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Victors, Not Victims: Edafe Okporo on Storytelling, Refugees, and Reclaiming Identity

Edafe Okporo shares how storytelling shapes identity, challenges bias, and drives change. He shared his experiences as a gay refugee, media founder, and leader supporting LGBTQ asylum seekers navigating life in a new country.

Omaralexis Ochoa

Jan 26, 2020

The Gay Pro

Deep Dives

Grindr’s Screwing You! (and not very well!) Cybersecurity & the Future of LGBTQIA+ Dating Apps

Grindr has been owned by China-based Beijing Kunlun Tech for nearly two years now. Check out why it's on the US government's radar for cybersecurity, and what the future of LGBT dating apps may look like.

Marriage Equality and Total Compensation: The Real Cost of Unclaimed Benefits

Marriage equality opened the door to long-denied workplace benefits for LGBTQIA+ professionals -- but many still aren’t claiming them. If you have a partner or family, you may be missing out on spousal coverage and protections that were previously denied. It’s now on you to review your benefits and claim what’s yours.

Omaralexis Ochoa

Nov 18, 2019

Beauty Active

Deep Dives

Fragrance to Function: How Beauty's Most Sensory Category is Evolving

Fragrance is one of beauty’s fastest-growing categories. But growth today isn’t about just smelling good. From multi-functional formats to strategic spending, shopper expectations are changing.

Omaralexis Ochoa

October 13, 2025