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Boys Run the Riot, written by transgender mangaka Keito Gaku, focuses on a transgender teen named Ryo who explores gender through his love of street fashion.

By Jessica MasonApr 1st, 2021, 5:45 pm We’re on record here that Rahul Kohli is one of our favorite people on social media, along with being one of our favorite actors just in general. Kohli’s Twitter feed is self-deprecating and funny, but also vocally progressive and unafraid to call out trolls and bigots. But maybe the best thing is that he’s willing to listen, which he did when he took part in a conversation about if and when straight actors should play LGBTQ+ parts and vice versa. The discussion brought up a lot of complex issues without easy answers.

Raya and the Last Dragon.** There are so many things I loved about Raya and the Last Dragon: the amazing animation, the incredible story about trust and healing, and the wonderful performances by an almost entirely Asian cast. But I also loved that I have a new pair to ship because the dynamic between heroic Raya (Kelly Marie Tran) and her relentless adversary Namaari (Gemma Chan) is seriously gay. Now, I think Disney is unfortunately still a ways away from giving us our first openly queer Disney princess or prince, but with  Frozen 2, there had been a vocal push from the community to give ...

7 Facts About Mental Health Covered in Miss South Africa’s New Instagram Show The reigning beauty queen says it’s time for South Africans to learn more about mental health. Why Global Citizens Should Care Globally, a lot of people are experiencing issues with their mental health right now, particularly as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Having conversations about mental health and breaking the stigma around the issue is so important in working towards achieving the UN’s Global Goal 3, which calls for good health and well-being for all. Join the movement to achieve this goal by tak...