Athletes and activists: The same uniform
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Athletes have taken off their uniforms and joined the world in the revolution for change in society, marching side by side with their fans.
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LGBTQ+ students seek to rebuild fractured community
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the student experience of every undergraduate at the university, but some challenges facing LGBTQ+ students remain unique.
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Queer men on sexual display
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Body image issues run rampant in queer men because, unlike their straight male counterparts, queer men experience the male gaze with a new level of intensity — they are both the subjects and the observers.
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UC system applauds affirmation of Title IX, protects LGBTQ+ community
The U.S. Department of Education and the UC Office of the President, or UCOP, announced their respective affirmations of Title IX.
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UC Berkeley Pride quantified: LGBTQ+ students by the numbers
For Pride Month, we looked at how the size and experiences of the LGBTQ+ undergraduate student community at UC Berkeley have changed over time. Using data from the UC Undergraduate Experience Survey we visualized the breakdown of students by sexual orientation, gender identity and how respected they felt on campus based on their sexual orientation.
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Berkeley limits LGBTQ+ celebrations, looks toward year-round inclusivity
Berkeley, a home to many fleeing communities less tolerant of their sexual orientations, will celebrate its LGBTQ+ community a bit differently this year.
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Layshia Clarendon, a proponent of unapologetic change
The first transgender and nonbinary player in WNBA history, they have been not only a trailblazer but also a proponent for change.
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LGBTQ+ chef Brenda Buenviaje plants roots in the Bay Area
At the intersection of Broadway and 41st Street in Temescal sits Brenda’s, a casual counter-service joint featuring New Orleans-inspired cuisine. I had the privilege of sitting down for a phone call with Brenda to discuss her experiences navigating the culinary world as a queer woman of color.
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‘Softball lesbians’ are more than a concerning stereotype
Ole ole, ole ole, softball players do not always swing the other way. Like all stereotypes, the lesbian label deeply affects all softball players.
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‘The blueprint’ of athlete activism: WNBA is at forefront of LGBTQ+ issues
Through player activism, planned events and community outreach, the WNBA has demonstrated its commitment and support of marginalized communities.
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