How my culture’s ideology and my religious trauma shaped my younger, closeted self into becoming homophobic.
OUTober
Rainbow-washing: Companies’ performative allyship is futile
Allyship limited to one month a year, done merely for publicity and profit, and without constant, genuine commitment to uplifting queer voices year-round does little for the community.
CSULB welcomes the new assistant director of the LGBTQ+ resource center
This year’s OUTober events will be overseen by Brenden Thomas Cashatt, the new queer and trans assistant director of the LGBTQ+ Resource Center.
OUTober: Students spill the tea on their LGBTQ dating experiences
Students part of the LGBTQ community share their dating horror stories in this year’s special OUTober issue.
Stonewall wasn’t just a riot
That fateful morning in 1969 ignited demands for gay rights.
Seeing ourselves on screen
How queer representation in media has evolved, and where it still needs improvement.
“Eat, drink and be Mary”
The Long Beach staple is known for its support of the LGBTQ community, performances and fun atmosphere.
Why I love being transgender
Recently, I celebrated my six-month anniversary of starting hormone replacement therapy. These past six months have been some of the best in my entire life, and they have me thinking about trans-ness and how I used to hate it, how I wanted to purge it from my body. I did[Read More…]
A history of drag and ball culture
Here is a look into the origins of drag and ball culture that is now ingrained into modern day society.
Violence against trans women: How many more?
Violent crimes against trans women of color are growing worldwide, due to misinformation and toxic masculinity. The Long Beach LGBTQ Center offers assistance to the transgender community by providing services, such as name and gender changes, to help alleviate some of the discrimination individuals may face.
