The term "queer food" is gaining popularity across the country, and it means different things to different people. For some, queer food is simply food made by queer people. For others, it's about sharing food with others in the queer community. And for some, it's more about the location and vibe....like eating at Hot 'n Crusty in San Francisco.

BUT, did you know there's a Queer Food Foundation?! AND, they just released their QFF Directory which helps to amplify and connect queer folks in food spaces. From the west coast to the east coast, and everything in between, get access to this (free) directory at: https://www.queerfoodfoundation.org/community/

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Looking for LGBTQ+ book recommendations?! How about a book club that's going scratch you right where you itch....plus it gives back to authors in a way no other platform does. 🏳️‍🌈 Allstora has launched two new book clubs:

1️⃣ Queer History 101 Book Club: Back when Allstora was an LGBTQ+ indie, their flagship subscription book club was Queer History 101, dedicated to highlighting non-fiction books that explored LGBTQ+ lives past and present.

2️⃣ Sapphic Book Club: Each month, Allstora's lead sapphic book curator selects a highly anticipated, new literary fiction release to share with y'all.

Get all the details: https://allstora.com/pages/queer-history-101-book-club

Allstora is on a mission to change the reality that the average full-time author earns less than minimum wage. When you buy a book from Allstora, the author makes double what they'd make from any other retailer.

Note: This is not a paid endorsement.
Source: Allstora
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Two pirates falling madly in love. Baseball players navigating forbidden romances. Young people learning more about themselves and the world around them.

These are some of the plotlines for the recent highly-acclaimed, much-beloved shows that have been canceled on major streaming platforms like Netflix, HBO, Disney+, and more. One of the big things they all have in common: queer representation and racial inclusivity. According to GLAAD, 36% of characters on TV shows that were LGBTQ+ won't be on our screens again next year - and the vast majority of this is due to cancellations.

👉 Representation matters! When we don't see ourselves reflected in the media around us, we're left with the nagging worry that we somehow exist outside of society, never belonging.  Sign the petition to urge these platforms renew diverse, queer-inclusive shows! https://www.thepetitionsite.com/707/868/236/stop-streaming-services-from-canceling-queer-inclusive-shows/

📸: Meet Global