James Kaufman (2015), in his study of the untested aspects of intelligence in intelligence tests, reports the interesting and meaningful finding that African Americans, in one study, saw themselves as more creative than Caucasians in multiple categories of creativity; in another study, Kaufman (2...
Through the decades we have seen many different types of activism and social movements. From rioting on the streets in Stonewall, to revolutionary academic works, there are various ways through which LGBTQ* social change can be achieved. But is there a best way? Is creating peaceful street marches the m...
Drag is the most expensive, time consuming, unrecognized Olympic sport and art form. I am not a drag queen (I’ve only tried drag twice), but I’ve been exposed to a fair share of the culture. I’ve watched numerous drag shows, organized some, and, like the good queer I am, I religiously follow the TV show...
In the morning of June 12, a gunman opened fire at Pulse, a gay club in Orlando, Florida. Omar Mateen killed 49 people and injured 53 before being killed during a shootout with the police. Like many, I woke up to the news of this horrific crime. Having just come back from an LGBTQ* ...
altView writes is a pro LGBTQ and feminist writing course that teaches basic writing skills with a dash of social theory. The goal of the program is to help writers find their voice and style while considering the way we represent marginalized peoples and ideas. Each night will focus on a different as...
