staceyann chin

staceyann chin

Video

literature

EXCLUSIVE: Staceyann Chin Performs Her Poem “Crossfire” with Video Artist Sekiya Dorsett

Chin’s work is invaluable always, and in the current moment. We’re glad, then, to bring you this new and gripping performance of the book’s title poem, from Haymarket Books and…

Rachel —

Jun 24, 2020

interview

staceyann chin

book features

“I Am the Terrorist I Must Disarm”: An Interview with Staceyann Chin

I was in high school when I first saw Staceyann Chin perform, barefoot and incensed. She was fearless in her rage, her sexuality, her eloquence. Now, I feel the same…

Jehan —

Dec 10, 2019

alice walker

audre lorde

book lists

10 Novels & Memoirs By and About Black Lesbian, Bisexual and Queer Women

You should celebrate Black History Month by reading all of these books right now.

Riese —

Feb 20, 2014

new york

staceyann chin

music

You Should Go: Staceyann Chin and Anna/Kate Performing In NYC

Poet and playwright Staceyann Chin and queer folk-pop duo Anna/Kate are performing at the Women Center Stage Festival this Friday night!

Crystal —

Jul 31, 2013

alsoalsoalso

aubrey plaza

society + culture

Also.Also.Also: When Transphobia and Whorephobia Collide and Other Stories We Missed This Week

bell hooks is still right, Hillary Clinton becomes a thing of television history, and Aubrey Plaza looks great in those glasses.

Carmen —

Jul 31, 2013

poems

pure poetry week

book features

Pure Poetry #6: Staceyann Chin

Chin’s writing covers a lot of topics- so I’m going to share excerpts of two very different pieces with you. Because I love you.

Carmen —

Feb 25, 2011

pure poetry week

read a f-cking book

book features

Pure Poetry Week Starts Now! With Pure Poetry Post #1: Def Jam

We have declared this week Autostraddle Pure Poetry Week, when we are going to talk about poets we like all the time! First up is T.S. Eliot. Just kidding it’s…

Riese —

Feb 23, 2011

Adrienne Rich

andrea gibson

book lists

Read a F*cking Book: Ten Lesbian & Bisexual Poets To Fall in Love With

You probably don’t read enough poetry and you would probably be smarter if you did.

Riese —

Aug 26, 2010