LGBTQ History: STAR is Founded by Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera
Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, both trans women of color, were not only leaders at the Stonewall riots, but also very active advocates for members of the LGBTQ community
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…