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I’m often asked, “How are you so body confident”. Well, you guessed it I’m not your stereotypically marketable muscle-bound gay Jock, that they try to promote as the only accepted body form in our community that’s worth acknowledgement. The celebration of Body Diversity is long overdue, and one which could help many of our community […]
From my experience, I have noticed a worrying lack of connection and empathy within our community and society as a whole. With the rise of social media, we have become more disconnected and able to judge others. The way we reduce each other to a list of criteria is concerning. Racist and exclusionary comments like, […]
French rugby league club Catalans Dragons have found themselves in hot water following the announcement of a one-year contract with disgraced homophobe Israel Folau. Speaking about the matter, Catalans Dragons Chairman Bernard Guasch claimed that the club wanted “to give Israel a new opportunity to shine on the pitch.” Guasch also added that the club does not support or […]
In the hot summer of 2017, I was volunteering for Middlemore Hospital as a part of the ‘rainbow’ program when a church leader told me, “summer is hot, but hell is hotter.” His reference to high temperatures had me thinking about praying the climate crisis away but he was worried about my ‘queerness.’ He casually, […]
Wellington Pride parade returns in 2020 with a new time and a promise that the event will remain inclusive. The 2020 Wellington International Pride Parade (WIPP) hits the streets at 6pm on Saturday 7 March, this year themed “WATER; Dive into your Pride, TE WAI; Tō Mana. Whakarukuhia!” WIPP Board Co-Chair Richard Tait said, “following the […]
I came out as identifying as gay at the age of 21. For some of you, that will seem a young age and for others, you will appreciate the years I lost to my silence. I regret that I waited for so long and I sympathise for my younger self and others who live in […]
LGBT+ police officers will participate in Rainbow Pride Auckland’s walking parade on Saturday 29 February. Police will be returning to Ponsonby Road for next month’s pride parade. While details around the police’s participation is still being worked through, express understands that police will have a ‘walking float’ and be free to wear their uniforms if […]
Check out the Five finalists for Mr Gay New Zealand 2020! The finalists will complete a number of tasks before the final weekend which will see the winner announced on stage at the Ending HIV Big Gay Out on Sunday the 9th of February. Jethro Gardiner From: New Windsor Born: 24/02/1986 Mr Gay New Zealand […]