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Not Only Does Facial Recognition Software Often Get Racial ID Wrong, a New Study Finds It Misgenders Trans and Nonbinary Folks Almost All the Time
Nonbinary and transgender identities are increasingly being accepted and normalized throughout society, but not when it comes to high-tech facial recognition software developed by some of the largest tech firms in the world. According to Forbes, a recent study by the University of Colorado, Boulder, found that when it comes to transgender and nonbinary people,…
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Introducing PrEP+, Frank Ocean's First Foray Into New York City Queer Club Nights
After conquering the Billboard charts, Frank Ocean has set his sights on a new challenge: nightlife. Pitchfork reports that the elusive vocalist will be debuting his own queer club night in New York City on Thursday night as a collaborative effort between his own Blonded brand and the popular Gayletter. “PrEP+ is the first in…
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Transgender Comedienne and Activist Referenced in Dave Chappelle's Sticks & Stones Dies by Suicide
Daphne Dorman, the transgender woman referenced in Dave Chappelle’s Netflix special, Sticks & Stones, has died, Deadline confirms. San Francisco’s Office of Transgender Initiatives reports that the cause of Dorman’s death was suicide. Dorman, who according to her Twitter bio (which also confirms she is the person Chappelle referred to in his special) was an…
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Billy Porter Will Take a Seat in the Director’s Chair for Season 3 of Pose
And the category is…leadership! Billy Porter is adding yet another talent to his assortment of gifts—directing television! The newly-crowned Emmy winner has revealed he’ll be directing an episode for Pose’s already-anticipated third season. “I’ve been directing for 20 years in the theater, and I’m directing an episode of Season 3 myself,” Billy told Variety in…
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Angelica Ross of Pose Fame Speaks Truth to Power, Riling Bernie Bros and Trump Twitter Trolls
Angelica Ross gained the attention of a flood of Bernie Sanders supporters and enraged Trump Twitter trolls after the transgender actress and activist’s hot take on Trump policies impacting trans folks and Sanders’ decision to skip an LGBTQ presidential candidates’ forum she hosted. Ross (“Candy Ferocity” on FX’s hit series Pose) told Out she would…
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Inclusive Language: Merriam-Webster Gives New—and Nonbinary—Meaning to the Word ‘They’
To paraphrase an LGBTQ activist catchphrase, “‘They’ are here, ‘they’ are queer and ‘they’ aren’t going anywhere”—at least, when it comes to a new, nonbinary definition of the word “they,” as announced by the editors at Merriam-Webster. As NBC News reports, after considering things like the increasing number of people who use “they” as their…
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Pose, but Make It Presidential: Actress-Activist Angelica Ross to Host a Democratic Candidate Forum on LGBTQ+ Issues
We fell in love with Angelica Ross as the always-ready-with-a-clapback “Candy” on FX’s Pose, but it’ll be the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates who will soon get a taste of the actress and activist’s charm and wit. This Friday, Sept. 20, Ross will host a national presidential candidate forum on LGBTQ+ issues at Coe College’s Sinclair…
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The Black Barbershop Is a Safe Space. Is It for Lil Nas X, Though?
The black barbershop is not just a sacred space, it’s a safe space. Much like Vegas, whatever happens within the confines of that room colored with scattered floor follicles stays in that room. There is no filter in the barbershop. Some of the greatest debates happen in the barbershop. Cue HBO’s The Shop: Uninterrupted. From the…
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Malik Yoba Says He's Attracted to Trans Women, Will Host Workshop at the National Trans Visibility March in D.C. [Updated]
Malik Yoba is sparking conversation via Instagram. The 51-year-old actor recently took to the social media platform to reveal he is “trans attracted” and will be hosting a workshop at the National Trans Visibility March (NTVM) in Washington, D.C. “Trans people deserve love and respect as do those of us that love them!!” the actor…