February 2012
72 posts
Queer, Gifted & Black: Transformation →
*snap, snap*
“But you don’t have anything to worry about, Angry White People. We’re right about the white privilege, the whiteness of society, the racism, the interracial racism, the colorism as a subset of racism—we’re right about these things, and you’re angry because you think it’s your fault.
It’s not your fault, but by continuing to allow yourselves to remain ignorant of these truths,...
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1st Wellness Day of 2012
1st Wellness Day of 2012: Thursday, February 23rd from 6:00pm-9:00pm
Searching for accessible healthcare? Come to the 3rd Space Healing Wellness Day!
It’s the first Wellness Day of 2012! The next one is in Manhattan on Thursday, February 23rd from 6:00-9:00pm.
You can schedule an appointment or just walk in! Walk in’s are not guaranteed to be seen, so if you can, schedule an...
“In every woman there is a Queen. Speak to the Queen and the Queen will answer.”
– Norwegian Proverb (via coltranejones)
newmodelminority:
newmodelminority:
Quirky Black Girls: Anthology for Weird, Quirky, Awkward, Awesom Black Girls
quirkyblackgirls:
Concrete Orchid Media is seeking story submissions for an upcoming anthology about growing up as a black girl who never quite fit in. All women with a knack for expressing themselves using words, photography, or illustration are invited to share their personal...
“[I]t is illegal for women to go topless in most cities, yet you can buy a...”
– Violet Rose (via osram-akoma)
“And don’t give me that, “Oh we reached out to communities of color but they...”
– From “…On Taking Up Space” by witchymorgan on the Bklyn Boihood blog
I also love the paragraph after this one but it’s a short article and I’ve included links. This could be a good resource to send people if they don’t get why POC often don’t fell comfortable in many queer/trans* spaces.
(via...
Anonymous asked: Do you know of any scholarships in NY for LGBT people of color?
“Social entrepreneurship is the work of social entrepreneurs. A social...”
– [wiki]
queerequality asked: People don't realize how talented AGs are, cause they're so afraid of our uniqueness, but you guys are puttting our inner beauty on display. I support your movement 100%!! Niceeee!
Bumming Cigarettes: A Short Film: Bumming... →
bummingcigarettesfilm:
Bumming Cigarettes-A Short Film Kickstarter Campaign Video {Ends March 13, 2012} from tiona.m. on Vimeo.
TO SUPPORT THE FILM: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tionam/bumming-cigarettes-a-short-film *ABOUT THE FILM*
Bumming Cigarettes is a short film about a brief and…
likedatdoe asked: respect the movement yo, very refreshing to have an inspiring perspective from ppl like me..