Frances "Franco" Stevens

Heartbroken to share that Victoria A. Brownworth, a titan of LGBTQ journalism passed away. She gave our stories weight, truth, and pride. Her voice was unapologetically queer, feminist, & rooted in community.
Rest in power, Victoria. One of the greats.

Just as we demanded action then, we must stand together now to resist injustice and fight for a future where ALL LGBTQ+ people are seen, heard, and protected.
Credits: Gran Fury (American, active 1988–1995)
#ActUp #CurveMagazine #transrightsarehumanrights #granfury #LGBTQ+

ACT UP poster from 1989 —"Kissing Doesn’t Kill: Greed and Indifference Do." Featuring three couples kissing — an interracial couple kissing, two men kissing and two lesbians kissing.

Revisiting this iconic ACT UP poster from the late '80s-early '90s—"Kissing Doesn’t Kill: Greed and Indifference Do."
During the AIDS crisis, our community was marginalized, ignored, and left to fight for our survival. Today, trans people face relentless political attacks and attempts at erasure.

March is Women's History Month! This month (and always) we celebrate and uplift women and the ideas and creations they put out into the world.

24-0 at Halftime. Eagles are dominating. Chiefs better call Taylor to the field to save them. Ouch!

Elton John and Brandi Carlile announce details of their collaborative studio album Who Believes In Angels?, set for release on 4th April via Island EMI Records. Also unveiled today is the new single from the album, the eponymous song 'Who Believes In Angels?'.

Count down April 4th when Elton John and Brandi Carlile collaborative studio album, “Who Believes In Angels?,” is released!! It’s sure to be a powerful moment for the LGBTQ+ community.
#LGBTQMusic #BrandiCarlile #EltonJohn

Queer women win big at the 2025 Grammy Awards - News Is Out Chappell. Doechii. Gaga. Miley – just a few of the queer women who claimed music’s biggest honors last night.  The 2025 Grammy Awards was filled with impactful speeches, long-awaited recognition and m...

Queer women win big at the 2025 Grammy Awards newsisout.com/2025/02/quee...

📢 New on Bluesky! Check out my curated list of lesbian & queer women featuring insightful voices in our community. Discover fresh perspectives and join the conversation!

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@curvemag.bsky.social #Lesbian #LGBTQ+ #QueerWomen #LesbianVisibilityWeek

As threats to Black History Month loom, amplifying Black stories is vital. Sharing this '93 Deneuve (now Curve) cover of Linda Villarosa. Her work as Essence editor inspired me to start Curve. Her writing continues to uplift & empower. Thank you, Linda! 🖤 #BlackVisibilityMonth @curvemag.bsky.social

As threats to Black History Month loom, amplifying Black stories is vital. Sharing this '93 Deneuve (now Curve) cover of Linda Villarosa. Her work as Essence editor inspired me to start Curve. Her writing continues to uplift & empower. Thank you, Linda! 🖤 #BlackVisibilityMonth @curvemag.bsky.social

Who, what, when?

SPARTA SPARTA stands as a beacon for transgender individuals who currently serve or have served in the U.S. military. Our mission is to support, educate, and advocate.

I stand proudly with Emily and the entire transgender community against this unjust and discriminatory decision.

Support our troops. Consider donating to SPARTA to help fight for equality and inclusion.

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This is my friend, Emily Shilling, one of the highest-ranking transgender individuals in the military, with over 19 years of dedicated service to our country. Despite her incredible dedication, Trump is expected to sign an executive order banning her and all other trans people from the military.

Costco successfully defends its diversity policies as other US companies scale theirs back Costco has claimed victory in pushing back on a shareholder proposal that urges the wholesale club operator to conduct an evaluation of any business risks posed by its diversity, equity and inclusion ...

Applauding Costco for taking a bold stand in support of diversity and inclusion! 🏳️‍🌈❤️
#Costco #DEI #LGBTQ

Show up means speaking up when you hear transphobic comments. It means supporting trans-led organizations. It means voting, protesting, and using whatever privilege and platform you have to push back against hate.

#TransRightsAreHumanRights #NoRoom4Hate

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💜 Trans rights are human rights. No exceptions!
The anti-trans legislation sweeping our country is gutting. Don't just watch. Silence helps no one. Our trans friends and loved ones need us to show up.

To every trans person: You belong here, and I'm in this fight with you for the long haul.

Me

10 categories from tech to activism to sports - who's your pick? Free to nominate & we want YOUR voices!✨

From boardrooms to movie sets to activist frontlines - let's spotlight those making waves & breaking barriers 🌊

A graphic announcement for the Curve Power List 2025 nominations. The announcement explains that nominations are being accepted for lesbian, queer women, and nonbinary leaders across 10 professional categories, with a February 14 deadline. The post includes a nomination link and mentions this is part of Lesbian Visibility Week.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

🌈 Time to celebrate our LGBTQ+ powerhouses! The Curve Power List 2025 is looking for game-changing lesbian, queer women & nonbinary folks who are shaking things up 💫

Nominate at: lesbianvisibilityweekusa.com/curve-power-list

🏳️‍🌈 #CurvePowerList #LGBTQ+

Stunning!

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Netflix interface highlighting Ahead of the Curve, a 2020 documentary about Curve magazine and its founder, Frances Stevens. The description mentions the film’s focus on the magazine's '90s lesbian roots and its ongoing LGBTQ+ journey. A still from the documentary shows Frances Stevens at age 26. Below, the "My List" section displays titles like Bridgerton, Heartstopper, and A Man Called Otto. Ahead of the Curve features Lea DeLaria and celebrates queer women's culture and visibility.

Screenshot of the Netflix interface showing Ahead of the Curve prominently featured under "Recently Added." The film cover displays two women wearing sunglasses, with the documentary title in bold text. Other content visible includes Ladies First, Heartbreak High, Spenser Confidential, and Greater. This highlights the availability of Ahead of the Curve, a groundbreaking documentary about lesbian and queer women's culture, featuring Frances Stevens, Lea DeLaria, and other notable LGBTQ figures.

🌈 Making my first post about AHEAD OF THE CURVE, on Netflix now! 📺
Dive into this groundbreaking LGBTQ+ doc celebrating queer women's culture. "A must-watch for anyone passionate about lesbian visibility and history." 💕✨ #Netflix #LGBTQ #Lesbian #QueerWomen @curvemag.bsky.social #CurveMagMovie