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A 13-year-old transgender girl, Becky Pepper-Jackson, is challenging West Virginia’s restrictive law against trans students in sports. Supported by her mother, Heather, and legal advocacy from the ACLU, Pepper-Jackson is fighting to overturn the state’s ban, which has been a point of contention since its inception by Governor Jim Justice in 2021. The legislation in […]
Malaysian authorities have mandated concert organisers to implement power cut-off measures following an onstage kiss between Matty Healy, lead singer of the British band The 1975, and his bandmate Ross MacDonald on stage at the Good Vibes Festival in Kuala Lumpur. The kiss, which was described as a protest against Malaysia’s strict anti-LGBTQ+ laws, resulted […]
G.A.Y Auckland celebrated Halloween Weekend with a major asylum party, leading G.A.Y Auckland’s faithful crown to create their craziest Halloween costumes for a wild weekend! [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”1937″ display=”slideshow”]G.A.Y Auckland, Basement Level 262 Karangahape Road. Photos | Peter Jennings.
G.A.Y Auckland celebrated Halloween Weekend with a major asylum party, leading G.A.Y Auckland’s faithful crown to create their craziest Halloween costumes for a wild weekend! [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”1936″ display=”slideshow”]G.A.Y Auckland, Basement Level 262 Karangahape Road. Photos | Peter Jennings.
Former YOUR EX cover star James Mustapic has been crowned the winner of Celebrity Treasure Island 2023. The Celebrity Treasure Island-winning comedian stated: “Our beautiful trans community need our love right now, and this money will make a massive difference in supporting those who are struggling out there.” Gender Minorities Aotearoa is a national transgender […]
Over 70 individuals have been detained by Nigerian security authorities in the country’s northeastern region on allegations of holding a same-sex wedding ceremony, an act criminalised under Nigerian law. The arrests, which occurred on Saturday, the 21st of October, highlight the prevalent discrimination and violence against the LGBT+ community in Nigeria, which has criminalised same-sex […]
Historian Gareth Watkins reflects on significant dates in Aotearoa New Zealand’s history that had a unique impact on our queer communities. 19 October 1955 Activist and community icon Shelley Te Waiariki Howard was born in Hastings. For much of her life, Howard had tried to suppress her femininity. It wasn’t until her late 50s that […]
Wellington-born choreographer Todd Williamson has worked with Parris Goebel, Lorde, and Rita Ora, as well as some of K-Pop’s biggest stars. He talks to YOUR EX about falling in love with dance, coming out as a teenager, and getting his big break! Where did you grow up in New Zealand and what was the experience […]