Gender & Sexuality News by 124INDIANEWS
French Police Make Woman Remove Clothing on Nice Beach
Arab American News, News Report, Posted: Aug 24, 2016
“I was sitting on a beach with my family,” said the 34-year-old who gave only her first name, Siam. “I was wearing a classic headscarf. I had no intention of swimming.”
Who’s Running the DNC? Black Women
The Root, News Feature, Posted: Jul 26, 2016
Ohio Rep. Marcia Fudge, Donna Brazile and Leah Daughtry are the three black women running the Democratic National Convention as convention chair, interim Democratic National Committee chair and CEO of the convention, respectively.
Dear Michelle Obama, Never Leave. Sincerely, Everyone.
The Root, Commentary, Posted: Jul 26, 2016
The first lady ruled during her speech at the Democratic National Convention Monday night, but did we expect anything less?
Melania Trump and the ‘Gimme Culture’
Ebony , Commentary, Posted: Jul 19, 2016
According to this writer, Melania Trump’s plagiarized Republican National Convention speech was just the latest in a long line of instances where White folks have stolen Black people’s work.
Dear Mom, I Need You
We’Ced Youth Media /New America Media, First Person, Posted: Jul 06, 2016
Parents should be open-minded and accepting, especially when it comes to their trans children, but I know this is not always the case.
What It’s Like to Grow Up Queer and Purepecha
Coachella Unincorporated, Profile, Posted: Jun 27, 2016
Alejandra Zamora, a community activist in the Eastern Coachella Valley, says growing up LGBTQ and Purepecha made her see "how different I was."
Gay Arabs Traumatized by Orlando Massacre
Arab American News, News Report, Posted: Jun 17, 2016
After a suspected extremist killed 49 people at the gay club in Florida, the tragedy hit home for many LGBTQ Arab Americans.
Undocumented Victims of Orlando Shooting Face Unique Challenges
Fusion, News Report, Posted: Jun 17, 2016
Victims without legal status in the United States face an additional set of challenges in the wake of the Orlando mass-shooting.
An Islamic Argument Against Homophobia
New America Media, Commentary, Posted: Jun 16, 2016
The often fatal homophobia against the LGBT community within Islam stems from a misreading of the Quran and its message of justice, tolerance and empathy.
In Rural California, Students Advocate for Better LGBTQ Support Services
Coachella Unincorporated, News Report, Posted: Jun 16, 2016
A survey of 600 young people by a group of students in the Eastern Coachella Valley found that 1 in 10 identify as LGBTQ.
