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Lessons Learned from a Straight African Woman: Homophobia is UnChristian

July 19, 2012 - By Spectra Speaks

Love Is My Revolution: A few weeks ago, I shared a short photo essay about my best friend, ChiChi. We'd been estranged for four years due to my sexuality and her Christian faith. Recently, we reunited to find our friendship changed for the better. Given the ongoing battle between religion…

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Queer Women of Color Still Face Racism During Pride, Among Other Things

June 9, 2011 - By Spectra Speaks

Activism, for so many of queer women of color, is a constant negotiation of which ism to address. We donâ€™t have the luxury of snubbing everyone that offends us, or we would have no where to go. We can't -- and shouldn't have to -- fight everyone. As a direct…

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