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Transtastic: Life on the Side of Fabulous
“Trans* individuals are constantly asked to adapt to their surroundings. I am always aware of my perceived gender/gender expression. In a conservative, cissexist work environment I am required to painfully adapt or be continuously misgendered, which is incredibly triggering and dysphoric, not to mention exhausting. I ask myself these questions: What are my pronouns worth? What would I give up [...]
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Photos: LA Pride 2012
LA Pride 2012 proved to be a truly inclusive festivity where every segment of the LGBTQ community was able to show their true Pride. The festivities for 2012 started a few weeks back, with different types of receptions and dinners, including the one held by the Mayor of the City of West Hollywood Jeffrey Prang and The Mayor of the [...]
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Transtastic: Life on the Side of Fabulous
Since Van is busy prepping his art for the United Latin@ Pride kick-off celebration (where he is a featured artist) and gathering materials for his workshops at the ULP Community Summit, Kara Carrell of the ULP planning committee has stopped by Transtastic to remind you to register for Chicago’s 3rd Annual ULP week. For a full list of events, please [...]
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Photos: Long Beach Pride 2012
This year, Long Beach Pride 2012 took place on the weekend of May 19th and 20th. During this two-day pride celebration in the beautiful city of Long Beach, California many different organizations from the public and private sector, politicians, club owners, police and fire departments, churches, banks, and lots of people from all around came all along Ocean Avenue to [...]
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Photos: Queer Prom 2012 – Young, Fearless, and Fabulous
A photo set from the 8th annual Queer Prom at the National Museum of Mexican Art. With over 250 LGBTQ youth and allies in attendance (not including volunteers and community organizations) the event was organized by Homofrecuencia and QPhonic at Radio Arte 90.5 FM Chicago. For more information visit: http://radioarte.org/queer-prom-2012/ All photos courtesy of Karla Munguia
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