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By Zaneta • 12 years ago

“Spirit Day” …of Action!

Cross-posted at Not Your Average Feminist

RSVP on Facebook and invite all of your friends!

Let’s wear purple again for Spirit Day on October 20th, but this year let’s take it a step further!

In response to last year’s high profile anti-LGBTQ-related suicides, thousands of people across the country wore purple on October 20th as a way to show solidarity with those in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community struggling with bullying, violence, and harassment. Let’s make “Spirit Day” an annual day of both solidarity and ACTION.

Wearing purple as a way to show unity and support for those in the LGBTQ community is just the first step! If you are on a college campus, create an event or bring in a speaker that focuses on ways to counteract bullying. Recruit a bunch of friends to volunteer with a local non-profit or organization doing LGBTQ advocacy work. If you already work for a great organization, organize an event for October 20th! If you don’t have any organizations around you, create a community project of your own! (A mentoring project, community art piece, etc…) Help to organize a “Spirit Day” event at your school or in your community that focuses on bullying and how LGBTQ youth (or those who are perceived to be LGBTQ) are often at risk of being on the receiving end. And don’t forget to actively challenge ...
By Zaneta • 12 years ago

The “Gay Girl in Damascus” hoax didn’t cause any real harm…right?

Cross-posted at NotYourAverageFeminist and  BornLikeThis.

Daniel Nassar and other amazing activists and bloggers who are actually living in totalitarian states think otherwise. Hoax-man Tom MacMaster kind of apologized for the lies, but in the end he feels as though he’s brought light to an issue near and dear to his heart. He’s even joked about writing a book about the entire process.  Tom thinks he’s doing the world a great justice by speaking for a group of people, but I wonder if he’s ever spoken to Syrian LGBTQ folks about their needs.

Daniel Nassar has something to say to Mr. MacMaster:

“I’m so outraged I can’t even type well.
Mr. Tom MacMaster, with due respect, has the audacity ...

Cross-posted at NotYourAverageFeminist and  BornLikeThis.

Daniel Nassar and other amazing activists and bloggers who are actually living in totalitarian states think otherwise. Hoax-man Tom MacMaster kind of apologized for the lies, but in the ...
By Zaneta • 13 years ago

Music for the Queer Black Soul

Cross-posted at Not Your Average Feminist

I have been told all of my life that communities of color, specifically the black community, are far more homophobic than “American” (used far too often interchangeably with white) communities. Now, I know and hopefully you know, that this is total bullshit. As a person who identifies as Jamaican, I know exactly where these attitudes come from.

And while homophobia, heterosexism, and anti-queer violence may be more socially accepted in some areas or communities, NO culture is free of these experiences. The issue should not be who is more homophobic, because then folks who think their communities are far superior will become complacent with heterosexism. No one is at that level. Not ...

Cross-posted at Not Your Average Feminist

I have been told all of my life that communities of color, specifically the black community, are far more homophobic than “American” (used far too often interchangeably with white) communities. Now, ...
By Zaneta • 13 years ago

Chick-Fil-A Exposed

Cross-Posted at Not Your Average Feminist

I’ve sort of stayed away from this Chick-fil-a issue because I didn’t want to give it any more time than it deserved when there are tons of pressing queer issues I worry about on a day to day basis. But a recent article from Equality Matters has revealed some undeniable truths. You can find the whole article here, but I wanted to focus on one particularly fun tidbit of homopohbia:

Since 2008, Chick-fil-A has been a sponsor of All Pro Dad, a program created by the Tampa-based organization Family First, also known as the “Florida Family Council.” The Florida Family Council is an affiliate of the American Family Association, which has been designated as ...

Cross-Posted at Not Your Average Feminist

I’ve sort of stayed away from this Chick-fil-a issue because I didn’t want to give it any more time than it deserved when there are tons of pressing queer issues I ...
By Zaneta • 13 years ago

Disability Justice is a Reproductive Justice Issue

Cross-posted at Not Your Average Feminist and Dear Planned Parenthood,

I can not tell you how excited I am by the response to cutting funding to Planned Parenthood. It feels like a movement for the first time in a long time, at least for me personally. I also feel so incredibly empowered by the huge amount of support for the “I Stand with Planned Parenthood” campaign, but at the same time, I’m forced to check my privilege.

With advances in genetic testing, there is a growing debate about disability and abortion. Often time the question becomes whether or not “this child will be better off not being born than suffering through life with a disability.” I recently learned about some ...

Cross-posted at Not Your Average Feminist and Dear Planned Parenthood,

I can not tell you how excited I am by the response to cutting funding to Planned Parenthood. It feels like a movement for the first ...
By Zaneta • 13 years ago

Dear Planned Parenthood

Have you been feeling like you’re unable to share your personal Planned Parenthood story? Blogger Jill and I have created an online space called “Dear Planned Parenthood” for people to share their stories (anonymously or not) in hopes that folks will feel empowered and connected. We have received over 120 followers in less than a day, and that number is growing.

Planned Parenthood provides so many services: birth control, cancer screenings, HIV testing, abortion, gynecological exams, and so much more… and they do it all at little to no cost because their priority is getting people care. Use this new blog to talk about how Planned Parenthood has helped you because if we don’t speak up now, when Planned ...

Have you been feeling like you’re unable to share your personal Planned Parenthood story? Blogger Jill and I have created an online space called “Dear Planned Parenthood” for people to share their stories (anonymously or ...
By Zaneta • 13 years ago

Rihanna Bringing Kink to the Mainstream?

Cross-Posted at Not Your Average Feminist

Rihanna’s newest video “S&M” is full of chains, collars, full figured dommes, and oh so much more. I don’t know about you, but I think this is a seriously risqué/freaking cool topic to set a music video around. Aside from allegations that she stole a lot of this imagery from the photographer Dave LaChapelle, I’ve got to admit, Rihanna has hutspa! So sit back and enjoy “S&M”

What are your reactions?

Cross-Posted at Not Your Average Feminist

Rihanna’s newest video “S&M” is full of chains, collars, full figured dommes, and oh so much more. I don’t know about you, but I think this is a seriously risqué/freaking cool ...

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