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How often do you get to see this? In the media, queer women of color are often invisible, and we know that’s a shame. Boosting visibility can break down stereotypes, show the endless beauty of love between women of color, and empower more women to know they’re worth celebrating. So here are 25 stunning photos of queer women of color to make you swoon.

Chances are that you might be travelling to Hawaii for a vacation in the near future — and lucky you! Hawaii is amazing. But Hawaii is also an actual residence for people, and it’s important for us to recognize the harmful stereotypes we often perpetuate when we talk about Hawaii. So let me tell you a little about Hawaii and Native Hawaiians to prepare you for your journey.

It’s the time of year when many people spend time with their family, including the racist relatives. Franchesca Ramsey has some replies to have ready if a relative says racist comments.

Transgender women of color are the most targeted victims of violence in the LGBTQIA+ community. This is a feminist issue that cannot be ignored. Why are these women so disproportionately targeted? Watch Laverne Cox explain the unique context behind being a Black transgender woman in the United States and propose a solution for this injustice.

Any person with a shred of common sense knows that using the N-word is not socially acceptable. But now, many words act as substitutes for this slur. Using them is an easy, yet insidious way for the speakers to prompt or stir up an audience’s negative biases against black people. Here are seven commonly-used phrases that are racially coded to harm black people.