A. Tony Jerome

black history month

black history month 2019

movie lists

The Black Lesbian Movie Project

What if “Coming To America” starred Lena Waithe instead of Eddie Murphy? What if Sanaa Lathan and Gabrielle Union made out with each other at the end of “Love &…

A. Tony Jerome —

Feb 18, 2019

friday open thread

open thread

straddleverse

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: I Wanna Know Who You Keep As Family

You know, I pull my family from everywhere. Tell me who makes up the family in your life, be it bio or chosen or something else entirely.

A. Tony Jerome —

Feb 15, 2019

friday open thread

open thread

straddleverse

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: A Modest Proposal That Pet Stores Are The New Queer Meet-Up Spots In 2019, Do You Agree?

You may be saying, “Alexis, you’re late to the party here,” but gentlepeople I believe I am right on time.

A. Tony Jerome —

Jan 11, 2019

hanukkah

holiday gift guide

christmas

Holigay Gift Guide: For the Overworked & Underpaid

Long days and even longer nights just trying to make ends meet? We can’t change everything but taking care of the mind, body and soul (very original) can hopefully make…

A. Tony Jerome —

Dec 7, 2018

media

podcasts

pop culture fix

“Adventures in New America”: A Black Lesbian Stars in This Afrofuturist Podcast From the Producers of “Night Vale”

This is the science fiction black people rarely get to star in, but I’m still a little wary.

A. Tony Jerome —

Oct 4, 2018

album review

Lesbian Musicians & Queer Female Artists

music

ROOM 25: I Swear Noname Look So Regal

“ROOM 25 brings a Noname more sure of herself, secure in the knowledge that she can’t be anything other than who she is, and if you don’t rock with the…

A. Tony Jerome —

Sep 15, 2018

friday open thread

open thread

straddleverse

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: Which Hill Will You Absolutely Insufferably Die On?

What are you stubborn about? Like no matter what anyone says, you will dig your heels into the ground and fall over on your side, much like a cow, in…

A. Tony Jerome —

Aug 24, 2018

friday open thread

open thread

straddleverse

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: What Are the Little Things That Keep You Going?

What lives in your praise house?

A. Tony Jerome —

Jul 20, 2018

interview

LGBT history

lesbian dating apps

PERSONALS App Brings an Old School Dyke Dating Format Into a Hot New Future, Thanks Instagram

Your favorite queer Instagram dating account has changed its name to be more inclusive, is creating an app just for you, and is hosting a party in NYC to kickoff…

A. Tony Jerome —

Jun 12, 2018

a-camp

a-camp spring 2018

health

Nervous About A-Camp? Let’s Do Some Grounding

What I’m getting at here is that staying grounded (even though it sounds like an oxymoron) gives you the ability to move.

A. Tony Jerome —

May 14, 2018

gay adoption

gay families

politics + activism

Kansas “Adoption Protection” Bill Protects No One, Hurts LGBT Families, Will Become Law Anyway

The bill protects and allows faith-based adoption agencies to reject potential families if they believe the family’s lifestyle and/or beliefs contradict the agencies’ religious beliefs.

A. Tony Jerome —

May 7, 2018

basketball

trivia quiz

quizzes

How Much Do You Know About Basketball, One of the Gayest Sports in History?

Take this quiz so you can show up on the court and hype up your lesbianism to your fellow lesbian basketball players/lovers.

A. Tony Jerome —

May 4, 2018