When it comes to embracing one’s authentic self and fearlessly facing adversity, few excel quite like Asian American drag queens. In recent years, these queens have had to demonstrate incredible courage as their ethnic and artistic communities have come under attack. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Asian American communities across the nation have been subjected to …
Chef Roshara Sanders is revolutionizing the culinary world as a culinary instructor at the prestigious Culinary Institute of America, where she herself graduated in 2014. Chef Ro’s teaching philosophy emphasizes the importance of love in cooking. Hailing from Bridgeport, Connecticut, she proudly claims the title of the first Black female culinary arts instructor at the …
To learn about the other Culture Shifters, please refer back to the list here. In Tre’vell Anderson’s captivating debut book, “We See Each Other: A Black Trans Journey Through TV and Film,” the talented nonbinary Black author begins with a striking sentence that leaves readers reeling: “I don’t remember exactly when I was taught to …
In 2022, I embarked on a journey to curate a curated list of books that explore queer experiences. This endeavor initially began as a therapeutic exercise to address the shame I felt surrounding my bisexuality. I believed that by normalizing queer narratives through memoirs, I could unravel the negative emotions tied to my own identity. …
Jessica Bengston, the regional executive chef at Terrain Cafe in Westport, Connecticut, reflects on her experiences as an LGBTQ chef in the hospitality industry. Born in Danbury, Connecticut, Bengston grew up in Westerly, Rhode Island, and began working in restaurants during her teenage years. In this edition of Voices in Food, Bengston discusses the rise …
Everyone has a moment in “The Wizard of Oz” that they can relate to on a personal level. Whether it’s identifying with the Scarecrow, Tin Man, or Cowardly Lion and their desire for a brain, heart, and courage, or feeling a connection to Dorothy and her yearning to escape her troubles by flying beyond the …
In the midst of Pride Month, we celebrate the progress and accomplishments of the LGBTQ+ community, while also recognizing the struggles and inequalities that still exist. Yet, being proud of who you are and striving for self-improvement is not limited to one month of the year. This is where the concept of a glow-up comes …