Tag: activism
Just one day after Georgia's Parliament passed a highly controversial anti-LGBTQ+ law, Kesaria Abramidze, a 37-year-old influencer, actress and model known for her activism and open discussions about her transgender identity, was tragically murdered in her home.
The heartbreaking incident occurred just one day after Georgia's Parliament passed a highly...
The Stonewall Inn, the iconic gay dive bar that became a pivotal site for the LGBTQ+ rights movement following a 1969 police raid, has been reclaimed by the LGBTQ+ community.
After undergoing significant changes over the past 55 years, despite its historic significance, 51 Christopher St., which housed the Stonewall's...
Zander Murray, Scottland’s first openly gay footballer, has announced his retirement from professional football.
In an interview with the BBC, the 32-year-old expressed that this season would mark the end of his football career, stating, “I think you just know when your time is up, and that’s where I’m at....
Human Rights groups and activists in Uganda have initiated a legal battle against the government’s severe Anti-Homosexuality Act, a law that has caused widespread condemnation internationally.
Signed by President Yoweri Museveni in May, the law intensifies the already harsh stance against LGBTQ+ individuals in Uganda, imposing the death penalty for...
Human rights organisations are raising alarms over the recent actions of Jordanian authorities, accusing them of a crackdown on LGBTQ+ activists and organisations.
Reports from the Human Rights Watch (HRW) indicate a systematic campaign by the General Intelligence Department (GID) and the Public Security Directorate to suppress discussions around...
Music icon Cher is sounding the alarm on the potential threats the transgender community could face from the Republican Party as the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches.
The 77-year-old singer, known for hits like “Strong Enough,” has a personal connection to the trans community with her son, Chaz Bono, being...
Outspoken transgender TV personality Caitlyn Jenner has found herself under scrutiny once again as LGBTQ+ activists accused her of undermining the trans rights movement.
Jenner, who courageously came out as trans in 2015, initially received global praise; however has faced criticism for her recent actions that have distanced her from...
Rugby World Cup winner Ben Cohen showed the world how straight men could be great allies. He joins Oliver Hall over Zoom to talk about stripping off for the cover of a gay magazine, connecting with rainbow communities, and making his acting debut in Patterns.
From his family home in...
