Curve – September 2018

As we greet a new season we also embrace new
possibilities of expression. I was thrilled to welcome
to our cover the beautiful Nafessa Williams,
star of the CW show Black Lightning. 2018 is the year of the
black superhero, and Williams is a breakout star, playing
TV’s first black lesbian superhero. Season 1 was an overnight
success, premiering as the network’s #1 new series.
That’s great news for anyone who ever wondered if their
authentic self would find representation and acceptance in
the mainstream.
We also take an in-depth look at the November midterm
elections and the potential “Rainbow Wave” of out LGBT
candidates. More diverse women than ever before are entering
the political field hoping to enact necessary change,
and that’s something worth celebrating. Enjoy our story on
the Indigo Girls, who are trying something new musically,
and meet other women from coast to coast who are pursuing
their selfhood in the most delightful and inspiring ways.
Hats off to Esther Newton and Casey Legler whose lifelong
journeys made me proud to call this community my home.