Whenever I become clouded in what Queerness looks like in action, I reflect on how the writer bell hooks described Queerness: “Not about who you’re having sex with … but as being about the self that is at odds with everything around it.” I reference that definition because it thoroughly captures my experience as a […]
Desmera Gatewood
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Voices: The Black Mama of Black August
How Durham’s Crystal Taylor curates Black Joy through a reciprocal love for community and motherhood
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Voices: Reclaiming the Pride and Joy of Resistance
From Pride to Juneteenth, marginalized people navigate retraumatization throughout the month of June as oppressors highlight our celebrations while gaslighting our people. It’s time to retake our agency.
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Love for the Black Failure
We must honor Black people and Black young people who struggle as highly as we honor those who achieve.
