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‘My first Pride after I transitioned socially was London Trans Pride, in July 2021. I finally felt at home.’ When I was 16, I got the train to Exeter with one of my friends, to go to the local Pride in the town hall. I wasn’t out at that point, not even to myself. I felt terrified, as this was my first time being around openly queer people.The event was tiny – there were a few stands, a charity, some performers and some face painting, and I got a Pride flag painted on my face.I grew up in South Devon, which is very middle class, straight and white.

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short story by V. E. Schwab and follows teenage vampire Juliette (Sarah Catherine Hook, “American Crime Story”), who sets her sights on new girl Calliope (Lewis) when it’s time to make her first kill.

London.I was born on 1 September 1936 in Paris – of Polish-Jewish parents. My brother Albert was born five years earlier in Warsaw.My parents sought to escape the dreadful conditions for Jews in Poland by moving to Paris.

here My work was going well, I knew I warranted stepping onto the lowest rung of the judicial ladder by being appointed an assistant Recorder. However, I was summoned to see the then Lord Chancellor’s officials to be told that Lord Chancellor Baron Hailsham would never appoint me, a gay man, to sit as a judge at any level.  I left the meeting crestfallen, but I was cheered by the indication that although I was apparently unsuitable to sit as a judge I could still be considered for Silk.  After more years of endless paperwork, and trial upon trial as a junior barrister, I rather fancied the more measured life of a QC.  With fewer but bigger cases, I looked forward to the financial security that evades most juniors, especially those working in the publicly funded sector.  Wrong again!  Although by that time I unquestionably had a practice deserving of Silk, I was blocked by an influential senior judge whose ‘over my dead body’ attitude prevailed over civil servants. It was now 1993. Lord MacKay, by then Lord Chancellor, was entirely oblivious of what was going on behind his back and has always treated me with courtesy and fairness.  At the time, I could have continued in the ever demanding life of a junior - behind on paperwork, juggling court diaries, and being shamed by self-regarding judges if a minute late.  Fortunately I had an ally.

Thailand's capital sees an explosion of glamour, gilt, and glitter on Sunday, June 5, as the country's LGBTQ+ community celebrates their first Pride parade in almost 16 years, but attendees warn true equality is still distant.

A post shared by @otroedgargomezWriting a memoir that countless readers say is impossible to put down is a pretty strong indicator that a writer has succeeded in what they set out to accomplish. For it to be described as a “breath of fresh air” by the New York Times is an even bigger indication.Edgar Gomez’s powerful new memoir “High-Risk Homosexual”, released in January of this year, not only achieved those things, but it also resonated with the experiences of many queer or trans Latinx/a/o folks… including the journalist writing this profile.My book is out today.

RuPaul’s Drag Race to become a legendary queen.Some of the most respected and beloved drag queens within our community have earned their status through an ability to entertain, a passion for activism, and a dedication to inspire those around them to make positive differences in their lives and communities.Party impresario, activist, and philanthropist, Juanita MORE! is one such figure. She’s now as symbolic of San Francisco as the Golden Gate Bridge and Castro Street–and we mean this quite literally, as huge murals of her likeness and that of her famous bulldog, Jackson, can be found around town.MORE! was born in East Bay and raised in San Francisco.

@ufc is letting us rep for pride month!! Get your pride gear @ufcstore ️‍ pic.twitter.com/nEbJZSuLWr— Jeff Molina (@jmolina_125) June 1, 2022 He included a video of his new shorts, with his name in rainbow letters.UFC has also released a Pride Month t-shirt, with proceeds going to an LGBTQ Center in Southern Nevada.Predictably, some UFC fans did not react well. Some online said they wouldn’t be watching UFC for the duration of June while others asked: “What about Straight Month?”.

NBC News.Kuwaiti public officials also criticized the tweet, including an MP, who called the embassy’s post “unacceptable.”In an email to The Advocate, a spokesperson from the State Department said they could not comment on diplomatic correspondence or conversations. However, they did offer a comment on LGBTQ+ rights.“Human rights are universal. Respect for a person’s human rights should never be limited based on their sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or sex characteristics,” the spokesperson said. The United States proudly advances efforts around the globe to protect all individuals, including LGBTQI+ persons, from violence and abuse, criminalization, discrimination, and stigma, and to empower marginalized populations and local civil society, including the LGBTQI+ community.”In February, the Kuwaiti Constitutional Court ruled that the criminalization of “imitating the opposite sex” was unconstitutional.Same-sex sexual relations are illegal in Kuwait, according to the LGBTQ+ rights group Human Dignity Trust.

