Kehlani, Bi Erasure, and the Need For Queer Sex Ed
It’s been quite a year for Kehlani. After coming out as queer earlier this year, things seemed to only continue for the singer. Just earlier this month, she publicly posted
Mindful Financial Practices: Letting Go of Fear and Emotional Barriers
Through assessment of our personal experiences when it comes to financial decisions, one can acknowledge the emotions that led to, and may continue to lead our financial habits and attitudes.
Has Social Media Become An Addiction?
We all have embraced social media. It has become the center of our lives. Think of tools that have been given to you on a silver spoon to make your
Dr. Erika Abad Weighs in on Supergirl and the Impact on Transgender Youth
On October 14, The CW will debut Supergirl character Dreamer, also known as Nia Nal, on the show's fourth season. What's more, the character will be portrayed by actress Nicole…
There’s a Queer Standing Right Beside You
I am the “B” in LGBTQ There’s a queer standing right beside you. I’m holding my husband’s hand and at the same time wondering why the world hates the side
Reconsidering Rainbows in 45’s America
A few months back, I finished my shift waiting tables and hopped on a Los Angeles metro bus with a rainbow-shaped bag on my arm. The bus was beyond full,
Out and About: A Beginner’s Guide to Navigating the Queer Scene
Right around this time last year, I had recently come out publicly and was just beginning my first relationship with a woman. After 12 months of being introduced to, engaging
Coping with Divided Relationships in Our Divided Country
A year ago the country was divided in two, based on who we were going to vote for: Hillary or Trump. This was not a normal election. It wasn’t like
Inclusion in Practice: Why Philadelphia’s Take on the Pride Flag Is So Important
In June, you probably celebrated Pride with the rainbow flag symbol. Maybe you carried a flag as you marched in a protest or parade, perhaps you merrily scrolled through Facebook,…
Pride, Policing, and Queer Accountability
Let’s be clear on the origins of policing in America. “The birth and development of the American police can be traced to a multitude of historical, legal and political-economic conditions.…