Femme Problems 123: A Broke Femme’s Guide to DC Black Pride
One of my favorite things about living in Washington, D.C. is Pride season. The weather is hot, the trees are blooming, and everyone starts breaking out their light attire. DC…
Time to Freak Out for DC Black Pride
One of the best things about being queer in the chocolate city is that time of year when the snow is as good as gone, the neighbors are playing go-go…
Opinion: Reacquainting Myself with Unapologetic Black Femme Goofiness
Ok grrl. Not gonna lie, I was not amused by the Saturday Night Live jest over forced slave breeding. Now, don't get me wrong, I stand and deliver for Leslie…
Femme Problems 119: My So-Called Poly Femme Life
I will never forget the sound of my doctor’s laughter when I asked her for something to stop me from crushing on people. I had this unending want to connect…
Oh, Allies…
For a while now, I have tried to avoid award show commentary. This year’s Grammy Awards ceremony reminded me of why... I was distracted by a different self-proclaimed ally to…
Femme Problems 117: Unbeweavable or Naturaliscious?
I’m pretty sure heaven has a beauty supply filled with little giggling grrls and bois picking out beads and barrettes. While I definitely did my share of happily picking out…
From Caposhi to Crunk: A Look at the Black Feminist Journey
I’m Black History Month, or as I like to call it, Black Herstory Month! As, I thumbed through my stack of commentary on the topic; I came across an article…
Femme Problems 116: Nail Shop Blues
My love affair with the getting my nails done is second only to my love affair with mini dresses and statement pumps. Growing up in the Midwest, my friends and…
Loving Trans Men: Why I Don’t Just Date “Real” Men
By Tiffany Mott-Smith “If you date trans men, why don’t you just date, you know, a real man?” This question has definitely gotten me worked into a hold-my-purse, ready-to-scrap, tizzy…
How to Whitewash A Dandy: A Colorless Account of Queer Fashion History
By Tiffany Mott-Smith Last weekend, I had the opportunity to attend The Queer Fashion History Symposium. I spent six and half hours preparing for this event.