SLC Pride in Review
+ Nikki Hiltz qualifies for the Olympics, research on the lived experiences of trans patients, and a southern queer 'medical shotgun' wedding.
Hello, and welcome back to Positively Nonbinary!
Pride month was a blast, but to be honest, I’m a little glad it’s over. Obviously, I’m proud of every day of every month, but June holds a lot of fun stuff to pack into a pretty short period of time.
Though I’m a bit exhausted, I’m incredibly grateful to have so many queer things that do and have FOMO about. But anyway, it’s time to step aside for Disability Pride month! I’ll be putting together a list of nonbinary disability advocates to follow soon.
But this week, I promised to tell you about my experience at SLC Pride! Basically, it was everything I’ve ever wanted from a pride festival. I had such a great time volunteering and hanging out.
All that after the news, of course:
Events & Opportunities
Non-Binary Joy
An immersive dance experience by Desmond Kendra Wiley by and for the nonbinary community (July 5-6 at the Doughetry Arts Center in Austin, TX.)
Solidarity Saloon
Hosted by three nonbinary cowboys, this musical event takes place on Tuesday, July 23rd at the Hyde Park Book Club in the U.K.
Arts & Culture
Long-Table Meals and Thought-Provoking Subjects, as Indian Summer Festival Offers Three-Part Tiffin Talk Series, July 7
Moderated by Black African queer nonbinary artist Tonye Aganaba, the event will focus on “music’s role in decolonization and community empowerment.”
Nonbinary Love in the South: A Queer Love Story of Health, Pride, and Resistance
Award-winning author, poet, and journalist married their nonbinary partner in a “queer medical shotgun wedding” (and the pictures are absolutely stunning.)
Stir Q&A: Alok Talks About the Meaning of Beauty and the Freedom of Comedy
An interview with Alok on fashion, social media, and combining comedy with poetry.
These 10 Emerging Queer Latin Singers Have Got the Bops to Blow Up Your Playlists
Including nonbinary musicians Sailorfag and Renee Goust.
CATF Playwright Talks Need for More Representation, Understanding for Those on Autism Spectrum
Tornado Tastes like Aluminum Sting, written by Harmon Dot Aut, features an autistic nonbinary character.
Q&A: Ronnie Riley, Author of ‘Asking For A Friend’
An interview with the nonbinary lesbian author on their writing and inspiration.
Finding Nemo: Behind the Eurovision Star’s Rise
“How the Swiss pop artist became a global star with their groundbreaking anthem to gender nonconformity, The Code.”
When I Was 30
30 queer creators, including nonbinary poet Danez Smith, talk about the year they were 30 years old.
Research & Legislation
Judge Strikes Down Montana Law Defining Sex as Only Male or Female for Procedural Reasons
A pretty big win in Montana! District Court Judge Shane Vannatta ruled the law unconstitutional.
Lived Experiences of Transgender and Nonbinary People in the Perioperative Context: a Qualitative Study
A research article on the “lived experiences of trans and nonbinary patients and identify potential gaps in the education of health care professionals.”
Asbury Park Restaurant Fined For Discriminating Against Nonbinary Customer, AG Says
After insisting a nonbinary customer follow its men’s dress code, a New Jersey restaurant will pay $5,000 to the customer and $5,000 to the state’s Division on Civil Rights.
Fashion
Queer Trans Fashion Show Gave Me Life This Pride
A review of the second-annual QT Fashion Show in San Francisco, including nonbinary looks.
Sports
Getting to Know the Reign's First Nonbinary Player: Quinn - New Day NW
A video interview with Quinn, a Seattle Reign player who is the first nonbinary athlete to play in the FIFA cup.
Trans runner Nikki Hiltz Headed to Paris Olympics, Sends a Message in Record US Trials Win
“The nonbinary reigning and defending 1500-meter national champ races on to Paris with the second-fastest 1500 by an American ever.”
The Crown Heights Armory Hosts a Trans and Nonbinary Swim Night Every Month
The Brooklyn Community Pride Center hosts a trans and gender-nonconforming swim night on the first Friday of every month.
Second Annual Switch: An Exhibition of Queer and Trans Surfing
Queer Surf, a California-based org, hosted the second annual SWITCH event, a “community celebration of nonbinary, trans, and queer expression in the waves and on the beach.”
Good Reads & Essays
Living As A Nonbinary Person: The Politics Of Navigating Familial And Academic Spaces
A personal essay from a closeted nonbinary person in India on visibility and intersectionality in unaccepting spaces.
Celebrating Trans Women and Their Cars
An interview with automotive journalist Victoria Scott on her upcoming book that profiles trans women and nonbinary folks who love cars.
Excellent 2024 YA Books with Nonbinary Characters, Plus YA Book News for June 27, 2024
More good reads for your TBR!
Feeling Accepted in Chest Cancer Care as a Nonbinary Person: ‘I Could Just Show Up as Myself’
A reflection on undergoing cancer care as a nonbinary person (shout out to gender-affirming nurses!)
13 Books By Gen Z Authors That’ll Take Over Your FYP
Including nonbinary author Olive J. Kelley’s D3F3CT, a queer space epic.
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