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Creative writing is a broad subject with many educational paths, for all interests and expertise. Whether it’s certificate programs or advanced degrees, every degree offers writers unique ways to refine their craft and push the limits of their imagination. The principles of creative writing classes are all about cultivating voice, story structure, and critiquing and Read more

In today’s fast-paced world, we often find ourselves standing at a crossroads, struggling between what we believe and who we are. Many people face this conflict, especially within marginalized communities. The tension between faith and identity can feel like an endless tug-of-war. Amidst all the chaos, how can you remain true to your faith when Read more

Black gay relationships sat at the very edge of race, sexual orientation, identity and culture, with layers of complexity and intricacy that all brought different complexities. These are relationships that must cope not just with the same societal expectations as all romances, but also with special challenges associated with their duality. Black gay relationships are Read more

Can We Find Faith When Society Lets Us Down? What happens when the systems we trust no longer serve us? How do we find hope when society refuses to accept us for who we are? For many marginalized individuals, the world feels more like a battleground than a place of belonging. But in these moments, Read more

New York and Philadelphia’s Black Gay Ballroom scene is a living cultural artform providing a place of home and expression for LGBTQ+ people, especially individuals of color. This movement, started as a subculture, has evolved into an influence on the rest of LGBTQ+ culture globally with its style, spectacle and strength. Black Gay Ballroom went Read more

What happens when the world doesn’t accept who you are? How do you bring personal identity, societal expectations, and faith-based beliefs on the same page? Literature often serves as a mirror for society. It highlights the tension between personal identity and societal norms. But how do authors use literature to challenge these norms, and what Read more

The trans environment under President-elect Donald Trump is a topic of great controversy and worry among activists and LGBTQ+ activists. With the Trump administration signaling changes to past trans rights policies, the future is in doubt. This essay examines what could happen to trans rights under Trump and how this will likely unfold legally, publicly Read more

In a typical, traditional society, everyone has to follow the protocols to fit in the neat boxes. Have you ever felt like your story is different from the others? If so, you’re not alone. You are heard. For many in the LGBTQ+ community, finding a voice can be a struggle. But what if literature could Read more

A writer of literature and civil rights, Nikki Giovanni’s legacy lingers on in Black America. She has influenced generations with her writing, activism and teachings, and her death made waves in Black culture as she closed an era and made her legacy. The poetry and writing of Nikki Giovanni shaped modern African American writing. Her Read more

The story of an older teenage boy’s, Taheim, first sexual experiences with the alluring Rasheed tells an all too familiar story of what happens to young men in the Black LGBTQ+ community. The short story “Lessons We Haven’t Learned Yet” from the book The Blue Street Stories is a cautionary tale about sexual health prevention Read more