Love Wins at Hallmark Channel with LGBTQ Storylines in Holiday Movies
Photo: Hallmark Channel LGBTQ Christmas Movies After receiving criticism and backlash following the recent announcement of 40 new holiday movies that did not seem to feature LGBTQ inclusion, the Hallmark Channel said it is committed to including “LGBTQ...
‘The Last of Us Part 2’: One of The Best Video Games with LGBTQ+ Characters
Photo: The Last of Us Part 2/Naughty Dog Video game developer Naughty Dog’s new crown jewel, The Last of Us Part 2, has set a new standard for inclusive LGBTQ+ storytelling. Filmmakers, video game developers, and all other creatives should note what director, Neil...
‘Moonlight’: Illuminating Communal Family Dynamics in the Black Community
Photo: Moonlight/A24 “38.7 Percent of African-American Minors Live with Both Parents” the 2016 US Census Bureau cites. The filmed western experience has standardized the white nuclear middle-class family dynamic as the blueprint for all American...
Valentina Sampaio: Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s First Trans Model Rejoices
Photo: Valentina Sampaio/Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Valentina Sampaio has broken ground by becoming the first openly transgender model to appear on the pages of Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Issue. The 23-year old Brazilian model was selected along with seven others...
