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Stonewall National Museum appoints Molly Lenore to lead national campaign for new LGBTQ+ history hub
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (444+ words) The Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library (SNMAL) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida has announced the appointment of Molly Lenore as Director of Capital Campaign & Major Donors to spearhead efforts to create a new world-class facility to preserve and share millions of…...
Suicide and substance misuse among leading causes of death for LGB+ adults, ONS finds
1+ hour, 58+ min ago (362+ words) Suicide and deaths linked to drugs and alcohol are among the most significant causes of death for adults identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual or other sexual orientations (LGB+) in England and Wales, according to new figures from the Office for…...
Play on Edward Dorking, openly gay survivor of Titanic, to tour UK
22+ hour, 31+ min ago (204+ words) A powerful one-man show,Third Class " A Titanic Story, will tour the UK throughout 2025 and early 2026, offering audiences a fresh perspective on the Titanic tragedy. Written and performed by Russell Lucas, the production tells the extraordinary true story of Edward…...
US Supreme Court to hear landmark cases challenging trans athlete bans
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (332+ words) The United States Supreme Court will hear arguments this week in two cases that could have a profound impact on the rights of trans athletes and the future of equality in sport. The hearings, set for 13 January, will determine whether…...
Rihanna recruits Elon Musk’s trans daughter, Vivian Wilson, for Valentine’s campaign
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (265+ words) Rihanna has tapped Vivian Jenna Wilson - the 21-year-old trans daughter of tech billionaire Elon Musk - to star in her latest Savage X Fenty Valentine's Day campaign, titled'Love So Savage: A Modern Ode to Aphrodite. The campaign, unveiled this week, celebrates…...
Global survey links LGBT-phobia to economic hardship
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (207+ words) A global survey of more than 82,000 LGBTQ+ individuals across 153 countries has revealed a strong link between LGBTQ-phobia and economic insecurity, with serious consequences for health and well-being. The study, conducted by researchers from CNRS, UNAIDS and the LGBT Foundation and…...
‘Brutal’ police operation targets queer-friendly nightclub in Baku, Azerbaijan
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (341+ words) Police in Baku, Azerbaijan have come under intense scrutiny following a raid on Labyrinth nightclub, a well-known queer-friendly venue, which resulted in the detention of more than 100 people. The operation, described by witnesses and activists as "brutal, took place in…...
Cambridge's "only Black drag performer", Guillotina, launches Cambridge Is Chopped as a response to isolation, racism and lack of solidarity
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (256+ words) The first reel shared the incident, sparking outrage and solidarity. The second documented the police's reaction, which drew even more attention and coverage from national outlets. A third reel announced that an investigation had finally been opened, lasting a week…...
“These are the Dolls”: Cardi B honours trans glam squad
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (341+ words) Grammy-winning rapper'Cardi B'has publicly celebrated her trans glam squad, calling them "the dolls" she simply couldn't live without. The heartfelt tribute came during her stint as a guest judge on the'January 2'premiere of'RuPaul's Drag Race'season18, on the accompanying behind'the'scenes series'Untucked....
Coffee, Sea Swims and Connection: Meet Tonic! Gay Sober Socials
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (489+ words) There's a quiet shift happening in LGBTQ+ social life - one that doesn't revolve around last orders, blurry nights, or needing a drink just to feel part of the room. I caught up with Kevin Sowden and Matt Roff, the co-founders…...