We did it, folks. After years of activism and protests, we finally got our… inclusive burger? Courtesy of Burger King, you can celebrate this year’s Pride month by ordering the new Pride Whopper (though you’ll have to fly to Austria first, which is a bummer), a burger with either two top buns or two bottom […]

It’s crazy to believe we are nearing the halfway point of 2022. Let’s look back on the year thus far and celebrate some amazing LGBTQ+ celebrities! Emeli Sandé  pic.twitter.com/00ZekmluRR — Emeli Sandé (@emelisande) April 2, 2022 The Scottish singer and songwriter shared in an interview in April that she is in a relationship with Yoana […]

Lynda Carter has marked Pride month by confirming that Wonder Woman was ‘a superhero for bisexuals’.The legendary actress made the claim in response to trolls who criticised her for sharing a piece of fan art on Twitter, which showed Wonder Woman surrounded by a rainbow flag.‘Happy Pride!’ Lynda, who famously played the iconic comic book character in the live-action TV series in the 1970s, had written alongside the image earlier this week, as Pride month kicked off. ‘So excited to celebrate with all my LGBTQIA+ friends and fans.’This led to a series of homophobic responses and a number of followers slamming her for the post and cynically questioning Wonder Woman’s connection to the LGBTQ+ community.In response to a commenter who wrote that Wonder Woman was ‘not a superhero for gays’, the 70-year-old shot back: ‘You’re right.

Jerusalem Post, the threats were sent on Facebook and Twitter from a profile called ‘The brothers of Yishai Schlissel’.Ms Barnoy said: ‘This post surprised me this morning and is definitely very disturbing. ‘On the other hand, it is an important reminder of the importance of the march in Jerusalem.Three dead and 14 injured in drive-by shooting outside nightclubMan dies after being Tasered by police and 'jumping' into ThamesHarry and Meghan hosted 'relaxed birthday party for Lilibet with second cousins invited'‘I believe that the real answer to this kind of incitement and threats is that everyone who supports freedom, equality and pluralism in the State of Israel will come to march with us tomorrow.

Cardi B had a blast at West Hollywood’s Pride celebrations on Sunday.

On Sunday, June 5, Donegal celebrated its first-ever Pride parade through the streets of Buncrana. Organised as a part of Inishowen Pride, participants met at Scoil Mhuire at 3 PM and followed a route along St Mary’s Road followed by Main Street, before finishing up at the Buncrana Library car park. Thousands turned out for […]

Something was missing in the top of the eighth inning on Saturday at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Tampa Bay Rays used two relief pitchers that inning — the left-handers Brooks Raley and Jalen Beeks — who wore jerseys without a patch on their right sleeve.

Joel Kim Booster says a sequel to Fire Island is “not off the table”.

King Richard actress Aunjanue Ellis has revealed she is bisexual publicly for the first time. The 53-year-old rose to even greater prominence earlier this year after starring alongside Will Smith in the biopic about Venus and Serena Williams’ tennis coach father, and earning an Oscar nomination for her performance. While attending the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards in April, Aunjanue appeared on the red carpet wearing a red coat with the word ‘queer’ stitched in sequins down the left arm. However, no one seemed to take notice of it at the time and Aunjanue was surprised to find that reporters didn’t ask her about the significance of it to her. Now to kickstart Pride Month, and its 50th anniversary, the actress has opened up about her sexuality after realising she was bisexual at the age of eight, but not coming out until her 30s. ‘It wasn’t that I was expecting any sort of major reaction or anything like that. One of my family members noticed, but nobody else did,’ Aunjanue told Variety about having the word ‘queer’ on her outfit. Explaining how her family feel about her sexuality, she said: ‘If they come to New York and they are around all my gay friends, they’re like, “Oh we’re cool”.

Since being elected to her South Bay House seat in 1993, Congressmember Anna Eshoo (D-Palo Alto) hadn't run TV ads during her bids for reelection. That is, until this year.Last month, Eshoo's campaign began airing a brief 15-second spot on cable news station MSNBC and during local Bay Area newscasts, plus other TV programs and on streaming platforms.

