Tagged - LGBTQ
Drag
Bringing frills to the philharmonic: Drag queen Thorgy Thor and the Thorchestra come to Rochester
A drag queen and an orchestra walk into Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. They all begin to play. Read More
LGBTQ
Transgender Liberation: A movement whose time has come again
Leslie Feinberg called for a transgender rights movement. 33 years later, this message is more important than ever. Read More
Graduate Student Union
Students protest against incoming presidential administration, calling it “fascist”
Held in the days following President Trump’s inauguration, the rally featured a combination of prepared speeches, calls to action, an open forum, and chanting. Read More
Feminism
Sa’ed Atshan explores the connection between queer liberation and Palestinian national liberation
The talk, held on Monday, Nov. 4, was a place for Atshan to share his book, Queer Palestine and the Empire of Critique, and ask how national movements can strike a balance in the liberation efforts of other communities. Read More
LGBTQ
“Heartstopper” Season 3 is an ode to queerness and mental health
The hit queer coming-of-age show “Heartstopper” returns with its junior season — and this time it tackles heftier topics than before. Read More
Administration
New Title IX updates roll out at the University – here’s what you need to know
One of the main changes aims to broaden the types of misconduct which universities across the country must address by expanding definitions of sex discrimination and sex-based harassment. Read More
Israel-Palestine
Students for Israel talk devolves into chaos
Shai DeLuca's talk about his experiences as a gay man in Israel was protested Feb. 6, leading to chaotic exchanges and questionable claims. Read More
Frederick Douglass Institute
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie headlines Mel Weekend amid transphobia controversy
Despite student pushback over her past comments about trans women, Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie headlined Meliora Weekend on Oct. 7. Read More
Drag
Drag Charity Show: out and proud on campus
The event to aimed to bring visibility to ongoing LGBTQ+ youth issues throughout the Rochester area. Read More
coffee
Looking towards Starbucks for my gender
I am genderfluid. On days when Emmely becomes an ill-fitting hat, Starbucks is there to save the day. Read More
