Gladys Bentley: A Stud to Remember
Gladys Bentley was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 12, 1907. Like many African Americans of her generation she ended up in New York Citys' Harlem , the capital of "The New Negro ". For Gladys , her lesbianism made her need to strike out on her own all the more urgent. As she would recall many years later in an Ebony Magazine Article , “It seems I was
Long Lost Femme
The stud calendar is a celebration of the dominant woman, it would b nothing without the assistance of the femmes. they had that extra little something that balances out our studs.
as u all know the back of the wall calendar features a pic with all the femmes of the 2010 calendar. what some don't notice is that one is missing. Brandee.
she's the lady supporting our Virgo stud.
Red Light Special
Valentine's Day is almost upon us. A time of love, lust and chocolate. Well for some, at least. Others would rather just say "F you, Cupid and the horse u rode in on!" Either way, Hard Candy wishes u well. LOL
There are free valentine's day e-cards on the Stuff page of the site.
As a special treat we have some additional photos from this years shoots on the
Small But Significant
i ran across a heated debate online about reggie bush on the cover of Essence magazine. i really didn't have a dog in that fight so i merely observed. as a result, when i ran across the magazine on someone's table. i picked it up 2 c what all the hubbub was about. i never found out but did run across a page on relationships. and way down in
Congrats Mo’Nique and Thank U
congratulations to Mo’nique for her golden globe. i was late in seeing the movie Precious. in fact, i just saw it the day before yesterday. i’ve been singing her praises ever since.
prior 2 seeing it, i had been hearing and participating in a lot of conversations with people condemning the movie for its subject matter. some didn’t want to put that image of black folks
Femme:ME 2
Nobody likes labels but sometimes they're necessary. Everyone once in a while a lady wants 2 assert her position in this society. Confidently. Emphatically. And simply.
The Femme:ME t-shirt does just that. With the word FEMME in bold and classy letters and the last two letters, ME emphasized in an opposing colour.
Available on a wide variety of products at Kinetic CArds & Gifts e-boutique at cafepress in the brand
Femme:Me
whenever u hear someone say that a woman looks gay, they are usually talking about a butch woman. when i hear that, i often ask if butch=gay, then what r femmes? Ellen gets all the press about her sexuality but Porche goes largely ignored. why is that?
femmes are the invisible gays. people just don't see us or refust 2 believe that we exist. feminine lesbians are often accused of going
In Memoriam: Alaina Reed Hall
Information is still developing, but Alaina Reed Hall passed away today at the age of sixty-three. The cause of her death has not yet been officially reported but the actress, best known for her roles as Rose Holloway on 227 and Olivia on Sesame Street, has been very public about her ongoing battle with breast cancer. She participated in the documentary “Breast Cancer Examined: An African-American Perspective,” to commemorate
Womyn Sets Record for the Cause
Monday, November 9, 2009
Largest Bikini Parade-Kellogg Company sets world record
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa--287 bikini-wearing South African women paraded down 1,690 meters of Melrose Arch Boulevard-setting the new world record for the Largest Bikini Parade.
With high spirits the women led by SABC1’s Live presenter Bonang Matheba celebrated their femininity by making a difference in creating awareness for breast cancer in South Africa, as Special
Peace, Love, Joy….. & Hope
[caption id="attachment_477" align="alignright" width="400" caption="Peace, Love, Joy, Hope Greeting Card available at Kinetic Cards & Gifts"][/caption]i never needed nor wanted another reason 2 b an advocate 4 breast cancer awareness but i got one. my aunt. i just found out this past weekend that she had breast cancer. she said it quickly and matter-of-factly. no emotion in her voice at all. i, on the other hand was shook. with
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