MAVERICK LIFE: Fighting homophobia: ‘We must work to change hearts and minds, because changing the laws is not enough’
State-sponsored homophobia is still statutory in at least 32 African countries – the need to strengthen pan-African solidarity in the struggle for LGBTQI+ equality was at the core of the biennial PAI conference, held in August 2021.
Bill For Mandatory LGBT Education In Primary Schools Passed In Youth Parliament
Six young students from Westbourne Grammar in Melbourne’s west have fought for compulsory LGBTQIA+ education in primary schools. Their Compulsory LGBTQIA+ Education for Primary School … The post Bill For Mandatory LGBT Education In Primary Schools Passed In Youth Parliament appeared first on Star Observer.
‘Everyone’s mental health is messed up’ – Saunders on making a stand in Tokyo
Olympic shot putter Raven Saunders talks to BBC Sport about making a stand at Tokyo 2020, TikTok, LGBTQ+ visibility and putting her mental health first…
Annual Australian LGBTQI Women’s Health Conference Goes Virtual
Australian experts, researchers, advocates, health professionals and members of the community will converge online on November 4 as the 5th annual LGBTIQ Women’s Health Conference … The post Annual Australian LGBTQI Women’s Health Conference Goes Virtual appeared first on Star Observer…Statement honouring the Sisters in Spirit vigils across Canada
I urge all Canadians to take time today to honour the Indigenous women, girls and Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex and asexual (2SLGBTQQIA+) people who are missing or have been murdered…
Transgender Dear White People producer boycotts Netflix for showing Dave Chapelle biopic
Comedian Dave Chappelle, 48, and Netflix are facing backlash from the LGBTQ community for making remarks in his latest special including from Jaclyn Moore, a showrunner…
Jon Gruden Resigns As Raiders Head Coach After Alleged Racist & Anti-LGBTQ Emails Were Released
According to Sports Illustrated, Raiders coach Jon Gruden resigned after the offensive emails he reportedly sent between 2010 to 2018 were discovered, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports. Jon Gruden spoke with #Raiders owner Mark Davis a short time ago to inform Davis of his decision. It’s official…
The Overlooked LGBTQ+ History of the Harlem Renaissance
Acknowledging the queer culture of the Harlem Renaissance is essential in order to paint a full picture of the period…
Trump’s presidency linked to LGBTQ mental distress, studies find
Anxiety. Depression. Stress. These are some of the emotions LGBTQ Americans experienced during the Trump administration, according to two recent studies.