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wanda sykes

comedy

As a Queer Black Mom, I Strongly Relate to the Humor in “Wanda Sykes: I’m an Entertainer”

I’m An Entertainer shows Wanda Sykes doing what she does best: making you crack up one minute and making you think the next.

Sa’iyda Shabazz —

Jun 15, 2023

coming out a little later

cynthia nixon

3-way graphic of women who came out later in life, sometimes known as "late in life lesbians": Carlease Burke, Maria Bello and Jenna Lyons

celebrities (vapid fluff)

14 Famous Queer Ladies Who Got Gayer a Little Later In Life

“I’m finding, especially with women, a couple of different kinds of gays. I’ve met people who say, “I knew I was gay my whole life, and I lived this lie,…

Riese —

Mar 12, 2021

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

bojack horseman

issa rae

tv reviews

“BoJack Horseman” Season 5: Issa Rae and Wanda Sykes Shine a Little Lesbian Light in the Darkness

A mediator and a maven, reframing the show and our world in the wake of #MeToo.

Heather Hogan —

Sep 18, 2018

Cameron Esposito

Ellen Degeneres

tv lists

10 Lesbian and Bisexual Comedy Specials to Watch After “Nanette”

Queer comedians have been using their unique perspectives to provide scathing, riotous commentary on everything from politics to pop culture for decades.

Heather Hogan —

Jul 11, 2018

empire

pop culture fix

Pop Culture Fix: These Two Sitcoms About Lesbians of Color Though

Gosh, so much! Like Amandla Stenberg and Rowan Blanchard being “The New Activists,” two TV pilots centered on lesbians of color (one is a Wanda Sykes project!), the history of…

Riese —

Mar 30, 2016

Caitlyn Jenner

Daily Fix

pop culture fix

Pop Culture Fix: Interviewer Thinks Cara Delevingne Needs To “Take A Little Nap” And Other Less Infuriating Stories

Queen Latifah and Mary J. Blige are co-starring in The Wiz, Raven thinks Caitlyn Jenner is moving “too fast, too soon,” Megan Rapinoe was inducted into the LGBT Athletes Hall…

Heather Hogan —

Jul 29, 2015

alsoalsoalso

gay marriage

society + culture

Also.Also.Also: Dana Fairbanks Goes #Mamming While Wanda Sykes Follows Around Her Wife’s Vagina

Everyone loves Autostraddle, except a bunch of icky Republicans. Also, India.Arie wants you to do you and Malala outsmarted Obama.

Carmen —

Oct 16, 2013

don lemon

laverne cox

society + culture

Team Pick: The Advocate Presents “Black, LGBT, American”

“I am black, but rendered invisible within most mainstream LGBT movements. I am gay and have been ostracized by the homophobia of other black people.”

Brittani —

Jul 22, 2013

beth ditto

Ellen Degeneres

queer fashion

Style Thief: Couples Formal Attire Part Two – Celebrity Couples

This week we’re stripping down celesbian couples in their finest. You and your beau can steal your look from Ellen & Portia, Lilo & Sam, Beth & Kristen and more!

Lizz —

Jul 10, 2013

brittani's video party

elliot page

pop culture fix

Brittani’s Video Party: Ellen Page and Wanda Sykes are Mean Gurlz that Love Samesies

There’s a “Mean Girls” spoof, Ellen Page juggling, Wanda Sykes balling and our ancestors being super gay in this week’s video party.

Brittani —

Jun 6, 2013

curated

Ellen Degeneres

tv feature

Ellen DeGeneres Lesbian Interview Extravaganza: Celebrating The Women Who Showed Up

Lindsay Lohan didn’t show up for her Ellen appearance. To cheer you up, we bring you SEVENTEEN other lesbosexy Ellen interviews. (THIS IS EPIC)

Lizz —

Dec 15, 2011