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The article looks at the issue surrounding sexual assault in the African-American community. It discusses the prevalence of sexual assaults toward African Americans, describing sexual assault as any form of sexual contact performed without consent. It explores the risk of Black women to sexual assault as well as examines some specific cultural experiences and challenges in addressing the impact of sexual assault on women and girls.

The article explores how Black parents can embrace and love to their lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered (LGBT) children. Topics inclide the hit television show "Empire" tackling the issue of a gay Black son coming out to his family as well as a reminder that the parents' reaction to a coming-out LGBT son or daughter will establish how the child will develop self-worth and confidence. Also mentioned are tips on providing family support, such as reconciling one's faith with the LGBT child.

The article talks about the financial and business skills of different brokers. Sonia Myles of Procter & Gamble can negotiate 10 centavos off something and save the firm millions. Michelle L. Thomas of the city of Newark in New Jersey launched a nonemergency call center and plans to make a sizable dent in the $163 million structural deficit expected for 2009. Bridgette Heller of Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products introduced adult body-care products to extend the company's value to women.

The article offers information on the periodical's 2019 Woke 100 list. Topics discussed include the American artistic gymnast Simone Biles, who in 2019 became the first in her sport to land a double-double dismount, Raquel Willis, executive editor of "Out" magazine who have made several efforts for Black trans women and Black queer women, and Edie Moore, executive director of Chicago, California chapter of National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws.

The article discusses the television show "Noah's Arc," which follows a group of gay black men living in Los Angeles. The show, which was created by Patrik-Ian Polk, was canceled by the cable network Logo, despite the fact that it was one of the network's most successful shows. The cancellation, which was attributed to the fact that it is going to be adapted into a feature film, prompted black gay bloggers to accuse the network of racism and urge a boycott of the entire channel, which caters to the gay community.

The article presents an interview with photographer Catherine Opie, who currently is exhibiting at the Gladstone Gallery in New York City and the Cleveland Museum of Contemporary Art. Topics discussed include what inspired her interest in making a series entitled "American Cities," how she achieves the level of clarity present in her photographs, her opinion of the conservative trend in American culture, and feedback from her gay fans, which has almost always been positive in nature.

The article discusses the latest developments in the fight against the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disease in the U.S., particularly for African American women, as of December 2011. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for HIV/AIDS director Kevin Fenton, efforts are done to promote testing and linking individuals to care and behavioral interventions. The opinion of Young Women's HIV/AIDS Coalition's Claire Simon on the issue is also cited.

The article presents different options about shaping and designing the vagina's pubic hair. Shaving is said to be cheap and painless but can cause stubble or ingrown hairs. Salon waxing pulls the hair out from the root and the look will last from four to six weeks. Laser treatments are costly and time-consuming. INSET: PUT YOURSELF FIRST.

The article relates the author's coming out experience. She is an actress determined not to be a puppet performing the lesbian show or be forced into the closet by agents who feel that being out is a bad career move. She came out when she was in college. Her parents had a hard time dealing with her coming out. They thought it was a phase because she was acting crazy and drinking all the time. As time passed they accepted her, and with their love and support, one week after graduating from the University of North Carolina, she moved to New York to chase her acting dream.

This article provides information on the third annual Wedding March of the Marriage Equality New York which was held at the Brooklyn Bridge on June 3, 2006. The cheery display of colorful umbrellas was a fitting symbol for the marchers' hope that the New York State court of appeals, currently considering four marriage equality cases, would soon grant gay couples the right to marry. Gus Archilla and Elmer Lokkins who have been together since 1945 and were honorary leaders of the march. According to Archilla, it is important that they all partake of the benefits that are due to them under the law.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "Childless By Choice" in the June 2015 issue, "Independents' Day" in the June 2015 issue and "Fight the Superpower" in the June 2015 issue.