Identity
Pakistan’s Independence Day: A Celebration of Freedom
Every year on 14th August, the streets of Pakistan come alive with the colors of green and white. The national flag waves proudly from homes, offices, and vehicles. The sound of patriotic songs fills the air, and people gather in cities, towns, and villages to celebrate the day Pakistan gained independence. This day is more than just a holiday — it is a reminder of the sacrifices made for freedom and the responsibilities that come with it.
By aadam khan8 months ago in Pride
Queer Vocal Voices 2.0. Top Story - August 2025.
Hello! If you can believe it, Queer Vocal Voices on Facebook is a year and a half old! We figured with the changing landscape on Vocal, which has caused low interaction across the board, we would make some changes to the group. Yeah, a glow up! Lets take a walk down memory lane to why we started this group, and what we hoped to accomplish. You coming?
By J. Delaney-Howe8 months ago in Pride
When My Son Came Out, I Finally Stepped Into the Light Too
For most of my life, I wore a mask. Not the kind you put on during Halloween, but the invisible kind — the one that fits so tightly it becomes part of your skin. I wore the mask of a strong, dependable parent. I wore the mask of someone who had it all figured out. But most of all, I wore the mask of someone who was entirely straight.
By Azmat Roman ✨8 months ago in Pride
Love Without Labels
A Story of Courage, Defiance, and Timeless Love There are movies that entertain. Then there are films that shift your soul, that whisper truths society tries to bury. Elisa & Marcela (2019), directed by Isabel Coixet, is one such masterpiece. Based on a true story from early 20th century Spain, it chronicles the love between two women—Elisa Sánchez Loriga and Marcela Gracia Ibeas—who defied the odds to be together in a world where their love was seen as sin.
By Isabella Wood8 months ago in Pride
