Why Mental Health Should Be Taught In Schools
Acknowledging and addressing mental health issues in school is vital, as 1 in 5 children or youth have been diagnosed as having an emotional, behavioural or mental health disorder, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Writer Darren Bridges explores exactly why mental health resources should be available in all schools across the United […]
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‘Dream World’ Explores Alternate Imagined Universes
Dream World is a photo collection of alternate imagined universes. It aims to paint a picture of a reality that is alternatively felt with brighter and more vivid expressions. Dream World comes from a place of ordinary monotony and creates an expansive atmosphere for different possible realities and narratives. It is a collection for curiosity […]
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GAFF E “Time and Space” Explores Hard Femme Mischief
Hi-Energy Punk Disco Queen Gaff E transcends genres flying her own divine style. Her radical performances are a wild, carnal, hallucinogenic, activating trip! Gaff E is unapologetic in her bodily animal energy, as infamous as she is dedicated to colour and female vibrance. A shameless wild woman and chameleon of style liberating bodies everywhere. During […]
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‘Pepito Has A Doll’ is the Children’s Book Every LatinX Kid Needs To Read
Pepito Has A Doll/ Pepito Tiene Una Muñeca is a bilingual story written by Chicago based author Jesús Canchola Sánchez. The children’s story follows Pepito, a boy whose best friend is a doll named Lola, but he can’t freely play with the doll outside of his home because of fear of ridicule from his classmates. The […]
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8 Black Female and Non-Binary Photographers to Celebrate
Black female and non-binary photographers need to be brought to the forefront. The representation in the industry for these creatives is next to non-existent, with only 13.7 percent of US leading publications being shot by women, according to Fashionista. In addition to the gender bias against female and non-binary photographers, the craft was founded on […]
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Rigel Gemini Gets Steamy with Atlanta Queens in ‘Coffee In My Cup’
Rigel Gemini (Rigel Cable) is a queer, non-binary musical artist, Instagrammer, YouTuber, blogger, and content creator from Atlanta. In his new music video for “Coffee In My Cup”, music artist Rigel alongside his husband, creative director Cameron Lee and cinematographer Trinity Isle Productions, have created a whimsical, coffee shop fantasy that dials camp and flamboyance […]
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RED AS A CHARACTER STUDY: Femme, Queerness & Power
AN INTROSPECTIVE LOOK AT THE COLOR RED AND ANANYA’S POETRY: An article Collaboration with Ana Teixeira and Ananya Pandya Ana: When Ananya had first entered my mind, I saw her as a hammer smashing against heteronormativity’s guidelines. She was a strong reminder of the importance of defiance and solidarity to the femme. The exchange of […]
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10 YA Books by Black Authors That You Must Read
In the last few years, there has been a boom in Black authors creating and publishing YA books. Many of them are even becoming instant classics, joining the ranks of notable books like Harry Potter, Hunger Games, and The Perks of Being a Wallflower. As a POC who has been obsessed with Young Adult (YA) […]
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Progress Portraits Explores Equality for Women in Nudity
“Progress Portraits” by Kannetha Brown is an exploration of the importance of nude portraiture in the journey towards equality for women. In this ongoing collaborative project, models are interviewed about how their self-image and relationships with their bodies have grown over time, and are asked to pose nude/semi-nude in places relative to their growth. “Progress […]
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Star Trek’s Ian Alexander is Transcending Universes
Ian Alexander is a rising star to watch. At just 19 years old, the talented Asian-American actor has achieved an incredible amount, being the first transgender actor to join the cast of the iconic Star Trek canon. Apart from the intergalactic cult series the down-to-earth actor previously made their mark on the sci-fi world, starring in […]
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