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Each November 20th, the Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) offers a solemn moment to honor and remember the transgender and gender non-conforming individuals who lost their lives to violence. As we approach the end of 2023, it’s vital to remember those we’ve lost, recognize the ongoing struggle for trans rights and safety, and reaffirm our…
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It’s hard to believe that 2023 is coming to a close in just a few short weeks. While the world seems to continue to be in a state of flux and even turmoil (just look at recent headlines), some good has come out of the last 365 days. Strides have been made in mental health…
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The bustling streets of DC hold more than just political intrigue and monumental history. They carry stories of love, resistance, and community, much of which has been fostered within the walls of the city’s LGBT centers. In honor of LGBT Center Awareness Day, let’s celebrate the amazing work being done by LGBTQ centers in our…
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It’s time to let those clothes hit the floor, friends. We’re getting naked … seriously. Well, not together (unless you’re into that sort of thing). Instead, we’re taking this from sexual to textual because we’re talking about all things nudes. That’s right. Here at Sexual + Being, we understand implicitly the power of a fire…
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July 14 marks International Non-Binary People’s Day — an international commemoration to raise awareness for the non-binary community and educate the public on the ongoing issues they face. Invented by author Katje van Loon over a decade ago out of Katje’s exploration of identity, it lands halfway between International Women’s Day in March and International…
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Every June, people across the country come together to celebrate Pride Month. But no one seems to do it better than the Capital. Thousands of people participated in some of the nation’s largest Pride celebrations, including the 48th annual Captial Pride Parade. And this year, it was more important than ever to show up…
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As we NuNu and I began our platform Wait! Don’t Do It, all we had was a microphone and a dream. We never conceptualized what our mission was or where we wanted to go with it, but we knew we had an experience to share. We hoped that our opinions would be echoed back to…
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Ah, the annual changing of corporate logos to rainbows, sudden influx of technicolor versions of their products, and otherwise unseen gay and lesbian couples in ads – it must be Pride Month. But this year, as anti-LGBTQ legislation sweeps the country and physical and verbal attacks on our community escalate, the queer community’s concern about…
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Our time is here, queers! It’s LGBTQ Pride Month. Don we now our gayest apparel to hit the rainbow-lined streets to celebrate our beautifully vibrant community. Here in the District, we are in the throws of the Capital Pride Celebration with the blockbuster weekend of festivities in sight. This year, the theme is “Peace Love…
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Every May 17, we gather as a global community to commemorate International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOT). Yes, it’s 2023 and we still need a day to call out the painful and persisting experiences of LGBTQ people with discrimination. Across the world, LGBTQ+ advocates use this day as an inflection point to raise…
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