Authentic Me

With the start of each New Year, I am in planning mode. I am working to lock down a second Pride event for June and in doing so, it...

I’m overwhelmed with sadness when I think about my unmarried friends who are grieving over the end of long-term relationships. They’re...

Just when I thought it was safe to come up for air and believe in common decency again, reality jolted me right back to the here and now....

The hypocrisy and homophobia in the black church are baffling to me. These are dirty little secrets that are often overlooked by...

One of the fondest memories I have of my mother was when I was about five years-old. I watched her juggle her books in her arms as she...

As the Benadryl dripped into my veins, euphoria set in. My pupils widened as warmth flowed through my body. I felt as though I was...

I am ashamed to admit that I did not know God until I knew God. I remember my mother teaching me to say the Lord’s Prayer when I was a...

*I often find myself daydreaming about the smallest things. Like … the tenderness in her voice when she calls to ask if I’ve eaten … the...

I took my time applying my makeup that night. I settled on an accordion dress that swirled around my thighs with each step. My calves...

Katie Dianne Spurlock’s reputation preceded her. While in high school, my son Kyle occasionally spoke of a young lady that all the boys...

Every December 1st, I experience a sadness that makes me realize just how precious life is. As World AIDS Day approaches, I struggle as I...

This year marked the best celebration of Gay Pride I’ve experienced in 40 years of being an out lesbian. The month of June kicks off Gay...