UK study examines stigmas against LGBTQ and people with mental health problems
A study of stigma against LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer) people in British Society has shown that there is less stigma against these groups that might be expected from social and media perceptions. The same study looked at stigma against people with mental health problems and discovered that they continue to experience higher…
Mihlali Ndamase apologises to the LGBTQIA+ community
Mihlali Ndamase apologuses to the LGBTQIA+ community for using derogatory words while attacking her ex-lover, Leeroy Sidambe. Mihlali sparked a stir this week during a live chat on Instagram where she called Leeroy a double adapter and after-nine, suggesting he is bisexual. The influencer faced backlash after the live chat due to the derogatory terms…
Government Announces New Decision To Include LGBTQIA+ Census Questions
The Australian government has today announced the decision to reinstate questions about sexual orientation and gender in the 2026 Census, a significant win for the LGBTQIA+ community following weeks of … The post Government Announces New Decision To Include LGBTQIA+ Census Questions appeared first on Star Observer…
‘Not a fact of life’: Tim Walz slams JD Vance’s comments on Georgia school shooting
Walz’s jabs at Vance came during his address to the LGBTQ+ advocacy group on Saturday evening…
Trip.com co-founder, Grindr board member among SG’s 50 richest
One of them is Tiga Investments CEO George Raymond Zage III, who is also on the board of LGBTQ dating app Grindr…
GLAAD’s Studio Responsibility Index Finds Decline in Overall LGBTQ Representation, but More Lead Roles and Racial Diversity
GLAAD, the LGBTQ media advocacy organization, has released its 12th annual Studio Responsibility Index tracking films released during 2023. Despite “a huge increase in LGBTQ characters who were front and center in their own narratives,” the study found the number of films with LGBTQ characters dropped in 2023…
ACON Receives $1.3 Million Grant for LGBTQIA+ Women’s Health
The Albanese Labor Government has confirmed that they’re investing $3.6 million in three women’s health initiatives. And one of these is longstanding NSW LGBTQIA+ health organisation ACON, for their initiative … The post ACON Receives $1.3 Million Grant for LGBTQIA+ Women’s Health appeared first on Star Observer…
Reimagining A World-Famous Monster: #DRCL Manga Creator Shin’ichi Sakamoto
Shin’ichi Sakamoto gives us a deeper look at his award-winning title’s LGBTQ+ themes and how hie draws “with an awareness of beauty…