Oct 7 Commentary Strange Fruit: Transphobia Is Such A Drag A man who makes a living performing in drag is probably pretty woke about trans issues, right? By Laura Ellis Oct 7 Commentary Strange Fruit: Transphobia Is Such A Drag Laura Ellis
Sep 23 Commentary Strange Fruit: Parenting While Black And Queer Our guest, journalist Jenn Jackson, tells us why parenting while black and queer is an inherently political act. By Laura Ellis Sep 23 Commentary Strange Fruit: Parenting While Black And Queer Laura Ellis
Sep 22 Commentary Commentary: U of L Student Newspaper Decision ‘Penny Wise, Pound Foolish’ A solid campus requires an informed population. And the Cardinal provides that, sometimes with distinction. By Keith Runyon Sep 22 Commentary U of L Student Newspaper Decision ‘Penny Wise, Pound Foolish’ Keith Runyon
Sep 16 Commentary Strange Fruit: What Does DACA Repeal Mean For Louisville’s Immigrants? We wanted to find out how the repeal of DACA would affect our friends and neighbors here in Louisville. By Laura Ellis Sep 16 Commentary Strange Fruit: What Does DACA Repeal Mean For Louisville Immigrants? Laura Ellis
Sep 9 Commentary Strange Fruit: Tea AND Shade To Those Who Co-Opt Black Gay Culture A photo gallery in Elle magazine is the latest example of mainstream outlets using gay black culture for attention and page views. By Laura Ellis Sep 9 Commentary Strange Fruit: Tea AND Shade To Those Who Co-Opt Black Gay Culture Laura Ellis
Sep 2 Commentary Strange Fruit: How ‘Open TV’ Is Changing Who Gets To Make Television It started as part of a research project. Now it's a successful entertainment platform for queer and intersectional television. By Laura Ellis Sep 2 Commentary Strange Fruit: How 'Open TV' Is Changing Who Gets To Make Television Laura Ellis
Sep 1 Commentary Commentary: Pensions Provide Needed Security To State Workers Keith Runyon reflects on a time when pensions were the norm for most full-time jobs, and describes the pitfalls that came with the widespread switch to subsidized retirement savings accounts, like 401(k)s. By Keith Runyon Sep 1 Commentary Commentary: Pensions Provide Needed Security To State Workers Keith Runyon
Aug 28 Commentary Strange Fruit: Philly Museum Celebrates The ‘Ordinary Extraordinary Colored Girl’ The Museum For Colored Girls celebrates the achievements of black girls and women. We talk with founder Vashti DuBois. By Laura Ellis Aug 28 Commentary Strange Fruit: The Founder Of The Colored Girls Museum Laura Ellis
Aug 19 Commentary Strange Fruit: Some Places Are Not For Straight People Some gay bars have quasi-secret back rooms. And if you didn't know that, they're probably not for you. By Laura Ellis Aug 19 Commentary Strange Fruit: Some Places Are Not For Straight People Laura Ellis
Aug 12 Commentary Strange Fruit: ‘Queen Sugar’ Actor Brian Michael Smith On Being Trans In Show Business Smith says living as his authentic self deepens his character work on screen. "The stories are ready to be told," he says. By Laura Ellis Aug 12 Commentary Strange Fruit: 'Queen Sugar' Actor Brian Michael Smith Laura Ellis
Aug 5 Commentary Strange Fruit: New Leadership At A Legendary Social Justice Institution The Highlander Research and Education Center in New Market, Tennessee is a living piece of civil rights history. We talk to its new leaders about the school's legacy and future. By Laura Ellis Aug 5 Commentary Strange Fruit: New Leadership At A Legendary Social Justice Institution Laura Ellis
Jul 29 Commentary Strange Fruit: Documentary Series Lets Trans People Of Color Tell Their Own Stories André Perez, the filmmaker at the helm of "America in Transition," joins us to tell us more about the project and why it's important. By Laura Ellis Jul 29 Commentary Strange Fruit: In Series, Trans People Of Color Tell Their Stories Laura Ellis
Jul 28 Commentary Commentary: Development Should Have Spared St. Matthews Tree One of the busiest intersections in St. Matthews looks drastically different now. But it’s not the loss of the retail businesses that's most concerning. By Keith Runyon Jul 28 Commentary Commentary: Development Should Have Spared St. Matthews Tree Keith Runyon
Jul 22 Commentary Strange Fruit: Juicy Fruit News Roundup Racism in Florida's mayoral race, R. Kelly's latest questionable behavior, and an 86-year-old jewel thief who's still doing her thing. By Laura Ellis Jul 22 Commentary Strange Fruit: Juicy Fruit News Roundup Laura Ellis