The African fashion scene is bursting at the seams. The industry is reaching new heights globally, collaborations are thriving and, as the Africa Fashion exhibition that ran last year at the Brooklyn Museum shows, African designs are incredibly diverse and dynamic. While the continent’s talent continues to grow, one aspect of the scene remains overlooked: the powerful efforts of queer designers… read more.

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Greece legalizes same-sex marriage with landmark bill

The first country with majority Christian Orthodox population to pass marriage equality law

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Queer and trans families are intentional. They take the shape of what you and your loved ones need most

In the nine-part series Queering Family, Xtra guest editor Stéphanie Verge introduces us to people who are redefining what it means to build and sustain a family

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