Tag Archives: transgender
New Digital Magazine Targets Black Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Women
Elixher is go-to resource for multidimensional representation of all things queer
Readers can download Elixher magazine on their mobile phones and tablets.
By Carolyn M. Brown
Opinion: What Republicans Could Learn From Being Gay
Commentator Raynard Jackson shares his views on the recent debate over Pres. Obama's stance on gay rights
Some argue that gay rights and civil rights are the same, while others, like Raynard…
By Raynard Jackson
WATCH: Being Black & Transgender
In a candid interview, journalist Tiq Milan breaks down his transition from a woman to a man
Being Black and gay is a double minority, but writer Tiq Milan faces an even…
By Anslem Samuel
![This past Friday, June 24, same-sex marriages were made legal in New York, continuing conversations in the media and within many homes about the subject. While some are celebrating and making wedding plans others are protesting, as the hot political debate continues. The notion of being Black and openly gay—especially in the entertainment industry—remain controversial and traditionally hush-hush, with many artists choosing to remain in the closet. In light of Black Enterprise’s upcoming Black & Gay in Corporate America cover story [on stands July 19] and BlackEnterprise.com’s continued Black Music Month coverage, we’ve highlighted a few celebrity entertainers who are out and proud. —Janell Hazelwood](http://cdn2.blackenterprise.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2011/06/Black-Enterprise-Gay-Celebrity-620-480-90x100.jpg "Black-Enterprise-Gay-Celebrity-620-480")
Black LGBT Entertainers: Out & Proud
A look at African American celebrities who have gone public with their sexual preference
Since the recent news of New York’s legalization of same-sex marriages, political and social debate…
By Janell Hazelwood
On the Job: Gender Identity & Sexuality Discrimination in the Office
As the LGBT community fights for equality in the workplace, one transgender employee tells his story
LGBT activist, Kylar Broadus (Source: Broadus)
As a young girl, Kylar Broadus (born Karen) always knew…
