Queer Memoir Is an Act of Resistance

Queer Memoir Is an Act of Resistance

Some of the most powerful statements an LGBTQIA+ person can make are, I belong. I will not be silent. You can’t erase me. I have a right to exist. Queer memoir makes these statements a reality by putting our stories on the page for others to read and hear. This Pride Month, I’m so excited to be teaching “Queer Writers Workshop: Memoir Is an Act of Resistance” at Narratively Academy. This class will center our community’s joy and power through st…

KATSEYE’s Lara accepts LGBTQ+ award after coming out as queer

KATSEYE’s Lara has accepted an award from Los Angeles LGBT Centre after coming out as queer, and delivered a touching speech about her coming out journey. The singer, who is one-sixth of the HYBE x Geffen global girl group KATSEYE, came out publicly in March by telling her fans she is “half fruitcake” after opening up to her friends and family at the age of 14.  On Saturday (17 May), Lara accepted the LA LGBT Centre’s Blooming Impact Award durin…

After the premiere in January, the Poetry Slam for the queere community will take place for the second time on the switchboard on 24 May.

KATSEYE’s Lara: “I will continue to speak up for us as a brown queer girl”

The star accepted an award at Golden Hour: A Queer AANHPI Night Market