Dave Chappelle Theater Naming at Alma Mater Delayed After Netflix Special Controversy
Dave Chappelle’s alma mater, The Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, D.C., has put the brakes on renaming its theater after the comedian, the institution announced Friday. The school cited concerns over Chappelle’s Netflix special “The Closer,” which elicited controversy for his comments about the LGBTQ+ community and transgender people…
More Republican leaders try to ban books on race, LGBTQ issues
In the latest instance, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster calls on the state’s department of education to look into banning a book about queer identity, saying the content is sexually explicit…
Randi Weingarten says LGBTQ people exist and banning books isn’t something we should stand for
Randi Weingarten says LGBTQ people exist and banning books isn’t something we should stand for
Publicist Launches Production Company Focused on Genre Fare and LGBTQ+ Content
Publicist Mitch Swan, who serves as president of his own firm, Millennial PR, is expanding his workload with the launch of a new independent production company. Under the name Reckless Abandon Prods., Swan will develop and produce projects with a focus on genre and horror fare…
NASA’s First Lesbian Astronaut Sally Ride To Feature On US Coin
Astronaut Dr. Sally Ride will be the first LGBTQI person to appear on U.S. currency, as part of the US Mint’s American Women Quarters Program. … The post NASA’s First Lesbian Astronaut Sally Ride To Feature On US Coin appeared first on Star Observer…
Russ Gluyas LOVES ‘Oldies With Attitude’
By Jacqualine Hardy Behind that disarming smile lies a steely resolve to ensure that all of our over 55 LGBTQI community stay active, healthy, connected … The post Russ Gluyas LOVES ‘Oldies With Attitude’ appeared first on Star Observer…
Reform Jewish seminary report uncovers 50 years of sexual misconduct
RNS) — The report shows many of its rabbinical students said the seminary had an ‘old boys’ club’ mentality that allowed sexual harassment against women and LGBTQ students to fester. The post Reform Jewish seminary report uncovers 50 years of sexual misconduct appeared first on Religion News Service…
Abigail Shrier: Activist Teachers Recruit Middle Schoolers for ‘LGBTQ Clubs,’ Mock Parents
Author and journalist Abigail Shrier said authenticated documents and audio files sent to her reveal activist teachers are working to personally recruit middle-school-age children for “LGBTQ clubs” by tracking their Google searches, all while subverting parents…
Books Capturing LGBT Experiences Are Important
Reading has always been a love of mine but when I was younger, I struggled to find books that had LGBTQI representation. I know books … The post Books Capturing LGBT Experiences Are Important appeared first on Star Observer…