Category: News
MMA fighters in the United States have vowed to step in and protect Drag Queens working during a Drag Brunch Show following threats of protests from anti-LGBTQ+ groups. The Drag Brunch Show, scheduled to be held at Primantis Bros. restaurant in West Virginia, was cancelled by organisers after they received threats of protest and “legal […]
The Supreme Court of Kenya has upheld a 2015 High Court ruling that grants the National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (NGLHRC) the right to be legally registered as a Non-Government Organisation. The decision marks the end of a decade-long legal battle, during which the NGLHRC faced repeated rejections due to the presence of […]
Organisers of Pride in the Square have cancelled tonight’s (Friday, 24 Feb) programming due to severe weather. Auckland Live and Auckland Pride announced the cancellation of the Friday programme to ensure the safety of the community following forecasted severe weather expected to hit the city. “We are working with our artists to see how much […]
Qtopia Sydney, The City’s first Queer Museum, has officially launched, showcasing two exhibitions just in time for Sydney WorldPride 2023. Qtopia Sydney has launched just in time for Sydney WorldPride, with two physical exhibition spaces being unveiled to the public for the first time at The Bandstand and the National Art School. The two exhibitions […]
Mika, the singer behind the hit song “Grace Kelly,” has opened up about facing homophobia in the early years of his career. In a new interview with the i, Mika revealed that he was often told his music was “too gay” and that he was accused of “brazen homophobia.” He explained how the music industry […]
A petition with almost 30,000 signatures is calling on the Canadian government to allow transgender and non-binary people to claim asylum in the country due to what it deems “eliminationist laws” in their home countries, including so-called safe Western democracies. The petition specifically cites the UK, where Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is reportedly considering removing […]
Fifteen Thousand people turned out in support of the rainbow community at Auckland’s Rainbow Parade on Ponsonby Road last night, marking the return of a motorized Parade for the city. With over 45 community groups, organisations, and businesses taking part in Auckland’s first motorized Rainbow Parade and one of the largest yet for the city, […]
Event Manager Shaughn Woodcock spills the tea on all the ‘wow’ moments we can look forward to at Saturday’s Rainbow Parade on Ponsonby Road. After Auckland has faced a hellish few weeks, Saturday’s Rainbow Parade will bring an abundance of joy and the chance to proudly celebrate inclusion, diversity, and our Rainbow communities. For the […]