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3 Things I Gained from Attending the 2018 Women in Philanthropy and Leadership Conference

I was graciously invited back again this year. Last year’s conference focused a lot on the political forces in play. This year’s conference went beyond politics to really address the core of the #MeToo movement and the women’s movement in general.

Meet Nate

Would you sleep with a male sexbot?

Restaurant Etiquette: Class is in Session

When someone is rude to a server, I squirm... don't you? Here are a few tips on how to show some R-E-S-P-E-C-T to your friends in the service industry.

Grit's Go To: 8.24-8.30

Looking for something to do this week? Check out Grit's curated list of happenings.

Corrie Wang's The Takedown

New book shows Wang's dark side

Celebrate Life with Keep It Gay Cabaret

Life's a party, so come to the celebration—Keep It Gay 2.0: A Fundraising Cabaret!

When A Dry Campus Isn't Enough

Will Barbie Land Her Man? — Tales of an Uber Driver

When I began driving for Uber this fall, I received advice from numerous sources on how to succeed, make a ton of money, and most importantly remain safe. However, no one informed me of how crazy my passengers can be. The following series chronicles weird, hilarious, and scarily true moments I have experienced as an Uber driver.

Ginny Deerin—Will she be Charleston's first female mayor and South Carolina's first LGBT mayor?

If Ginny Deerin is successful in her upcoming bid to be Charleston, South Carolina’s next mayor, she will make history, becoming Charleston’s first female mayor and South Carolina’s first LGBT mayor.

Stay Positive: Yeah, It’s Mostly Pretty Alright

What if being a stay-at-home dad isn't for me?

Screw That Squash

My tribute garden restoreth my soul, but depletes my bank account.

Black Lives Matter: A Moment or a Movement

Examining the legacy of the civil rights movement and what work still needs to be done

Deconstructing Patti O'Furniture

You many know Patti, but do you know Pat? In a town where his drag persona takes center stage, Pat Patterson talks about life growing up in a small, conservative enclave and the path paved by politicians that bred in him a desire to serve. In a unique and sometimes unconventional manner, using his stage name as well as his given moniker by birth, he goes above and beyond to give back to and enrich the communities that embrace them both. The resident drag queen of Dudley's on Ann steps aside for this one-on-one interview with the man behind by the makeup.

What Makes a Man

When Ansley Pope transitioned, there were things he never realized. "Shit, I'm not going to be a man, I'm going to be a black man."

Local Exposure: A Night at the Underwear Comedy Party

Zack Mills watches local and regional comedians take off their clothes and proceeds to laugh—a lot.

We Are Family

Melissa Moore, executive director of We Are Family, opens up about coming out, empowering Charleston's LBGTQ youth, and fighting the good fight.

6 Questions with Melinda Mead Scharstein

Artist and activist Melinda Mead Scharstein celebrates her first solo exhibit, boiled peanuts, and Trans* Love Fund, whose ladies' arm-wrestling tournament is this Thursday, December 18, at Tin Roof.

Transplanted Sexuality

Our newest blogger, Ben Grenaway, tells the story of how transparency set his sexuality free.

Good Hair Day

The Gibbes Museum and Society 1858 announce their latest $10K prize winner—weaving evocative hair extensions into questions of race, history, culture, and the fiber arts.

Tin Roof In West Ashley To Host Monthly Comedy Showcase

Comedians Jeremy McLellan and Hunter Gardner seek laughs, diversity in The Puppy Dog Comedy Show

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