Day: June 9, 2015

Jun 09
Iggy Azalea Forced to Cancel Pittsburgh Pride Performance Amid Allegations of Homophobia

Iggy Azalea has canceled her headline performance at Pittsburgh Pride after facing criticism for her past use of homophobic and racist language.   Iggy Azalea has cancelled her planned performance at Pittsburgh Pride this weekend after coming under fire for past homophobic and racist tweets the RnB star made resurfaced, The Australian rapper was scheduled […]

Jun 09
Police and Protestors Face Off at Site of Sydney Transphobic Attack

Police last night blocked access to a Sydney pub as hundreds gathered to protest after an attack on a trans* woman in response to allegations the venue did not do enough to prevent the incident from occurring. Stephanie McCarthy was due to play a gig at the venue on Friday night with her band Love […]

Jun 09
Participants Sought For Groundbreaking New Research on GLBT Relationships

Participants are being sought for new research on how GLBT negotiate their sexual relationships. Melanie Beres, PhD is a senior lecturer at the University of Otago’s department of Sociology, Gender and Social Work is looking for volunteers to participate in new research into how GLBT people negotiate their sexual relationships. Speaking to express, Beres says that […]

Jun 09
Gambia Rejects US Criticism on GLBT Rights Record, Expels EU Ambassador

Gambian President Yahya Jammeh has rebuffed criticism from both the United States and the European Union on the African nation’s GLBT rights record. In a statement from the Gambian President Yahya Jammeh read out on state run television, the Gambian  government has claimed it has a right to discriminate against GLBT people. Jammeh rejected rebuffed criticism […]