In this episode, queer Black musician Rechatter Brady sits down with the Veer Queer crew to talk local music and artistry, her involvement with the T.R.U.T.H. Project, and her New Orleans roots.…
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Painting Outside The Lines: Meet Queer Houston Artist Stephanie Gonzalez
Posted on September 28, 2018From the moment you step into artist Stephanie Gonzalez’s Houston studio, your eyes are drawn in every direction: from her in-progress project made from thrown-away papers, to her latest sculpture, “The Scissor Sisters,” a statement on how men often view lesbian sex as exaggerated entertainment for their own pleasure.…
Why This Femme of Color Won’t Watch The News
Posted on September 18, 2018At least twice a week, I have the same conversation with several different people. It starts with them trying to talk to me about something they saw on the news, followed by me letting them know that I don’t follow the news. At this point, they try to react in a neutral manner but fail, letting just the slightest bit of judgement peek through, which puts me in the position to explain: “For self-care reasons, I don’t follow the news.”…
The Floor is Hers: Morena Roas Brings Hype to Houston’s Music Scene
Posted on March 26, 2018The lights are low, but the energy is high as a hot Afrobeat hits the speakers at Houston’s Guava Lamp Lounge. Morena Roas takes the stage, grabs the mic, and the real fun begins. Her hip-hop vocals are laced with international flair, and fill the room with a salty sweet vibe. The floor is hers.…
Dear Queer Brown Girl: A Letter To My 21-Year-Old Self As She Starts Grad School
Posted on August 11, 2017Listen, morena, I guess what I’m trying to say is that higher education is hard—and it’s even harder when you’re trying to prove that you deserve to be there as much as the next person. So when you start feeling like you’re having a harder time than your colleagues, it’s because you probably are. Be kind to yourself.…