Uefa denies request to light Allianz Arena in rainbow colours
Request was in response to anti-LGBTQ+ legislation passed by Hungarian parliament
Xbox Game Studios Exec Says Its Main Focus Is Diversity
Microsoft’s recent Xbox & Bethesda showcase at E3 gave a glimpse into the company’s publishing strategy, with its broad mix of big titles, new games, ports, and varied indie games. A new interview with Xbox Game Studios head of publishing Peter Wyse by Polygon has given further insight into those plans–with the exec pointing to…
Ekta Kapoor On Releasing Two LGBTQ Shows – The Married Woman & His Storyy: Let’s Normalize These Love Stories
After the success of The Married Woman, producer Ekta Kapoor recently announced a new show titled His Storyy set to release on the streaming platform ALTBalaji. His Storyy is the second LGBTQ-themed show releasing in the course of just two months. {image-ektakapoor-1618488342.jpg
Activists To Protest Latham’s Anti-LGBT Bills In Sydney On June 5
The next protest against One Nation MP Mark Latham’s anti-LGBTQI bills is scheduled for June 5, at the Town Hall in Sydney. The protests against … The post Activists To Protest Latham’s Anti-LGBT Bills In Sydney On June 5 appeared first on Star Observer.
Tasmania Elections: Liberals, Labor, Greens Assure Pro-LGBT Policies
Tasmanians will head to the polls for the state’s Parliament on May 1. The local LGBTQI+ community can now vote with the knowledge that all … The post Tasmania Elections: Liberals, Labor, Greens Assure Pro-LGBT Policies appeared first on Star Observer.
Videos of transgender women beaten and forced to strip in Benin go viral
A series of videos that show three transgender women being beaten and harassed in a bar in Benin’s economic capital Cotonou on 1 May 2020 have gone viral on social media. Our team spoke to the victims, who are now safe in a shelter that specifically caters to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ)…
Melbourne’s Port Phillip City Council Reverses Vote Against Rainbow Reforms
A fortnight after a local Melbourne council voted down proposals for Rainbow Tick accreditation and the setting up of an LGBTQIA+ advisory committee, the decision … The post Melbourne’s Port Phillip City Council Reverses Vote Against Rainbow Reforms appeared first on Star Observer.
Shock And Grief Over Tongan LGBT Activist Polikalepo Kefu’s Murder
The violent murder of much loved and fierce LGBTQI Tongan activist, Polikalepo Kefu, on Saturday May 1, has shocked the local and international community. Local … The post Shock And Grief Over Tongan LGBT Activist Polikalepo Kefu’s Murder appeared first on Star Observer.
GLAAD finds top social media sites “categorically unsafe” for LGBTQ people
The leading social media sites — Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube — are all “categorically unsafe” for LGBTQ people, according to a new study from GLAAD, the results of which were revealed Sunday on “Axios on HBO.”The big picture: GLAAD had pl…