When I Accidentally #Outed #NikkiGiovanni
As a #fan of Giovanni, I admired her #brilliance and #activism. But a #misstep caused #backlash—labeling her an “#out #lesbian.” This incident highlights the need to respect #privacy and avoid #assumptions.
— Giovanni never publicly #identified as #LGBTQ+, though her work inspired #queer #communities.
#Women #Lesbians #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #HigherEducation #Outing #Allies #Representation #Culture #RoleModels #BlackMastodon
In the #GOP #alternateuniverse, #ShadyVance (#JDVance) is #charming and #popular, instead of #weird, #awkard, and #unlikable.
He "has not had one #misstep": #Republicans #praise Trump's #VP #RunningMate as "#reallyfunny" and "#veryimpressive" — They set such a low bar.
https://www.salon.com/2024/09/05/in-the-alternate-universe-jd-vance-is-charming-and-popular/
#Brands that #bend to #antiLGBTQ+ #Terrorism lose more #customers, #study says
#BudLight called its #trans-#inclusive #marketingcampaign a #misstep. #Target #hid their #pride during #pridemonth. Both alienated the #LGBTQIA #Community and our #allies.
#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Conservatives #Extremism #DomesticTerrorism #Business #PinkWashing #Marketing #Hate #Bigotry #Homophobia #Transphobia
Ted Cruz takes aim at Barbie movie in latest pop culture misstep
