Aster Asem
Aster Asem is a recently hatched demichick with an egg tooth "mightier than the sword." They have a degree in philosophy and a passion for pedagogy. A recent trans-plant to southeast Michigan, they are currently melting into the arms of the LGBTQ+ community and Ypsilanti.
Why Your Hairstylist Might Just Be Your Most Important Ally
Note: The non-public sources in this story have requested Pride Source use only their first names as a privacy and safety precaution.Before my transition, I’d spent decades in barbershops and tolerated barely competent bargain snips for [...]
And the Beat Goes on: Reflections on 2025 Pride Through the Lens of AIDS Activism
As English words can have several definitions and connotations, I find interpreting phrases, even in ways the originators didn’t intend, can be a nice springboard for a ponder. As we move into Pride Month, I’ve had in my head a refrain [...]