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Doing Just Fine Inside The Closet

Published on October 13, 2017 in Opinion

It’s that time of year again—the season when LGBTQ+ people are called upon to identify themselves to the masses. National Coming Out Day, October 11th, has just passed. In addition, the entire month has been dedicated to leaving the closet behind. Ever since I recognized my own queerness, I’ve felt uncomfortable on NCOD. But to be fair, it’s an event with a history we can all be proud of. The concept of “coming out” dates back to the 1800s, when early German advocates like Karl Heinrich Ulrichs and Magnus Hirschfeld promoted self-disclosure as a means of working towards equity for…

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It’s Not A Phase

Published on September 29, 2017 in Real Talk/The-Nation

The term “bi+” refers to anyone who doesn’t relate to gay, lesbian, or asexual identifications: Whether you’re queer, pansexual, demisexual, or prefer not to label yourself, this post is for you. This is an afterthought to by Bi+ week, which was created with help from a variety of sources, including queer activists like Gigi Raven Wilbur, Michael Page, and Wendy Curry, and organizations like GLAAD. Curry, the founder of bi support network BiNetUSA, has been an outspoken voice for issues like bi invisibility and bi erasure. Asked about the biggest challenges facing bi+ people today, Curry responded: “Invisibility. Because most…

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Biphobia: It Happens Here Too

Published on September 7, 2017 in Blog/Real Talk/Weekly

We all know what homophobia, the dislike and non acceptance of the gay and lesbian communities, looks like; hate crimes, discrimination in work, marriage, health care, adoption, etc. But one secret of the LGBT community that is rarely discussed among heterosexuals and homosexuals alike is biphobia, the dislike and non acceptance of the bisexual community. Some define “bisexual” as the attraction to both men and women, while some simply label it as an attraction to multiple sexes or genders. Either way, it is no secret, or it should not be a secret, that biphobia has a strong place in the…

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Outfest 2017

Published on July 6, 2017 in Blog/Entertainment & LifeStyle/Weekly

The LGBT Sentinel is thrilled to be a sponsor at Outfest LA. Here are the ten films we’re most looking forward to watching. Attending Outfest? Pick up your copy of the LGBT Sentinel when you’re there! Get your tickets : www.outfest.org/about-outfest-los-angeles/ #LGBTSentinel #OutfestLA

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San Francisco Gay Pride 2017: Day 2

Published on June 27, 2017 in Blog/Entertainment & LifeStyle/Real Talk/The-Nation/Weekly

Day Two of San Francisco Pride. This was one day to remember. The city came to life with hope, kindness, and strength. Everyone stood together as one while celebrating what the world needs more of—love. The event attracted supporters in the millions this year, and the attendance was well received. Bright colors, handmade signs, and strong voices were everywhere to be found. People greeted one another with hugs and warm smiles. Other’s dancing in the streets in celebration of the day. Music was played on every block giving people such a high energy. Welcome to Pride. Where anything goes.…

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7 Best Bisexual Dating Apps You Need To Get Now

Published on June 7, 2017 in Blog/Entertainment & LifeStyle/Weekly

We live in a new age of dating where gender identity is no longer as rigid as it once was. There are so many questions people ask just to be able to pinpoint who you are and what you like. Hey, maybe you don’t even know yet. That’s why these bisexual apps and sites don’t require you to specify just one sexual preference. With these top seven apps catering to bisexual dating, you have the option of meeting exactly the person you want. OkCupid OkCupid is free to join. When signing up you can pick any orientation you please: straight,…

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A Place For Everyone: Gaining Visibility With The Help Of Frank Ocean

Published on April 29, 2017 in Entertainment/Entertainment & LifeStyle/Real Talk/Weekly

Although Frank Ocean has avoided labelling his sexuality, his music is an antidote to the bisexual invisibility that is part of our culture. In recent years, the idea of bi invisibility has gained some ground in LGBTQ discourse. Bi invisibility/ bi erasure describes the tendency for people who are attracted to more than one gender to experience less understanding and support from their communities. Self-identified “B”s are the biggest population within the LGBTQ community, but you wouldn’t know it from the way their identities are represented in our culture. Exclusion from queer spaces like Pridefest, underrepresentation in the media and…

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