Tag: LGBTQ People of Color
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Lazarus Is Just Getting Started: Queer Joy, Music, and Living Without Limits in the D.C. area
Lazarus is a force of nature: equal parts charisma, creativity, and ambition. From DJ booths to dance floors, their story is about queer joy, bold self-expression, and smashing every mold placed in their path. This is a portrait of living loudly, fiercely, and unapologetically.
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Shua’s Journey: From Conservative Politics to Building Queer Community in D.C.
Shua’s story traces an unexpected path from conservative politics in the South to opening Spark Social House, one of D.C.’s newest queer-centered hubs. Our conversation explored her growth, her embrace of being a trans female and her ongoing search for safety, authenticity, and community in a shifting political climate.
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Shay’s Story: Rejecting Norms Growing up Nonbinary, Queer and Black in the South
Shay shares their journey of growing up Black, queer, and non-binary in the South, and now continues their journey in D.C. From resisting childhood dress codes to embracing androgyny and rejecting colonial ideas of gender, their story is one of courage, self-knowledge, and hope for future generations seeking liberation and love.
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Childhood Hopes for Skipping Puberty being Transgender: from Struggle to Strength in North Carolina
Daniel, a transgender man from North Carolina, reflects on his journey of self-discovery and acceptance. From wearing his brother’s clothes as a child to starting hormone therapy, he shares his experiences being transgender, community support, and the joy of living authentically. Now 31, he emphasizes the importance of embracing one’s true self as a gift.