Pride Month begins on June 1 – with London’s annual Pride parade happening in early July. June hosts Pride Month in many parts of the world, as it commemorates the date of the Stonewall riots in 1969.Pride 2022 will be extra special in the UK, as it marks 50 years since the country’s first ever Pride event, then called the UK Gay Pride Rally, was held in 1972.There’s even a rainbow-splashed coin being made by The Royal Mint to mark the occasion.And throughout the month, there will surely be plenty of events and exhibits across the country for the LGBTQ+ community to celebrate love, equality, sexuality and identity.Here are a few London highlights to look forward to (or book in advance).This one-off event hosted by inclusive LGBTQ+ gaming group Gaymers Inc will take place at the Science Museum in South Kensington at the very start of Pride Month.It offers video game fans a chance to relax, play vintage consoles and enjoy a few nibbles.

a young transgender actress set to star in Doctor Who and Jake Daniels coming out as the first gay professional footballer in 32 years, the LGBTQ+ community has had a lot to celebrate recently.Pride events in 2022 are expected to be bigger than ever, as the UK marks 50 years of the Pride movement.So, just when is Pride Month this year, and why is it observed?Here is everything you need to know.Every year, Pride Month is celebrated in June.From June 1 – 30, members of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies celebrate their identities, accomplishments, and reflect on the struggle for equality.Across the globe, various events are held during this special month as a way of recognising the influence LGBTQ+ people have had around the world.The reason why Pride Month is in June is that it marks the police raid that prompted the Stonewall riots – which in turn led to the establishment of LGBTQ+ rights.The raid took place during the early morning on June 28, 1969, at the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village, Manhattan.The venue was a popular gathering place for young gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgender people.Employees were arrested for selling liquor without a license, with police roughing up many of the patrons and clearing the bar.The LGBTQ+ community held a series of demonstrations to protest against the raid and calling for the establishment of safe spaces for homosexual people – where they can congregate without fear of being arrested or becoming victims of violence.These riots served as a catalyst for the rights of LGBTQ+ people.Since then, the LGBTQ+ community annually commemorates the years of struggle for civil rights and the ongoing pursuit of equality.Pride Month is observed with parties, parades, concerts, and

While the weather has cooled, the Victorian Pride Centre continues to spring to life in St Kilda.   Pride Month is coming to the centre this June with a vibrant mix of events to recognise and celebrate the spirit, determination, courage, and creativity of LGBTIQ+ communities. It’s a timely message of positivity and togetherness in the wake of recent public debates that have negatively impacted LGBTIQ+ people, particularly the Trans and Gender Diverse communities.It’s an opportunity for our communities to come together and connect in a lively, welcoming environment.

Cardi B and JoJo Siwa are celebrating Gay Pride Month!

Janelle Monáe showed her pride and some major underboob on Sunday while serving as grand marshal of the Pride Parade in West Hollywood, California.The 36-year-old entertainer wore a risqué black-and-white outfit that included dangling silver nipple covers.Janelle sported a black policeman's hat with a checkered band and small black visor while holding a rainbow fan. Grand marshal:Janelle Monáe showed her pride and some major underboob on Sunday while serving as grand marshal of the Pride Parade in West Hollywood, CaliforniaShe also had her legs on display in a black-and-white miniskirt.Janelle accessorized with dangling earrings, studded choke collar, several rings and a bracelet.

Cardi B had a great time at Pride celebrations in West Hollywood, California on Sunday, as she was seen giving attendees shots of Whipshots, her vodka-infused whipped cream collaboration with Starco Brands.The I Like It artist, 29, donned a rainbow-colored bodysuit with blue open-toe sandals as she rode on a float with a number of participants in the parade.The New York native, whose full name is Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, had red and purple streaks in her shoulder-length blonde mane on the sunny day in Southern California. The latest:Cardi B, 29, had a great time at Pride celebrations in West Hollywood, California on Sunday, as she was seen giving attendees shots of Whipshots, her vodka-infused whipped cream collaboration with Starco BrandsShe accessorized with hoop earrings and multiple gold bracelets at the festive outing.She toted a mocha bottle of her Whipshots brand to those who were keeping up with the float she was riding on.

Florida governor Ron DeSantis asked the state’s medical board to ban gender-affirming care for trans individuals.

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GEMMA Collins proves she is the perfect step-mum as she gives boyfriend Rami Hawash's son bike riding lessons. The former Towie and Celebrity Big Brother star took to Instagram to proudly share that she spent her Saturday morning with Rami's three-year-old son Tristan.

