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...
By now, most of you will have heard about the mass shooting of LGBTQ people in Orlando at Pulse nightclub. It was a horrific act of violence that left 49 of our people dead and 53 wounded. I use the phrase “our people” intentionally. I never knew these people. Most of you will not have ...
This Saturday as I was walking down Whyte Avenue in a float with altView, Camrose Pride Community, and the John Howard Society it was hard to contain my emotion and goosebumps as I was bombarded with support, applause and encouragement. The loud cheers and wide smiles coming from a rainbow painted crowd...
