Interview: Fempower Beauty
bySince Jessica Assaf pointed out in 2015 that the beauty industry is primarily run by cis het white men, not much has changed in…
Empowerment
Is the WNBA Entering the Fashion Rivalry?
byI grew up in a sports household, so I absolutely love the objective talent and ability of athletes. Yes, sports industries are full of…
Queer Birder Style
byI have been birding for over a decade, and my passion for it has increased since my partner of 13 years has recently stopped…
New York City-Based Drag Queen Celebrates Black History Month with “The Black Women Empowerment Project”
byBlack History Month, Women’s History Month, and Pride are often celebrated in silos, with very little intersectionality across these celebratory months, and with what…
Lena Waithe Wears Rainbow Flag Cape to Met Gala, Makes Powerful Statement
byLena Waithe demonstrated the power of fashion as visual activism by wearing a rainbow flag cape to the Met Gala, a massive fundraising event…
Masculinity Is Not a Gender, nor Is Toxic Masculinity
by*Feature photo by Getty Images As the #MeToo movement gained momentum, so did the opposition against it. Those invested in either consciously or subconsciously…
Community Voices: Trans. Chains Off. Shirt Unbuttoned. This Is Who I Am.
byEditor’s note: dapperQ’s Community Voices is a platform for and by the community to share stories, opinions, and essays. We embrace diverse points-of-view and…