If A Hate Crime Could Happen To Jussie Smollett, It Could Happen To Me
“The truth is any queer person — and especially a queer person of color — can be the victim of this type of violence, and I know this firsthand.” YR … Continue reading
Dan Guerrero Returns to His Eastside Roots in ‘Gaytino!’”
Performer, educator, and activist Dan Guerrero returns to East Los Angeles this November to perform his critically-acclaimed show “Gaytino! Made in America.” The show addresses Guerrero’s identity as both a … Continue reading
How My Dog Helped Me Come Out to My Mom
When The kNOw’s Zyanna Maynard realized she was bisexual, she knew she wanted to somehow tell her mom. So she recruited her trusty friend, her dog Locs, to help her … Continue reading
In Their Own Words: Beyond The Binary
Four non-binary teens and young adults share their gender experiences with Youth Radio. They talk about everything from love and dating to coming out. “I struggled a lot with the … Continue reading
Honoring LGBTQ+ Ancestors as a Celebration of Pride
Every June, Pride sweeps through American cities as members of the LGBTQ+ community celebrate their identities. But Youth Radio’s Adina Goldstein doesn’t want anyone to forget just how far the … Continue reading
Local LGBTQ Youth Share Their Experience Living In A Conservative County
June is Pride Month, and communities across the nation are celebrating their LGBTQ+ people. In Kern County, youth reporters asked teens what it was like to live in Kern with … Continue reading
LGBTQ Folks And Allies Gather For Unconditional Love Rally
Lincoln Heights’ Plaza de La Raza hosted 13 organizations for the second annual Unconditional Love Rally. Students, teachers, parents, and other community members discussed LGBTQ+ identity and acceptance, as well … Continue reading
‘Bending Genders’ Art Gallery
In his most recent photo series, photographer Alister Oliver breaks pop culture gender stereotypes by mixing gender-nonconforming aspects in his photos. Oliver hires primarily transgender models to break traditional views … Continue reading
Invisi-bi-lity and Erasure
Despite having their own letter in the initialism “LGBTQ,” bisexuals are still largely stereotyped and misunderstood, even within the queer community. The kNOw’s Johnsen del Rosario explains some of his … Continue reading
Learning About LGBTQ History Helps Queer Feel Safe, Panelists Say
History textbooks describe the accomplishments of history’s most influential figures, all the way from kings and presidents to civil rights leaders. Yet LGBTQ+ figures are rarely included in classroom education. … Continue reading
