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Why 'Noah's Arc' Is Still Relevant To Black Queer Men 10 Years Later

From the very beginning, “Noah’s Arc” wasn’t afraid to go there when it came to issues affecting the black queer community.
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A Brown Girl’s Tribute To The Glory That Was 'Bend It Like Beckham'

I'll never forget you, Jesminder Kaur Bhamra.
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How Aaliyah Helped Me Love Myself More As A Black Woman

I struggled with being the skinny black girl until I saw her and realized I wasn't alone.
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How Ilana From 'Broad City' Taught Me To Be Unapologetically Bi

A big part of embracing my identity was seeing a queer narrative that wasn't straightwashed.
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I Grew Up In Europe, But Found My Blackness In African-American Culture

How Moesha, the "Fresh Prince," and Kelis helped me navigate being black in the Netherlands.
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What I, A White Man, Want Everyone To Know About The Power Of Black Women

Hearing Janet Jackson’s "Control" began a life-long journey for me.
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Dear Hollywood, I May Be Invisible To You, But I'm Very Real

I blame pop culture for treating aging as a failure of life.
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