Day: November 11, 2025

Nov 11
“Visibility is Powerful” Botswana Holds Its First-Ever Pride March

On 1 November 2025, the small village of Palapye, Botswana, made history by hosting the country’s first-ever local Pride march — a milestone event in the fight for equality, visibility and dignity for the LGBTIQ+ community. In a country where tradition, religion, and cultural conservatism often dominate public discourse, Pride in Palapye wasn’t just a […]

Nov 11
Dawson’s Creek Star Reflects on the Fear and Legacy of Playing TV’s First Gay Teen Kiss

More than 25 years after his groundbreaking role on Dawson’s Creek, Kerr Smith still vividly recalls the intense emotions surrounding his portrayal of Jack McPhee — a character who would become a television trailblazer for LGBTQ+ representation. Speaking on the Pod Meets World podcast, Smith revealed that learning his character was going to come out […]

Nov 11
Peach PRC’s First NZ Headline Shows Confirmed in March 2026

Australia’s beloved LGBTQ+ pop powerhouse, Peach PRC, is hitting the road with her Wandering Spirit Tour, bringing a string of headline shows to stages across Australia and New Zealand in March 2026. The tour marks Peach PRC’s biggest shows to date, including her first-ever headline performances in New Zealand. Having wowed audiences worldwide on sold-out […]

Nov 11
Apple Bows to Chinese Government, Removes LGBTQ+ Apps

Apple has removed two of China’s most popular gay dating apps—Blued and Finka—from its App Store in the country, following a directive from China’s top internet regulator. According to a report by Wired, the Cyberspace Administration of China ordered the tech giant to pull both apps, which cater to the LGBTQ+ community and are widely […]

Nov 11
US Supreme Court Rejects Appeal to Overturn Marriage Equality

The US Supreme Court has declined to hear former county clerk Kim Davis’ latest appeal challenging the landmark Obergefell v. Hodges decision, which legalised same-sex marriage nationwide in 2015. In a one-line entry on its order list, the Court stated simply: “The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied.” No explanation was provided for […]