Jessica Alba and her husband Cash Warren fully immersed themselves in the Pride Month festivities on Saturday afternoon.The couple were among the stars in attendance atPair of Thieves and Rocco's 'RISE WITH PRIDE' event, which was held atRocco's WeHo in West Hollywood.Jessica cut a stylish figure by pairing her studded motorcycle jacket with lavender high-waisted shorts and matching accessories. Allies:Jessica Alba and her husband Cash Warren fully immersed themselves in the Pride Month festivities on Saturday afternoon.The couple were among the stars in attendance at Pair of Thieves and Rocco's 'RISE WITH PRIDE' event, which was held at Rocco's WeHo in West HollywoodThe 41-year-old actress highlighted her flat stomach in a fitted black bodysuit and threw on a pair of sheer polkadot tights.She gave her petite frame a boost in a pair of black platform heels.

Simon hasn't yet come out as a gay teen to his family or even his friends. But when he falls for an anonymous classmate online, and that secret is threatened, he has to come to terms with his identity.

Legendary actress Lynda Carter shut down social media trolls after she celebrated Pride Month with Wonder Woman artwork.

Nouveau Productions, which Frazier runs with his husband Robert Pullen.All told, the special, star-studded programming to date has been strong in LGBTQ interest and appeal, ranging from an Ella Fitzgerald-themed Christmas show starring Vanessa Williams to the recently launched “Broadway in Concert” series featuring contemporary stars of the Great White Way paying tribute to iconic musicals.None of the specials have been quite as gay, however, as the latest, the explicitly queer-themed True Colors: LGBTQ+ Our Stories, Our Songs.Timed to kick off June’s Pride month, the program features real-life stories of hope, resilience, and triumph from members of the LGBTQ community, including former NBA player Jason Collins and acclaimed Sex and the City star and activist Cynthia Nixon, tied together with musical performances by a hodgepodge of queer talent, accompanied by the APO under Frazier and hosted by transgender Jeopardy! champion Amy Schneider.The performance lineup includes the pioneering lesbian folk/rock duo the Indigo Girls with their chart-topping breakout hit “Closer to Fine,” Drag Race alums Peppermint, Alexis Michelle, and Jujubee giving a spin of “(A Little More) Mascara” from La Cage aux Folles, trans opera singer Breanna Sinclairé covering “Somewhere” from West Side Story, and Tony-, Emmy-, and Grammy-winning stage veteran André de Shields (Hadestown) reviving “The Colors of My Life” from the 1980 musical Barnum.Additional performers include Glee star Chris Colfer, persevering contemporary Christian singer Trey Pearson formerly of the group Everyday Sunday, and young indie-pop artist Morgxn.Premiering Saturday, June 4, on www.PBS.org, the PBS Video app, and select PBS stations nationwide.Local affiliate WETA is

While a huge crowd was gathering in Fair Park for the first day of Dallas Pride weekend and the Miller Lite Music Festival, a handful of right-wingers hit The Strip on Cedar Springs today (Saturday, June 4)  to protest …. well, something.

Riot! Opening Party. Billed as “D.C.’s largest pride party and main event,” Riot!, at Echostage, 2135 Queens Chapel Rd. NE, will kick off the weekend on overdrive, aided and abetted by headliner Symone, winner of Season 13 of RuPaul’s Drag Race, not to mention a bevy of local queens set to work the crowd into a proudful frenzy, including S.H.E., Haus of Bambi, Molasses, Desiree Dik, Jaxknife, Bobby Decanio, and Vagenesis aka National Bearded Empress 2022.

Demi Lovato and Jojo Siwa were among the celebrities in attendance during the Ninth Annual LGBTQ+ Night at Los Angeles' Dodger Stadium on Friday night.The singer, 29, and the dancer, 19, put on jovial displays with fellow attendees as they enjoyed the live action baseball game.Demi was spotted wearing red as they sat in the crowd while Jojo cozied up to her on-again girlfriend Kylie Prew on the field. Night out: Demi Lovato and Jojo Siwa attended the Ninth Annual LGBTQ+ Night at Dodger StadiumDemi flaunted a full face of expertly-applied makeup while sitting comfortably among the other spectators.The former Disney star looked great with perfectly arched eyebrows, fluffy eyelashes and a brick-colored matte lipstick.

