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Since the beginning of autumn, I have bought too many new jackets. But I can’t do anything about it. Wearing a suede or leather top layer is my go-to styling hack for taking any “so-so” outfit to the next level. Now that we’re nearing the end of October (I can’t believe it either), there’s no better time to stock up on both lightweight outerwear and heavier coats for the upcoming winter. Luckily, you can buy everything from trendy barn jackets to waterproof puffers directly from Amazon. And as a self-professed jacket aficionado, we thought it only natural to handpick the…
When I visited Grand Rapids in July, I spoke with KAXE Radio’s female reporters to have on-the-ground conversations about issues that matter to local people, and what I’m hearing as journalists who are sensitive to community concerns and emotions. It included a discussion about. Some of the opinions shared are listed below. The comments are not attributed to a specific person (as the notes were lost), but reflect a summary of what was said. KAXE Wireless State in Grand Rapids political leadership There is sometimes a disconnect between our elected officials and the officials running things on the ground. In…
Why does it seem like the organization is bad if I indulge in practices that don’t follow the organization’s corporate standards? Now, of course, the church is a place where all sinners come to hear the Word and, if possible, sin. I want you to live according to the Word. However, from what I have read in the New Testament, there are moral standards set for leaders. If you don’t like this, you may need to reevaluate the privileges you give to your authority.David Wheeler, Coon RapidsI was saddened to read about Dunk’s experience as an LGBTQ person in his…
Jordan Childs continues to represent Texas through festive fashion.RELATED: Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles’ booty shake with Celtics, Bruins uniforms on GOAT TourToday, the Olympic gymnast took to Instagram to share a new photo with a southern flair.In her Instagram Story, Chiliz poses in a mirror wearing a denim jacket. Chiliz’s hair is also straightened and she wears a set of custom nails with different styles and patterns.Jordan Childs poses for a mirror selfie at Deloitte University: Saturday, October 26, 2024, Leadership Center / Instagram / Jordan ChildsAccording to the photo’s geotag, Chiles is at the Deloitte University Leadership Center, a…
Voters will head to the polls in two weeks, and one organization is working to ensure that more of those voters are representative of the LGBTQ community. Vogue the Vote in Newark is the first event series of its kind in New Jersey. This is a Newark Pride program aimed at educating LGBTQ voters between the ages of 17 and 34. Campaign Chair Alonzo S. Blaylock told News 12, “This is more than just a campaign about voting in a presidential election. This is for people who don’t feel their voices are being heard. It’s about creating a space and…
The exhibit, titled “Matthew Leifheit: The Gay Archive,” will open in September and run until November 12th. This is the first time this work has been exhibited.Near the beginning, a bright neon sign proclaiming “Photo Services” appears over a photo of an unlit, broken sign with the same phrase written on it. The sign pictured is the original Castro Camera Shop sign owned by Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man elected to public office in California.Like many of the pieces in the exhibit, this sign breathes new life into the original while paying homage to its history.Brooklyn-based photographer and…
In the late 1990s, Jared Oaks is a kind-hearted and shy Latter-day Saint teenager living in Tacoma, Washington, who has been taught to believe that his sexuality is “abominable.”He was aware of the then-current position of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that homosexuality was a sin, and had read the writings of the Apostles condemning the immorality of same-sex attraction.He is aware of gay and straight alliances and gay clubs that are emerging in high schools, and believes that while they may be beneficial, he may be harmed by joining them. Ta.He said his grandfather, Dallin H.…
One of my earliest memories of my gender is an experience in nursery school. There, all the girls were given pink blankets and all the boys were given blue blankets during nap time. As a kid in the early ’90s, I knew nothing about LGBTQ identity, but when I was handed a pink blanket, I knew it wasn’t right. Even then, I knew I belonged to the “blue side,” and asking for a blue blanket was the only way I knew how to convey that to the adults around me. did. The search for a way to express my true…
Amna Nawaz: St. Louis teacher Rodney Wilson founded LGBTQ History Month 30 years ago and celebrates LGBTQ History Month in this country in October.Wilson recently spoke to community correspondent Gabriel Hayes about coming out to students in 1994 and his hopes for a more understanding society.Rodney Wilson, LGBTQ History Month Founder: Well, there was so much going on outside of my classroom.For example, my textbook had nothing about LGBTQ people or LGBTQ history.And at this point I was completely out, except for everyone outside of work, co-workers and students.So, in class in March 1994, I briefly mentioned the Holocaust, and…
Trick-or-treating? Or maybe both! Halloween is just around the corner, and it’s not just about candy. Walmart and Amazon, or as we like to call them, have some fashion sales going on that you won’t want to miss. You need to act fast because menswear is currently being heavily discounted. Now’s the perfect time to update your wardrobe, from staples you’ll wear over and over again like T-shirts, sneakers, and jeans to investment pieces like statement jackets and jewelry that instantly elevate any outfit. Hey guys, if shopping and saving on Wal-Mazon sales isn’t on your to-do list, add it…