The TV show Pose tells the story of queer people of colour living in NYC in the 80s and 90s by exploring one of the most culture-defining chapters of LGBTQIA+ history: ‘House culture’ or the Ballroom scene. Ballroom houses were alternative family structures or ‘chosen family’ units usually led by a ‘house mother’ who would … Continue reading Pride as Glory
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Juneteenth and Pride as Liberation
This is a sacred day. While in my time zone it's already June 20th, right now my siblings in the US are currently celebrating Juneteenth. June 19th marks the day formerly enslaved Black Texans learned of their liberation. "The formerly enslaved immediately began to celebrate with prayer, feasting, song, and dance.”
Pride as Sacrifice
In the early hours of June 28, 1969, a woman named Stormé DeLarverie was unjustly handcuffed, arrested, and imprisoned. While she was only one of many people treated that way by law enforcement that night, Stormé’s unjust arrest and public humiliation became a pivotal moment in the fight for gay rights. The events of that night ignited the Stonewall uprising and changed the course of LGBTQIA+ history.
Pride as Diversity
As I mentioned in my last post, this Pride month, I want to offer some devotional reflections on key themes of Pride and share how they've helped me connect freshly with different aspects of the gospel story. The first theme is Celebration—or more specifically, Celebration of Diversity. Putting aside for a moment Christian concerns about … Continue reading Pride as Diversity
Pridemas Season
Today, I'm excited for the first day of the new month. Today marks the beginning of [Australian] winter and more importantly the day my mobile data finally resets after I depleted all my data last month. It also marks the beginning of Pridemas Season starting June 1. In the words of my friend Reuben: Pridemas … Continue reading Pridemas Season
Singled Out 