LGBT Themed Films to look out for before the end of 2017
The guys at the Broken Rainbow YouTube Channel did a compilation of some of the hottest LGBT themed films to look out for before the year runs out. Watch below.
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Chika Amadi quits UK Labour Party following homophobic remarks
Chika Amadi has quit the UK Labour Party following her homophobic remarks on social media. She made the announcement on her Twitter page. No longer a Labour Councillor.No longer suspended. But still serving my community – free from the exclusive club – Labour @naijcom @ChrLeft — Chika Amadi (@chikadreams) August 4, 2017 Having reflected…
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Vatican provides details on the letter a gay couple received from Pope Francis
The Vatican has said that the congratulatory letter sent from Pope Francis to a same-sex couple regarding the baptism of their children was a standard form letter sent to all who write to the Pope. A source told CNA that the letter was not an endorsement of gay unions, and that the Pope may not…
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One Million Moms comes for ‘Doc McStuffins’ for featuring a Two-Mom Family
Disney Junior animated series ‘Doc McStuffins’ was praised for featuring an inter-racial same sex couple (voiced by Wanda Sykes and Portia de Rossi) on an episode of the show. However, with great praise comes greater criticism as conservative group ‘One Million Moms’ have started a campaign against Disney. According to the group, Disney should not…
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Janet Mock shares tips on how to be a better Trans Ally with Tyler Oakley
Trans rights issues are in the news from South Africa to Lil Duval and even the Trans ban in the United States military. On a recent episode of Tyler Oakley’s vlog, he is joined by Janet Mock and she shares tips on how to be a better Trans Ally. Watch below.
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Harry Itie: Is M.I Abaga the ally the Nigerian LGBT community needs now?
Nigerian Twitter went on a frenzy when it seemed like one of Nigeria’s beloved rappers was taking a stand for the LGBT community. In an episode of Middle Ground, MI called Nigeria’s anti-gay law stupid. He, alongside April Maey and Wendy Akomolafe-Kalu, were discussing the incident where a Taxify driver sexually assaulted a customer because…
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Ghanaian’s protest for LGBT rights at Folklorama
Ghanaians in Canada are protesting for the rights of LGBT people in Ghana. At the annual festival Folklorama, they gathered in pink shirts with the inscription “Ghana Pavillion” and are collecting signatures to put pressure on the Ghanaian government to decrimnalise homosexuality. The move is also to raise awareness on the plight of LGBT people…
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NLGJA Announces 2017 Excellence in Journalism Award Winners and Honorees
NLGJA – The Association of LGBTQ Journalists announces the recipients of its Excellence in Journalism Awards and recognizes exemplary work produced in 2016. The highest individual awards, NLGJA Journalist of the Year and Sarah Pettit Memorial Award for the LGBTQ Journalist of the Year, are awarded to Katie Barnes and Erik Hall, respectively. “We are thrilled each year…
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ANC to lay complaint against venue over same-sex wedding discrimination
The provincial secretary of the African National Congress (ANC) in the Western Cape said it will lay a complaint against Beloftebos wedding venue that turned away a gay couple with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC). This will be in terms of Section 13(3)(a) of the South African Human Rights Commission Act. This follows…
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Nigerian Rapper M.I on anti-gay law – “It’s Stupid!”
Nigerian Rapper M.I shared his thoughts on Nigeria’s anti gay law following the Taxify incident. In an episode of the podcast, Middle Ground. He alongside April Maey and Wendy Akomolafe-Kalu, talk about sexual harrasment and transphobia. Listen below Following the podcast, he also shared his thoughts on social media Did you learn heterosexuality??? Or is it…
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All Out starts Global campaign to stop deportation of gay Iraqi asylum seekers from Germany
Global LGBT rights organisation All Out launched a campaign this week to urge the German Federal Office for Migration and Refugees to halt the deportation of four gay men from Iraq. The campaign is being ran in partnership with two Germany-based organisations: Queer Refugees Network Leipzig and Queer Refugees for Pride. More than 20,000 people…
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Aaron Carter comes out as Bisexual
Aaron Carter is the recent celebrity to open up about his sexuality. The singer and brother to Backstreet Boys star revealed his sexuality on Twitter following reports about his split with his girlfriend, Madison Parker. According to reports, the split was amicable. In an emotional letter shared on Twitter, Aaron revealed that he is attracted…
