All but one of the episodes were written by women. All but two were directed by women as well.

We don’t ever grow out of our need for touch, though as we mature, that kind of intimacy tends to only be expressed sexually. But sexual intimacy isn’t the only type of intimacy there is.

I wanted to be whole, pure, the person I was supposed to be. I wanted to be good enough that my sexuality wouldn’t matter.

We lost a lot of queer Jewish characters this year, and we’ve never needed them more.

“Jennifer Lopez’s entrance in Hustlers is better than any of us could have dreamed. But days later, the scene that won’t stop playing in my head happens almost directly afterwards, on the rooftop of the club where Ramona and Destiny work.”

Have you caught up on A Black Lady Sketch Show yet? If not, why are you robbing yourself of joy?

Whether we do it to explore gender and gender presentation, to embrace our flamboyance, to show off and show out, or to just feel powerful, no con is complete these days without a horde of queer cosplayers or queer characters making their way up and down the aisles and across the stages

The real horror is straight people.

The “Are You The One?” finale was a fitting end to the best season of reality TV in the history of civilization, and everybody came out to party about it.

This is groundbreaking. Women of color finally being given space to find beauty and strength and comfort in each other for once — well, those are the kind of love stories we can’t wait to hear more of.

Let’s get rich.

“I believe that creating affirming and diverse trans community is literally life-saving work, and I want everyone to stay alive and maybe even flourish.”

“Leia…I am your mommi.”

The season two finale of Pose is here to make you cry your eyeballs out (in a good way!).

Arthie’s huge transitional moment is her new relationship with Yolanda, in full swing at the top of the season. Which means, yes, *announcer voice* SEASON THREE OF GLOW HAS LESBIAN SEX!

Whether your thing is queer girl YA inspired by Greek mythology, groundbreaking poetry collections, challenging and mind-expanding critical nonfiction on art, power, illness or design, or weird and dynamic short fiction, this fall brings you some new titles you won’t be able to stop thinking about. 

“Squeee!!! Little black nerdy girls in baby gay love!! IT’S SO CUTE!!”

Plus updates on Beverly Hills 90210, Claws, Bachelor in Paradise, and Ambitions!

A Black Lady Sketch Show recognizes that “black ladies” come across a variety of gender identities and sexualities. Black lesbians are funny. Black queer women are funny. Black trans women are funny. And we aren’t going anywhere, any time soon.

Also: What’s ahead for your favorite stabby lopvebirds on Killing Eve, Gentleman Jack’s scripts are available for you to pursue, the state of trans TV, GLOW’s fashion upgrade, and more!