The Victorian Pride Centre, Australia’s first purpose-built Pride Centre, is celebrating its namesake month in June with a cultural smorgasbord of events, from a historical exhibition to diverse clothes swap!PRINTED PROTEST, from June 1 until July 31, This exhibition highlights posters, banners and placards across the decades that have focused on campaigns of social and political change for LGBTIQ+ communities. Printed Protest showcases the creativity and determination of LGBTIQ+ communities through the imagery, messaging and artwork that pushed for change.

Priscilla, and the rest is queer history!While this movie probably inspired the previous film, another camp classic about three queer performers traveling across the country should always be added to the list. This film has long been regarded as a queer classic, making this a wonderful addition to your watch list.The film is free to stream on Pluto TV.When this film was released, the girls, gays, and theys were never the same!Based on Patricia Highsmith's 1952 novel The Price of Salt, notable for being one of the few queer novels to feature a happy ending (something that was taboo in publishing at the time), this 2015 adaptation by director Todd Haynes is an unequivocal queer masterpiece.When shop-girl Therese meets a soon-to-be-divorced Carol, her life is flung out of order, and what follows is one of the best queer romance films of all time.

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Variety is taking a look at some of the best LGBTQ podcasts available today, the topics of which include “Drag Race,” financial literacy, comedy, the news and, of course, pop culture. From soundtracking your morning commute to acting as an aural companion in the kitchen, the robust world of podcasts offers opportunities to learn, laugh, cry, ponder, or anything in between.

NFL team have stood up to Twitter trolls who objected to the Patriots’ stadium displaying an electronic version of the rainbow flag for Pride Month.The team Wednesday tweeted a photo of the display at Gillette Stadium near Boston, and it was met with some hateful comments. Commenters wondered if the Patriots would hold a “straight month,” said the team should “stick to football,” and reported they were renouncing their fandom. Some got even worse.

Views expressed in The Advocate’s opinion articles are those of the writers and do not necessarily represent the views of The Advocate or our parent company, Pride Media.“For the first time in the history of our country, a majority of our people believe that the next five years will be worse than the past five years. Two-thirds of our people do not even vote.

The San Francisco-based National Center for Lesbian Rights, along with 90 national and regional LGBTQ organizations, has issued an open letter calling "on policymakers at all levels and in all branches of government to do everything in their power to protect access to abortion care."The letter was issued in advance of the expected U.S. Supreme Court decision this month or in early July in the case out of Mississippi, Dobbs v.

June is celebrated as Pride Month by LGBTQ communities around the world.Thai drag queens attend 'Rainbow Runway for Equality' to kick off Pride Month at Central World Mall on June 1, 2022 in Bangkok, Thailand. June is celebrated as Pride Month by LGBTQ communities around the world.Gallery staff pose with a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by artist Andy Warhol at Phillips auction house on June 1, in London, England.

The United States' LGBTQ expert, Jessica Stern, recently embarked on her first two international trips to Asia and Europe to meet with government and civil society leaders, the State Department announced. President Joe Biden appointed Stern, a lesbian, last June as the second U.S. special envoy for international LGBTQ rights. She assumed her new job at the State Department September 27. She previously served as executive director of OutRight Action International, a globally-focused LGBTQ human rights nonprofit organization based in New York City.Stern is currently traveling to Lithuania, the Netherlands, and Sweden, in a trip that began May 31 and ends June 8. She previously went to Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, May 21-27.During her European trip, Stern is engaging with local human rights defenders and civil society representatives regarding the human rights of LGBTQI+ persons globally, with a specific focus on LGBTQI+ refugees from Ukraine, according to the State Department.Stern is scheduled to speak in a panel discussion "Equality, Diversity, Inclusion: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities" and engage with youth at an informal Q&A session at Baltic Pride's Proud Cities Summit in Lithuania, according to the announcement.

June 1 marks the beginning of Pride month, when parades pop up in cities around the world and rainbows start appearing in ads for liquor, banks, makeup and big-box department stores. These events and campaigns are visible shows of support for the L.G.B.T.Q. community.

This article is part of Overlooked, a series of obituaries about remarkable people whose deaths, beginning in 1851, went unreported in The Times. LONDON — As a determined pioneer of women’s rights, Maureen Colquhoun boldly drew attention to the nascent campaign for feminist change in Britain’s male-dominated Parliament in the 1970s. Once, for instance, she took a group of sex workers with her to a committee room at the Houses of Parliament in her ground-breaking fight to secure for them a new status that would protect them from prosecution.