Author: Marie

Fare Te Aroha: A Safe Haven for Tahiti’s LGBTQ+ Community A Welcoming Space for Support in the Heart of Papeete In a quiet alleyway in downtown Papeete, just across from the former Piano Bar, the association Cousins, Cousines de Tahiti has opened a new community center called Fare Te Aroha. Designed as a place of

Understanding Pinkwashing: Meaning, Impact, and Examples What Does Pinkwashing Really Mean for LGBTQ+ Visibility? The term pinkwashing is showing up more and more in conversations around activism, pop culture, and corporate responsibility—but what does it actually mean? Pinkwashing blends the idea of “pink”—a color associated with LGBTQIA+ pride and visibility—with “whitewashing,” a term used when

New & Notable LGBTQ+ Films and TV Shows – August & September 2025 As summer winds down, LGBTQ+ representation in film and television shines brighter than ever. From heart-stirring dramas to pulse-pounding thrillers, French and international audiences are treated to a dynamic spectrum of queer storytelling. Here’s your comprehensive guide to noteworthy French releases and

Edda Wolfer’s Fight for Identity and Acceptance Goalkeeper Edda Wolfer Bouchareb Pushes for Legal Gender Recognition At just 27 years old, Edda Wolfer Bouchareb has emerged as a leading advocate for trans visibility in Normandy. As the goalkeeper for Avant Garde Caennaise (AG Caen), Edda is more than an athlete—she’s fighting to have her civil

5 Must-Have Men’s Grooming Essentials to Keep That Summer Glow Going Into Fall Just because the sun is setting earlier doesn’t mean your skin has to lose its luminous summer finish. As temperatures drop and the air gets drier, your grooming routine should evolve to keep your complexion fresh and your style on point. Ready

Vatican Hosts Historic LGBTQIA+ Pilgrimage for Jubilee Year A Groundbreaking First for the Catholic Church In an unprecedented move, the Catholic Church will welcome an LGBTQIA+ pilgrimage to the Vatican during the 2025 Jubilee Year. The two-day event, set for September 5 and 6, is organized by the Italian group La Tenda di Gionata in

Tensions Rise Ahead of Pau’s Upcoming Pride March Growing Divide Within Pau’s LGBT+ Community With the fourth edition of Pau’s LGBT+ Pride March just around the corner on Saturday, September 27, fractures are beginning to show within the local LGBT+ activist network. In an unexpected turn of events earlier this June, eight members broke away

Why Vogue Houses and Ballroom Culture Matter When exploring the richness of queer history and its influence on global pop culture, two pillars consistently emerge: vogue houses and the ballroom scene. Despite their rising visibility thanks to shows like “Pose” and “RuPaul’s Drag Race”, few recognize their origins in the Afro-Latinx LGBTQ+ community. Before Hollywood

Queer Cabarets: A Rich Legacy of Culture, Defiance, and Celebration The history of queer cabaret is deeply interwoven with LGBTQIA+ identity, resilience, and artistic expression. Long before queer communities gained visibility or legal recognition, cabarets thrived as underground refuges of joy, resistance, and bold creativity. Whether in Paris, Berlin, New York, or San Francisco, these

Burkina Faso Passes New Law Criminalizing Same-Sex Relationships Burkina Faso has enacted a controversial new law that criminalizes same-sex relationships, marking a dramatic legal and cultural shift in the country. Previously, homosexuality was not explicitly banned at the national level. However, as of September 1st, new legislation enforces prison sentences ranging from two to five