Raquel Quintana

Music has long been a driver of a cultural change as artists continue to push evolving social boundaries. In late 2018, Montero Lamar Hill was a college drop-out sleeping on his sister’s couch and recording songs in the closet…literally. Thanks to a $30 beat bought off YouTube and some savvy TikTok strategy, Hill made his […]

If you have never been to a Pride parade, you are missing out. Every June, cities across the globe join together in a series of festivities to celebrate their LGBTQ+ community and how far their love has taken them. Rainbow colored flags flap cheerfully, intricate costumes and colorful cultural garments are donned, pop anthems ring […]

Way before the world was on a first name basis with Ellen Degeneres and audiences fell in love with the Pritchett family, television’s representation of the LGBTQ+ community was…lackluster to say the least.  Gay and lesbian characters were portrayed through stereotypes, and transgender characters were either labeled freaks or completely nonexistent.  As pop culture evolved, […]

From Paris Is Burning (1990) to Brokeback Mountain (2005) to Moonlight (2016), the film industry has seen a massive shift in LGBTQ+ representation over the years. In our first episode, we break down the iconic moments in queer film history, highlighting works of some incredible filmmakers, directors and actors. If you tuned into the Oscars […]