Arts & Entertainment

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12 superheroes who came out in 2021

Comics fans are still reeling from the news that next-generation Superman Jonathan Kent, the son of Clark Kent and Lois Lane, is bisexual. Although DC shared the news on Oct. 11, National Coming Out Day, Kent will explore his feelings for another young man in “Superman: Son of Kal-El” No. 5, dropping in November. Queer representation in comic books has exploded in recent years, but in 2021 it went supernova: In part that’s due to an expanding presence in sci-fi TV shows and — with the release of Marvel’s “Eternals” next month — a blockbuster movie.  Below we celebrate a dozen […]

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Cis lesbians condemn BBC for ‘transphobic campaign’ after shameless attack on trans women

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Prominent cis lesbians have accused the BBC of amplifying a “transphobic campaign” and contributing to a “baseless moral panic”. The criticism comes after the BBC published an article, “We’re being pressured into sex by some trans women“, claiming that cis lesbians are being coerced into sex by trans women. The 26 October article has been widely denounced by the wider LGBT+ community for relying on a small study carried out by a known anti-trans campaign group to back up its claims, including by more than 10,000 people who have signed an open letter to BBC management. The criticism also hones in on the fact that […]

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First Trans Amazon introduced by DC Comics In ‘Wonder Woman’

The world of DC Comics-Warner Brothers became more LGBTQ+ inclusive this weekend as the venerable comic book franchise of Wonder Woman expanded with the introduction of the character of Bia, a Black trans woman, in the first issue of the series Nubia & The Amazons. Earlier this month on National Coming Out Day, the canon of the Superman series changedfor the life of Jon Kent, the Superman of Earth and son of Clark Kent and Lois Lane, taking a bold new direction. After initially striking up a friendship with reporter Jay Nakamura, he and Jon become romantically involved, making Kent an Out […]

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Mouths of Rain Showcases the Richness of Black Lesbian Intellectual Life

Mouths of Rain is a distinct anthology of writings from Black lesbian intellectuals, showcasing the creativity and depth of thought in the community over the last century. Edited by Briona Simone Jones, a doctoral candidate at Michigan State University’s English department, it features academic essays, personal recollections, short fiction, and poetry. The anthology boasts works from well-known figures such as Audre Lorde, Alice Walker, and Ma Rainey, as well less prominent but equally as insightful authors. The title of the anthology is inspired by Lorde’s “Love Poem,” with its line “carved out by the mouth of rain.” As Cheryl Clarke writes […]

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SonoMusette performs live at Occidental Center Mov. 6

Saturday November 6th at 8 pm. Occidental Center for the Arts presents SonoMusette . Enjoy a delightful evening of evocative music of 20th century Paris, with classic tunes by Edith Piaf, Jacques Brel, Charles Aznavour, Yves Montand, and others. This talented ensemble features vocalist Mimi Pirard with Jan Martinelli, Robert Lunceford, Issac Vandeveer, and Kendrick Freeman. Proof of vaccination and masks required for this indoor event. $25 General/$20 OCA Members. Fine refreshments include wine and beer. Accessible to persons with disabilities. Tickets @ www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct. Occidental, CA. 95465. Become an OCA Member and get a free event ticket! We are a non […]

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Peter Staley’s memoir of the early years of ACT UP is unbearably suspenseful

Peter Staley’s much-anticipated new memoir, Never Silent, opens with almost unbearable nail-biting suspense, sweeping us into the behind-the-scenes machinations of an ACT UP takeover of the New York Stock Exchange at opening bell. It’s legitimately dangerous, timed to the second, and absolutely thrilling, written with the intensity of a spy novel. For that matter, the phrase “No Time to Die” more perfectly captures the haunted and mortality-driven triumphs of ACT UP better than any of the antics James Bond might conjure. Staley is just getting started, with nearly every significant ACT UP action of their heyday re-lived in vivid detail on […]

LGBTQ History Month: 17 must-read books about queer history

In honor of LGBTQ History Month, celebrated every October, here are books that aim to shed light on and clarify significant historical moments that informed and shaped the modern lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer rights movement. 1. “The Gay Revolution: The Story of the Struggle” by Lillian Faderman A thorough introduction to the history of the gay and lesbian civil rights movements, this book chronicles the early struggles of LGBTQ individuals from the 1950s to present day using a compilation of enlightening interviews with politicians, military officials and members of the community. The Gay Revolution$15.99BOOKS A MILLION$15.99KOBO$16.77$21.00AMAZON 2. “And […]

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Halloween Bash with The Thugs at Occidental Center for the Arts

Saturday October 30, 2021 @ 8 pm. Halloween Bash with The Thugs at Occidental Center for the Arts. Come in your costume to frolic and dance to the Cosmic Americana of local favorites The Thugz! This group of talented musicians will rock and roll us with classic jam tunes and their unique psychedelic originals. Proof of COVID vaccination required for entry. Advance tickets required. $22 General/$17 for OCA Members. Fine refreshments for sale include wine and beer. Tickets@www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct. Occidental, CA. 95465. 707-874-9392. Become an OCA Member and get a free event ticket!

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Ruby Rose reveals shocking working conditions, toxic behavior on ‘Batwoman’ set

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Actress Ruby Rose has publicly slammed producers of the series Batwoman, alleging reckless endangerment of cast and crew and vindictive behavior. She also alleges that contrary to official statements, she was fired from the show. Rose took to Instagram Stories to share her words, much to the shock of fans. “Enough is Enough. I will come for you so what happened to me never happens to another person again,” Rose wrote, tagging Batwoman showrunner Caroline Dries, executive producers Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter and The CW. “And so I can finally take back my life and the truth. Shame on you.” Rose then goes on to accuse […]

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“Radiant Fugitives:” A Family and Country Test Their Capacity for Change

“All of us share this world for but a brief moment in time,” Barack Obama said in Cairo in 2009. “The question is whether we spend that time focused on what pushes us apart, or whether we commit ourselves to an effort … to find common ground.” Just pages before the end of his debut novel, Radiant Fugitives, Nawaaz Ahmed turns to this quote, crystallizing what has become, by that point, one of the book’s major themes: the struggle to forge a path through estrangement and open oneself to potential togetherness. (Far from feeling redundant, Obama’s words poignantly steer the novel’s […]

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