The Importance of Voting: A Reflection
As a naturalized citizen and a queer person, the significance of voting transcends the mere act of casting a ballot….
The Case for a Harris-Buttigieg Ticket in 2024
As the 2024 presidential election approaches, the Democratic Party faces a critical juncture. With President Joe Biden’s candidacy under scrutiny…
55 Years Since Stonewall: A Journey of Resilience and Resistance
Fifty-five years ago, the Stonewall Uprisings sparked a flame that would ignite the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. Led by courageous…
Standing Together: A Call for Unity and Compassion
It is one of the greatest joys of my life to serve on the Human Rights Campaign’s national Board of…
The Power of Presence: A Journey of Showing Up
Densil porteous’ comMencement speech given at Kenyon College’s 2024 Lavender Graduation. It is my pleasure to introduce our Keynote speaker…
Learning to Navigate the Layers of Loss
Death, an inescapable facet of life, visited our family three times in one day last week, each instance a profound…
I Had A W*NDER(ful) Conversation with Tanisha (T.) Robison
Thursday night was nothing short of inspiring–I had the honor of engaging with Tanisha (T.) Robinson – a trailblazer and…
Reflections of a Black [Queer] Male Leader in the Nonprofit Sector
Within the tapestry of leadership across the nonprofit sector, the threads representing Black [queer] male leaders are few and far…