Government of Canada announces the construction and operation of a new emergency shelter in Natoaganeg (Eel Ground) First Nation
Natoaganeg (Eel Ground) First Nation will be the site of a new shelter for Indigenous women, children and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people in times of great need and crisis. This new shelter will be the first of its kind located in rural New Brunswick and will serve 15 Mi’kmaw and Maliseet communities, as well as extending shelter…
Sydney WorldPride 2023 Plans to Reinvigorate Struggling Oxford Street
In 2019, when Sydney won the bid to host WorldPride 2023, it was an acknowledgement of Australia’s thriving LGBTQI+ communities. But it also comes as a lifeline … The post Sydney WorldPride 2023 Plans to Reinvigorate Struggling Oxford Street appeared first on Star Observer.Government of Canada announces new shelters for Indigenous Peoples facing gender-based violence
The Government of Canada is committed to securing the safety of Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people who are escaping gender-based violence.
New Beltline community space named after Calgary LGBTQ2S+ leader opens
A new gathering space opened in Calgary’s Beltline district Wednesday. The park is named after Calgary’s Lois Szabo, a founding member of the city’s first gay club.
Andrew Cuomo Responds to Damning Attorney General Report With Slideshow of People He Hasn’t Sexually Harassed
It was one of several bizarre lines of defense, including the one wherein the governor declared “I do it with everyone. Black and white, young and old, straight and LGBTQ, powerful people, friends, strangers, people who I meet on the street.”
COVID-19 Lockdown & The Impact On LGBT Migrants, Refugees And Asylum Seekers
With Sydney’s current COVID-19 Delta strain lockdown, LGBTQI migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers struggle to access their communities, as organisations lack funding. In an already … The post COVID-19 Lockdown & The Impact On LGBT Migrants, Refugees And Asylum Seekers appeared first on Star Observer.
LGBTQ Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum tapped for US religious freedom commission
Kleinbaum has previously served on the commission, which monitors religious freedom abroad
Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard makes history as first openly trans athlete to compete at Olympics
New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard made history on Monday as the first openly transgender female athlete to compete at the Olympics.Why it matters: The presence of trans and nonbinary athletes at this year’s Games has been celebrated by LGBTQ+ rights adv…
DaBaby’s Lollapalooza Gig Canceled After His Comments About LGBTQ+ Community
Organizers of the 2021 Lollapalooza music festival in Chicago have canceled DaBaby’s headlining performance amid controversy over his recent homophobic comments. The 29-year-old rapper, who had (https://twitter.com/DaBabyDaBaby/status/1419711744751046662) over his set that was scheduled to take place Sunday, Aug. 1, has not responded directly about the decision. His rep had no immediate...