The LGBTQ+ is a marginalized community that in times of animosity cannot turn against itself. Self-identity and labels are not up for debate. Queer people must be careful to not…
A Black Arts Party
Reed College hosted its 2nd Annual Black Arts Festival and Black Indigenous People of Color (BiPOC) Community Marketplace on Feb. 23, and it was the most popping celebration of Blackness…
Events Calendar Feb. 26–March 4
Tuesday, Feb. 26 Art “Fable” Froelick Gallery Tue–Sat: 10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Free Terrell James works with the concepts of our oceans’ flow and movement in her abstract pieces. Music Emo…
Events Calendar Feb. 19–25
Tuesday, Feb. 19 Art “Black Futures Month” White Gallery Mon–Wed: Noon–5 p.m., Thu–Fri: Noon–6 p.m. Free Curated by Safiyah Maurice, this exhibition celebrates the future of Black people and culture…
Sex As a Queer Young Person
Growing up as a queer young person is not easy. The lack of representation and guidance—especially in regards to sex—leads to confusion and uncertainty. It feels as though sex is…
Media’s misunderstanding of queerness
We often rush to label people, especially celebrities, when they show any sign of being non-straight and/or non-cisgender. Media tend to mislabel those who have come out that don’t fit…
‘Can you see me? Defining my own black masculinity’
University Studies Dialogue Series’ second presentation was given on Thursday, April 20, 2017 by Dr. Michael A. Brown, director of PSU’s Learning Center. The presentation, “Can You See Me? Defining…