Tiara Latrice Kelley remembers the shock and confusion that rang through her body when she received a text from her friend the night of June 12, 2016. “Did you make it to Pulse? If so, get out and run.” Wednesday marked the eighth anniversary of a gunman opening fire and killing 49 people at Pulse, … Read more
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees on Wednesday gave final approval to an agreement that buries the hatchet between Disney and the governing district for Walt Disney World, which the Florida governor took over after the company two years ago publicly opposed a state law critics dubbed “Don’t Say Gay.” The five DeSantis-appointed … Read more
Schools across the country have denied students entry to prom, graduation ceremonies and other school activities because of dress code policies that advocates say disproportionately impact LGBTQ+ students and girls. In May, 16-year-old Florida junior Sophie Savidge told NBC News that she wasn’t allowed to go to prom because she wore a suit. In a … Read more
This month is officially Pride Month and the NHS has confirmed ahead of the LGBT focused month that it has officially recognised 21 genders and sexual identities. The Royal Stoke Hospital made a banner declaring that the NHS hospital now welcomes 21 different genders and sexualities, with flags for each one, in a move which … Read more
Comic actor Rebel Wilson got serious in the debate over whether straight actors should play gay characters. In an interview posted Sunday by the BBC’s “Desert Island Discs,” Wilson, who is engaged to a woman, was commenting on the political correctness of “if you are something, then now you’re allowed to joke about it.” Meaning … Read more
Adele had some harsh words for a fan who shouted “Pride sucks” during the star’s residency in Las Vegas on Saturday night. A video of the incident shared by Sky News on social media Sunday showed the “Hello” singer getting heated while calling out the concertgoer straight from the stage. Not hiding her anger, Adele … Read more
Katy Perry just made a few choice tweaks to Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker’s contentious Benedictine College commencement speech that made waves last month. On Saturday, the “Roar” singer shared a heavily edited version of the football player’s comments, which the star remixed in honor of June’s LGBTQ+ Pride month. “Fixed this for my … Read more
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) on Tuesday signed a first-in-the-nation law to block adults from helping trans youth receive gender-affirming care without their parents’ consent. Under the law, known as House Bill 2310, anyone who helps a child access gender-affirming care within Tennessee state lines can be sued for compensation by the minor or the … Read more
Canada’s national intelligence agency is warning that “inspired lone actors” could target crowded or unsecured Pride events and LGBTQ2 venues this year, inspired by growing anti-LGBTQ2 rhetoric and incitements online. The warning comes after the U.S. government issued a worldwide travel advisory last week about threats of potential “foreign terrorist organization-inspired violence” against the LGBTQ2 … Read more
The U.S. State Department on Friday issued a worldwide security alert for travellers abroad, saying it is aware of an increased risk of “foreign terrorist organization-inspired violence” against LGBTQ2 people and events. The alert comes two weeks before the start of Pride Month in Canada, the United States and around the world. “Due to the … Read more
