LGBTQ History #14: Ellen DeGeneres Comes Out
Ellen DeGeneres came out in 1997, on the cover of Time, in conjunction with her character on a famous episode of her sitcom Ellen, titled “The Puppy Episode.” (I came
LGBTQ History #12: Willi Smith Brings Street Couture to the Masses
Parson’s Design School alum and openly gay Philadelphia designer Willi Donnell Smith launched WilliWear in 1975 — a move that would launch his career and make him an institution in…
LGBTQ History #11: Bounce Music Originates in New Orleans
It’s been widely propagated that there is no place for queerness in hip-hop. However, for those who know better hip–hop has not only provided an affirming and encouraging backdrop for…
LGBTQ History #10: Laverne Cox Becomes First Openly Trans Person Nominated for an Emmy
Laverne Cox is a “Jackie” of all trades. Actress, producer, and LGBTQ activist are just some of the many lines of Cox’s extensive résumé. Graduate of Marymount Manhattan College, Cox…