Courtesy of Dana Townsend

Telling stories

LGBTQ+ Oregonians share coming out narratives Stories build human connection, and it’s through story that people can begin to understand one another. That’s what Producer CM Hall said she hopes…

50 years since Stonewall

In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Inn Riots, the Pan African commons and the Queer Resource Centers of both Portland State and Portland Community College held performances…

Queer Opera Kickoff Concert

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBkoVJH0F9I The Queer Opera Kickoff Concert held on May 7 is a special event to celebrate LGBTQ stories through opera and art song. Proceeds from ticket sales will help produce...

There is no right way to be gay

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…