
Kehlani, whose multi-racial and cultural background includes Black, white, Mexican, and Filipino, credits her ...
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Created on 31 August 2022
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A Love Letter to Marsha, The Spontaneous Statue of Trans-Activist Marsha P. Johnson, Gets a New Home at The Center in New York
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(Feminism)
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... permit to stay up until November of 2021. With input from Black Trans Nation, the bust of Johnson will be on display in The Center’s lobby from May 25th until August 24th 2022. Designed to be interactive, ...
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Created on 25 May 2022
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This Portland Oregon Food Delivery Service and Restaurant Is Fueling The Area's Sex Worker Community, One Grain Bowl At A Tim
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(Eat Me)
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... bowl with Tom Kah cauliflower, sweet potato noodles, pickled veggies, mint, thai basil, and toasted coconut on top. While “The Magic City” features black-eyed pea fritters, gluten-free cornbread, braised ...
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Created on 15 March 2022
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10 Must-Watch TV Shows To Get Your Cathartic Coming-Of-Age Fix Now That ‘PEN15’ Is Over
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(TV)
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... the new teen superhero drama series, Naomi. Based on DC comic books of the same name, this coming-of-age story follows the cool, confident, and comic book-loving Naomi McDuffie (Kaci Walfall), a Black ...
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Created on 19 January 2022
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"We Are Not Like Them" Is A Poignant, Collaborative Novel by Christine Pride and Jo Piazza On How To Navigate Friendship and Rac
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(Books)
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WE ARE NOT LIKE THEM: A Novel
By Christine Pride and Jo Piazza
(Atria Books)
The novel We Are Not Like Them starts with a compelling premise. A Black journalist named Riley returns home to Philadelphia ...
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Created on 24 November 2021
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For The Gworls is a Black-Trans Led Collective That Creates Curated Parties and Events to Fundraise For Black Trans Lives
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(Feminism)
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... check on the DJ and whether the tables are ready for the guests,” she says while adjusting her hair. At just 26, Asanni Armon a Black activist and founder of the trangender-led collective, For the Gworls, ...
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Created on 16 November 2021
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Social Media Influencer Bretman Rock is the First Openly Gay Male Model to Take it All Off on the Cover of Playboy Magazine
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(Blog)
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... was the first solo Black cover girl for Playboy in 1971. In July 2020, Bad Bunny graced the cover as the first solo male model, other than Hefner himself, and discussed his role as a queer ally in the ...
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Created on 07 October 2021
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The Last Starlet: An Interview with 1950's Bad Girl of the Silver Screen, Mamie Van Dore
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(Movies)
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... Black places,” she recalls. “We weren’t allowed to go to any white places, they wouldn’t serve him. They wouldn’t serve me, either. It was really bad. We’d have to hide.” This was at a time when studios ...
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Created on 08 September 2021
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How Sarah Baartman’s hips went from a symbol of exploitation to a source of empowerment for Black women
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(Feminism)
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In “BLACK EFFECT,” a track from Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s 2018 collaborative album “EVERYTHING IS LOVE,” Beyoncé describes a quintessential Black female form:
Stunt with your curls, your lips, Sarah Baartman ...
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Created on 20 August 2021
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Halsey Unveils the Artwork for Her New Album, “If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power," And It's Stunning ...
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(Music)
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Halsey has unveiled the cover art for her latest album, “If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power,” complete with a video tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. In the 13-minute-long silent film, Halsey ...
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Created on 15 July 2021
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Hey Sluts! Pinky Cole’s Plant-Based Burger Joint, Slutty Vegan, is Going to Rock Your World (AND Take You Out to Dinner First)
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(Eat Me)
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... that everyone could appreciate,” as her inspirations behind the head turning business model. Cole, in particular, prides herself in the brand's popularity with Black consumers and her ability to introduce ...
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Created on 29 June 2021
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Gia Woods Is The Queer Persian Pop Princess Of Our Playlist's Dreams! Her New Song "Enough Of You" Will Have You Dancing All Summer Long: BUST Intervi
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(Music)
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... Her Creative Process, And Being Co-signed By Timbaland: BUST Interview
Megan Thee Stallion, MARINA and More: 4 Songs Out This Week That Will Make Your Summer Playlist Complete
Here Are Five Black Wome ...
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Created on 17 June 2021
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6 Iconic LGBTQ+ Comedians To Laugh With This Pride Month
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(Entertainment)
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... Chris Rock Show in 1997. Known for her roles in Curb Your Enthusiasm (2001-11) and Black-ish (2015-present), Sykes has been nominated for fourteen Emmys for her writing, guest appearances, and stand-up ...
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Created on 10 June 2021
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Don't Forget Your Story: Why Kink Will Always Belong in Prid
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(Living)
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The thunder vibrated up through the soles of my feet, and the exhaust pipes blasted through my ear drums, rattling my skull. Like a swarm of black hornets in the distance, I watched them rolling in. ...
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Created on 03 June 2021
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Demi Lovato Comes Out As Non-Binary: "This Has Come After A Lot Of Healing And Self-Reflective Work
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(Feminism)
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... Private After Facing Backlash
Beauty Influencer NikkieTutorials Reveals She's Trans After Blackmail Threats
Halle Berry Apologizes For Considering Playing Trans Role, But Hollywood Still Has A Problem ...
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Created on 20 May 2021
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Boob Tube: Celebrating Five TV Moms We Love For Mother's Da
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(TV)
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... all on their own.
1. Tracee Ellis Ross as Dr. Rainbow Johnson in Black-ish
Dr. Johnson, who goes by Bow, is hell-bent on providing for her children more than her parents provided for her. As a successful ...
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Created on 07 May 2021