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Jonathan Higgins, Ed.D.
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Journalist and Columnist, Freelance
Irel, Los Angeles
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Biography
Dr. Higgins is a speaker, writer, and social justice educator who focuses on issues related to gender, race, and media. Named Business Equality Magazine’s “Top 40 LGBTQ Under 40” for 2020, they have written for several sites including Complex Magazine, Out Magazine, Them, Essence, The Root, Blavity, MTV News and more. They have also been featured on sites like NBC News, Buzzfeed, Vox, and Attn:. Raised in San Bernardino, CA, Dr. Higgins is committed to using their voice to highlight and bring focus to the issues that affect both the Black and LGBTQ community at both a local and national level. As a graduate from California State University, San Bernardino with a Bachelors of Arts in Communication Studies, minor in Women’s Studies and a graduate from University of Redlands with both a Masters of Arts in Management and Doctorate in Educational Leadership, they aspire to be an example to those who seek to change the way we discuss the Black, queer experience. Dr. Higgins is committed to not only being a voice for marginalized people, but more: an inspiration. Since 2015 the have traveled to over 20 colleges & universities where they provide both keynotes and trainings about how to better serve minoritized students. They have also worked with schools like Purdue University and Clayton State University to help restructure their Safe Zone program, to working with companies like Instagram, Twitter, the National Football League (NFL), Disney and Apple on equity and inclusion initiatives. In 2017, they gave their first TEDx talk regarding unlearning fear and reclaiming personal power, which has been viewed over 4K times. They have since written over 100 articles about the Black, queer experience and published several chapters in books including, “The Other F Word: A Celebration of the Fat & Fierce” and “Queer People of Color in Higher Education.” They have been involved in several prestigious writing/journalism fellowships including Lambda Literary, Maynard and The Poynter Institute and currently study comedy television writing as a fellow in Lena Waithe’s Hillman Grad Program. Dr. Higgins is a current instructor at University of Redlands and New York Film Academy, where they teach research and representation in television/film.
LGBTQ+,Gender Pop Culture, Television Film, Race
Travel, Politics
Content
By Jon Paul, Jonathan Higgins, Ed.D.| bitchmedia.org@ Search form Search André Leon Talley (Photo Credit: Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Tribeca Film Festival) For many, André Leon Talley was not simply a force, he was a fashion powerhouse. For others, he was a champion of inclusion who broke several glass ceilings, and challenged the fashion industry to operate from a place of “unconditional love,” which he said he learned as a young child from his grandmother.
By Jon Paul, Jonathan Higgins, Ed.D.| bitchmedia.org@ Search form Search BooksCulturequeerballroom community When I met Ricky Tucker at Lambda Literary, we were both trying to find the right words to cement our legacy in the literary world. While we joked about starting a house related to the experience we had at our writing residency, there was something to be said about what we were both doing: work that highlighted the need to document the voices and experiences of Black and brown queer people.
By Jon Paul, Jonathan Higgins, Ed.D.| bitchmedia.org@ Stand-up comedian Dave Chappelle (Photo credit: Mathieu Bitton/Netflix) Dave Chappelle‘s latest stand-up comedy special, The Closer, debuted last week on Netflix, and in it, Chappelle continues to highlight his cis-heteronormative lack of understanding of the LGBTQ+ community, with jokes aimed at making trans people his punch line.
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
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