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NONCONFORMING - The Voices of G(end)er.

Non Binary, Gender Queer, Agender, Genderfluid. What do any of these mean?

In our world everything seems to be gendered either male or female…so what happens to those people who don’t agree and don’t identify with fitting in one of two boxes? To find out we interviewed 9 people, including Ellie Desautels who plays Micheal of NBC’s show Rise.

Start pride month off right by learning about some of the non conforming genders.

The Reality Behind Postpartum Depression.

“I think most people think PPD means the mother basically hates their kids or has thoughts of killing their baby. That is only very severe cases of PPD. Overall, I really just wish everyone would understand that it's normal, it doesn't go away overnight, and that deep down we love our children.”

Roots Of Suffering

“To this day I’m still rejected by my family.”

“Initially, terms like “Cafeteria Catholics” or “Lukewarm Christians” were applicable to my family since they leisurely adhered to holidays and traditions. Yet somewhere along the way several family members became born-again Christians and soon I followed.” 

What happens when your sexuality and gender identity doesn’t conform to your born again conservative parents? Casper (former front man of band Boigirl) tells us what happened to him when he came out in a heartbreaking story about what he went through and how he has overcome his challenges. 

He Became Legally Blind - After Starting College.

Meet Mike Vaughan - the man who went blind right before college.

In his interview we explore what it means to be legally blind and the challenges and prejudices that come along with it. He tells us how his entire world flipped upside-down and how he got it back up again.

The Man Behind The Voice - Niko Storment

“My mom is a Jewish lesbian and my dad is a scientist... which has given me an interesting life.”

Meet Niko Storment a queer transgender musician making his way up the ladder.  Learn how his voice changed.

Thoughts And Prayers Are Not Enough - Moms Demand Action

"We are facing a public health crisis: seven American children or teens are shot and killed every day."

Inside The Minds Of POC Artists.

The Media fails time and time again to show the talents of our worlds P.O.C. artists. Art is among one of the many things in our society to be whitewashed. In this article we interview three brilliant artists from different genres. A children’s book artist, an indigenous artist, and an interdisciplinary artist all share insights on their lives, art, and what it means to be POC in the art industry.

M.S.D.

Marjory Stoneman Douglas, the name that continues to sweep the nation. What happened that day inside the school? What's happening now in the aftermath? 

Mariana Gomez, senior at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, talks about what happened to her the day of the shooting, and what's happening now.

Through The Eyes Of Ryan Cassata 

“I think things are changing in a good way.”

Transgender musician and activist Ryan Cassata tells us what it's been like for him to be trans in the industry, how he navigated coming out on international television, and more.