The Curve Foundation champions LGBTQ+ women’s and nonbinary people’s culture and stories through intergenerational programming and community building. We are inclusive of all who identify as part of the Curve community.
We bring the Curve magazine archive to life, providing context and a throughline between the critical conversations in the 1990s and early 2000s and today; we support the journalists who tell our stories; and we host events that bring our community together.
Our work is critical to move the LGBTQ+ community out of a scarcity framework towards a future based on abundance. We dream of a world where we can see each other for who we are and embrace what makes us different; a world where our community doesn’t define our unity through our shared oppression, but through our ability to come together in joy and solidarity.
Join us in shaping this future. Your support, whether through donation, volunteering, or participation in our events, makes a meaningful impact on the lives of those we champion. Together, we can create a world where unity and joy define our LGBTQ+ community.
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In 2021, Curve magazine became a not-for-profit project of The Curve Foundation. Curve relaunched digitally with an iconic new look that embodies the rich history and exciting legacy of our community’s stories. Going forward, Curve will draw a throughline between what was happening from the time it launched in the 1990s to what’s happening today for the Curve Community.
The Curve Foundation is proud to further its mission of sharing our culture and stories, connecting with each other, and raising visibility by providing a searchable, accessible archive of the 30+ years of Curve and Deneuve Magazine issues.
AHEAD OF THE CURVE is the story of one of the most influential women in lesbian history you’ve never heard of and the impact her work continues to have today. Growing up, Franco never saw any representation of queer women-she didn’t even know it was possible for a woman to be gay. When she realized she was a lesbian, it changed the course of her life.
Films and series that pass the Curve Test help broaden and deepen representation beyond the stories that reduce LGBTQ+ women, trans, and non-binary people to stereotypes. This test is not intended to be used as a weapon to shame. Films and series that don’t pass are not to be condemned. Rather, the test is intended as a tool for conversation, a barometer to help us see which films and series are pushing the movement forward and where we need to put more attention.
With the support of our community, Curve will work to continue to curate our culture into the future.
We are proud to announce the second year of the Curve Power List and we invite you to nominate individuals who are making a significant impact in the following categories:
-Advocacy and Activism
-Government and Legal
-Business, Corporate, and Entrepreneurship
-Arts
-Entertainment
-Education, Science, and Research
-Sports
-Media and Technology
-Social Media Influencer
-Corporate Ally
LINK TO NOMINATE 🔗 lesbianvisibilityweekusa.com/curve-power-list
A highlight of Lesbian Visibility Week, this list spotlights LGBTQ+ women and nonbinary people who are shaping culture and making history. From entertainment and activism to business and sports, these change-makers break barriers and inspire others.
Nominations are free and open from January 6 through February 14, 2025.
Ending 2024 with Curve's roundup of the best (and worst) lesbian movies of 2024! 🎬 Lesbian media critic Aria Velz (@AriaVelz) puts this year’s most talked-about films to the test with The Curve Test, evaluating their true representation of queer women onscreen. 🌈
You can read the full review in Curve Quarterly at CurveMag.com:
www.curvemag.com/articles/the-curve-test-best-and-worst-lesbian-movies-of-2024/
The Curve Test: Best and Worst Lesbian Movies of 2024 - CURVE
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Editor's note: Films and series that pass The Curve Test help broaden and deepen representation beyond the stories that reduce LGBTQ+ women, trans, and nonbinary people to stereotypes. Films and serie...
TONIGHT! Don't miss our free online screening of the new documentary "There Are Things To Do" about the life and work of Urvashi Vaid.
RSVP through this link to attend: buff.ly/3BquQO1
Thank you to the director Mike Syers and CenterLink: The Community of LGBT Centers for making this screening possible.
🎥 DEC 11: Join The Curve Community for an online screening of There Are Things To Do, an award-winning documentary about the life of LGBTQ+ activist Urvashi Vaid.
After the screening, enjoy a pre-recorded Q&A with Vaid' partner, Kate Clinton, followed by a live community discussion.
Urvashi was an Indian-born American LGBTQ rights activist, lawyer, and writer known for her work in civil rights and anti-war activism. She was an expert in gender and sexuality law, and held various roles at the National LGBTQ Task Force—the first woman of color to lead a national gay and lesbian organization.
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There Are Things To Do: An Online Screening Hosted by The Curve Foundation
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The Curve Foundation is proud to present There Are Things To Do, an award-winning documentary about LGBTQ+ activist Urvashi Vaid.
THANK YOU for your generous contributions to our end-of-year #GivingTuesday campaign! We raised a total of $4,000 (with a matching grant!) to help fund our 2025 programs and events, including Lesbian Visibility Week.
We simply couldn't do our work without your support. If you missed our campaign, you can still make a donation here! www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTc5MDYwBig News for Curve!!
TODAY ONLY for Giving Tuesday - Every donation to The Curve Foundation will be matched dollar for dollar up to $25,000!!
Please consider the LESBIAN 🏳️🌈community when making your end-of-year donations. Did you know that The Curve Community is a nonprofit project of The Curve Foundation and your tax-deductible contributions allow us to make the world a better place for LESBIAN and QUEER WOMEN.
The match is in effect from now until Giving Tuesday on December 3, 2024. 💕🏳️🌈
PLEASE DONATE HERE NOW:
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Let's have some fun! TONIGHT is our Lesbian Trivia Night — a friendly competition with some prizes! Whether you're a seasoned trivia enthusiast or just excited to learn some facts about lesbian culture and history, this virtual event is free and open to all.
RSVP here: buff.ly/3VtDcv5
See you at 5pm PT/ 7pm CT/ 8pm ET!
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