Beyond the Bell Tours: The LGBTQ Crew Members That Helped Make Philly Pride Special For You.

Lezcronymz and the SWEAT Team were thrilled to partner with Beyond the Bell Tours for their special trolley series! The tour featured Local LGBTQ Music Artists, LGBTQ History, and Queer Tour Guides! Check out the whole crew and what they brought to the City of Pride Trolley Tour! READ THE ARTICLE. Lezcronymz wants to know: WHAT DOESContinue reading “Beyond the Bell Tours: The LGBTQ Crew Members That Helped Make Philly Pride Special For You.”

WHAT DOES CULTURE MEAN TO YOU?

Lezcronymz wants to know: WHAT DOES CULTURE MEAN TO YOU? For us, it’s the ability to create safe spaces for our people. It’s walking down the street holding the hand of whomever the fu*k you want. It’s the random dance parties on the street corner and the pop-up protests because we give a damn. It’s freedom. It’s movement. It’sContinue reading “WHAT DOES CULTURE MEAN TO YOU?”

QPOC Immaculata University Student Calls out Absence of LGBTQ Representation During Campus’ First “International Pronoun Day” Activities: Faces Backlash.

Immaculata University student calls out absence of LGBTQ representation during first “International Pronoun Day” activities and faces backlash from school administration.” Watch the Facebook LIVE interview to get the exclusive story from the student who came forward. Donate to Si’s Legal Aid and Housing Fund via: Cashapp $si2021, Venmo: sisi2021 or GoFundMe.

Cast Your Vote for the SWEAT 2021 Hype Jawn!

VOTING STARTS NOW FOR THE SWEAT 2021 HYPE JAWN!!! Visit Tinyurl.com/HYPEJAWN to vote! View the Video Submissions here and cast your vote now! Voting Ends : August 22 @ 11PM EST The SWEAT 2021 Team is looking for the LIVEST, HYPEST, LIFE-GIVING HYPE JAWN to party at the Biggest LGBTQIA+ Event in the Tri-State Area!Continue reading “Cast Your Vote for the SWEAT 2021 Hype Jawn!”

Community or Impunity? Oppressors in Queers-Clothing.

As most BIPOC people are aware, systematic discrimination continues to be a part of the very black, brown, and rainbow fabric of—wait for it—the LGBTQ community.  Racism and transphobia in the queer community?! Oh my! said no one. There’s no question the Trump era has exposed under-and-overlying bigotry or at least the undeniable apathy towardsContinue reading “Community or Impunity? Oppressors in Queers-Clothing.”

Womxn of Color in TV History: Actor, Director, & Humanitarian: Phylicia Rashad.

Taste ATL: The Series is honoring Womxn of Color in TV History for Womxn’s History Month! Phylicia Rashad (Singer, Actor, Director, Humanitarian). Rashad, who received Emmy Award nominations in 1985 and 1986 for her role as Claire Huxtable on The Cosbys has been dubbed the “Mother of the Black Community.” She was the First BlackContinue reading “Womxn of Color in TV History: Actor, Director, & Humanitarian: Phylicia Rashad.”

Womxn of Color in TV History: QWOC Writer & Director Lyshae Rollins.

Lyshae Rollins (she/her) is a multi-faceted entertainer and producer paving the way for QWOC in TV! Originally from the South side of Chicago, she is a powerhouse of talent. Music artist, writer, producer, and CEO of Rollins Mediaverse are just a few of the many hats she wears. Rollins latest production Taste ATL: The SeriesContinue reading “Womxn of Color in TV History: QWOC Writer & Director Lyshae Rollins.”

Women’s History Month: Our Favorite Womxn of Color in TV History.

Who are your favorite Womxn of Color in TV History? Taste ATL: The Series  is celebrating the womxn who have influenced us through television and media for Womxn’s History Month!  We’ll be asking the cast who their faves are too! Let’s #breakthescreen and show off the magically melanated womxn who paved the way and continueContinue reading “Women’s History Month: Our Favorite Womxn of Color in TV History.”

Karine Jean-Pierre Representing for the Queer, Brown Girls.

Karine Jean-Pierre has accepted the role of chief of staff to Vice Presential candidate Kamala Harris.  The announcement of her appointment came just hours before Harris was officially added to the ticket as Joe Biden’s pick for Vice President. And while I have my reservations about Harris, I have been a long time admirer ofContinue reading “Karine Jean-Pierre Representing for the Queer, Brown Girls.”