Tag: lgbt community
Bullying in The Office Place For The LGBT Community: The Epidemic
An issue that remains a constant one for the LGBT community is how many of us are treated at the workforce. Work is supposed to be a place where you get your job done, but it seems as if there are many other issues going on in terms of bullying that are directed towards members of our community.
A new study done by CareerBuilder shows that four out of 10 LGBT workers report feeling bullied at work, or 11 percentage...
Nyle Dimarco: ‘So many LGBT+ people criticise me for my identity’
The Dancing With The Stars hunk wants the LGBT community to stop tearing itself apart and work towards the bigger picture.
Nyle DiMarco has urged members of the LGBT+ community to band together and fight for a better future.
In an exclusive interview in the Attitude Awards issue, the Dancing With The Stars hunk, who worked up a sweat this week with Pietro Boselli, wants the LGBT+ community to stop tearing itself apart.
Back in 2015, DiMarco came out as sexually fluid...
Happy National Coming Out Day Everyone!
October 11th is a pivotal day for the LGBT community, as it is officially National Coming Out Day. No matter what your age is or when you did it, we all remember when we came out and the story behind one of the hardest decisions of our life.
Regardless of the path that you have taken to come out and be your authentic self, know that no matter what, there are people around you that will love you for who...
Andrew Garfield thinks its outrageous that we still have to fight for LGBT rights
Andrew Garfield may have been heavily criticised by some for describing himself as a “gay man right now just without the physical act”, but he’s still a big supporter of the LGBT community.
The Spider-Man actor recently played the lead in a National Theatre production of Tony Kushner’s two-part classic Angels in America, a play set during the AIDS crisis in New York in the 1980s.
“It’s sadly very pertinent to the political climate,” he told Time Out London of the...
Pro wrestler Anthony Bowens and boyfriend Michael Pavano open up about how they met
‘That’s my boyfriend and I would really like it if you didn’t message him anymore’
Pro US wrestler Anthony Bowens and his partner, fitness instructor and aspiring actor Michael Pavano, have opened up about how they met.
Bowens came out as bisexual via an op-ed on OutSports back in March. Since that time he has spoken out about stigma against bisexual people in the LGBT community.
In a video posted yesterday on Pavano’s YouTube channel, the couple say they want to answer...
Pulse Nightclub Will Re-Open In Orlando
It's been just over a year since the tragic Orlando nightclub massacre that claimed the lives of 49 innocent men and women.
And now, setting her sights on reviving Pulse for Orlando's LGBT community, owner Barbara Poma has spoken to WFTV about the future of her nightclub.
She said:
"Pulse is going to reopen .
"By reopening it, same name, the same format that we had, it just proves, you know, that hate will not win."
Pulse survivor Orlando Torres is also in favor...
Science finds that homophobes are beta males
This article is going to hurt
Before diving into it, let’s define what a beta male is. I am sure a lot of you already know the definition. The beta male is the opposite of the alpha. It is the prototype of the guy that lacks that determination and that masculinity that could potentially qualify him as an alpha, a leader. Beta males are, by definition, lacking proper testosterone, causing them to be insecure about their masculinity.
So, homophobes are beta...
Official Statement on Rainbow Crosswalks from the Fourth Avenue Merchants Association
The Merchants of Fourth Avenue are honored to be the stewards of Arizona’s first Rainbow Crosswalks!
This is our declaration:
“We embrace every member of our community and celebrate the diverse cultures which continue to be woven into the fabric of the Old Pueblo.”
In collaboration with the City of Tucson, Speedy Striping, Inc., and the Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation, Historic Fourth Avenue supported the installation of a public art piece that promotes the positive values of our community.
The project cost approximately...
Only a quarter of straight Canadians are fine with gay couples kissing in public
Survey results show three-quarters of the LGBT respondents have been victims of bullying
LGBTI equality in Canada still has a long way to go despite recent progress.
A survey done by the a Canadian anti-bullying foundation has found only 27% of straight respondents were comfortable with same-sex couples kissing in public.
Market research company CROP prepared the survey for the Jasmin Roy Foundation.
The study was done as a base for the government and LGBT organizations to base their education and health plans...
Lady Gaga flies gay Pride Flag on stage at opening night of Joanne world...
Talk about a show of love.
Lady Gaga kicked off the Joanne World Tour in style on Tuesday night (August 1), treating fans to an epic show of love as she launched into a hit-packed setlist which included tracks from across her almost decade-long career.
And while getting to grips with a brand-spanking new show might be enough to keep most artists occupied for an evening, Mother Monster managed to break with proceedings halfway through the show to launch into an...
The term ‘LGBT community’ can be problematic, new research suggests
Using the term LGBT community should be used with caution, according to new research.
Research from Sheffield Hallam University studied 600 responses exploring the phrase LGBT community.
Many responses in the research have shown that a lot of people felt excluded when people used the phrase as the name suggests that everyone belongs to one big homogenous group.
The results from this study have been used in a new book by Eleanor Formby, who is a senior research fellow at the university.
The...
Meet The Candidates For Mr. Gay Europe — And Vote For Your Favorite
Who will take home the crown?
Mr. Gay Europe is an annual competition devoted to celebrating pride, diversity and gay rights. It also happens to be an opportunity to stare at some really hot men.
Delegates from all over the continent are elected for the contest to reinforce cultural bonds within the LGBT community, while raising awareness, promoting visibility and offering support to gay people throughout Europe.
The representatives are judged on a combination of intellect, confidence, awareness, self-esteem, looks and charm....
India’s new gay matchmaker is arranging marriages for the LGBT+ community
An entrepreneur in India is helping homosexuals get married through the way of arranged marriages.
Urvi Shah created the International Marriage Bureau for Gays & Lesbians in 2015 and since then has helped 21 couples in India find long-term relationships and marriage.
With same-sex activities considered illegal in India, the international service aims to provide couples with a way to “Get hitched without a hitch.”
According to a study conducted of 600 people by TrulyMadly.com found that 69% of marriages are arranged.
With...
Andrew Garfield: ‘My only longing is to serve the LGBT community’
Andrew Garfield has accused media outlets of twisting his comments about being “gay without the physical act”.
Two weeks ago, the Amazing Spider-Man and Hacksaw Ridge star said he wouldn’t rule out having a relationship with a man in the future.
The actor, who is currently starring in Angels in America at the British National Theatre, also talked about binge-watching RuPaul’s Drag Race.
“My only time off during rehearsals – every Sunday I would have eight friends over and we would just...