From the diaries of Anne Lister to the queer-coded vampire Carmilla to the classic novel The Color Purple: sapphic lives, both real and fictional, continue to fascinate, inform, and entertain us. But what is this word: sapphic? It’s an ancient descriptor that’s making a comeback. The word originates from the ancient Greek poet Sappho who [...]
The signs of Spring are everywhere - gentle rain falls in a pitter-patter, flowers burst into a kaleidoscope of blooms, and animals are coming out of their winter hideouts to enjoy the sunshine. This season of renewal colors the world in a painterly way that reminds us of our favorite Studio Ghibli films. From the [...]
Queer fiction, especially queer romance, has had a bittersweet history. Many books of the past that centered on queer relationships found themselves shunted into tragic endings or eclipsed in favor of more heteronormative narratives. Patricia Highsmith’s 1952 novel The Price of Salt aka Carol, about a romance between two women, was unprecedented for its time [...]
What started as a week-long celebration in February 1926 by Carter G. Woodson was later expanded into a month-long observance in 1976 that continues on today, but the aim has always been the same: to honor the legacy and contributions of African Americans throughout U.S. history. Black History Month’s 2024 theme, “African Americans and the [...]
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