LGBTQ+ Media Lens: The Representation of Queer Artists in the Media

  Tashnuva Anan Shishir (Photo Credit: Thedailystar.net ) Shishir's Story The news just got a whole lot more inclusive. Allow us to introduce you to Tashnuva Anan Shishir, Bangladesh's first transgender news anchor. If you remember from earlier this month, one of our post's featured U.S. Representative, Ritchie Torres. Shortly after that, Shishir's spotlight expanded across the globe. Not only did this allow the her to share a part of her truth, but it also gave her the opportunity to feel more recognized.  The door quickly opened to a conversation about LGBTQ+ representation, a conversation that mainly takes place in low volume or is completely muted. It is interesting to consider that women who share Shishir's story are still trying to become recognized within our society. And with recognition, it is just as important to have representation. Without it, representation for the LGBTQ+ community are facing much of an uphill battle. Yet, the climb continues.  Tashnuva...

  Frank Ocean (Photo Credit: Gq.com ) Frankly, He is a Legend Get ready for yet another post dedicated to a representational singing sensation. We have a strong feeling that you absolutely, positively have heard his star name before. Chances are, you have also heard his music one, two, or even thousands of times on the radio or even had someone recommend his talents to you. That is how famous this young and visionary artist is. And he only seems to continue to take us all to the next level with him. His name is Frank Ocean. This dedication post certainly feels like a long time coming and I say this because Frank Ocean is someone I consider myself to be immensely inspired by. I will never forget the first time that I heard Ocean's "Swim Good" and "Novacane" and certainly all thanks to a former friend of mine who was able to introduce me to some of his music (no, not the same friend that usually introduces me to good music and movies, although they are a pretty ...

  Elliot Page (Photo Credit: Nytimes.com ) A Page Turning Story For readers who are avid film fanatics of the media world, today's post features another talented artist who is no stranger to the silver screen. Allow us to introduce you to the one and only superstar, Elliot Page. At just thirty-four years old, the Canadian actor and producer has been making a name for himself in the entertainment industry since an early age. It was like a star that became brighter and brighter, and the whole world got to witness it. Fans of Page may remember his notable film roles in big name pictures such as  Inception (2010) and the starring lead in Diablo Cody's comedy classic,  Juno  (2007). I for one, will never forget the first time that I saw Page light up across the screen and, quite frankly, I do not believe the rest of the world did either. All those many years ago, Page was doing something unlike any other artist out there who was breaking out onto the "indie" scene. On scr...

  Ritchie Torres (Photo Credit: En.wikipedia.org ) Ritchie's Road to Representation  "I see myself as no more hardworking or no more talented than many of the people with whom I grew up." As U.S. Representative for New York's 15th congressional district, Ritchie Torres is bringing a whole other level to the word, representational . Usually we feature artists on this blog with the intent to shine a brighter light on those who are deserving of more recognition for their LGBTQ+ representational role in the media. For today's post we are making another special feature, but instead of an artist, we thought it was more than necessary to mention a figure that is not only in the media spotlight, but a figure who has been making inspirational improvement in the world - and his impact has been happening from the start. Allow us to introduce you to a hero who most certainly needs no introduction, but whose inspirational story is one deserving of more recognition. His name is...

  Orion Carloto (Photo Credit: Pinterest.com ) Words of Wonder  Happy March and Monday! Spring is just around the corner and we have another exciting blogpost that features a special LGBTQ+ artist who has been making a name for herself in the media and paving a way for representation for quite some time now. Her name is Orion Carloto. And if you have yet to read her work or tune into her YouTube channel, then we hope that this post will serve as that first stepping stone to help you rise up to a most influential occasion. And there is a reason that "influential" has been emphasized. In addition to being a writer, poet and creative influencer, Carloto recently over the years publicly came out as bisexual to an amassed online community who showered her much support and positivity. Hailing from a small town in Georgia and at just twenty-four years old, Carloto has managed to pen two bodies of work under her belt and has quickly grew under a social media spotlight that has risen...