Category: News

Feb 05
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern Won’t Attend the Auckland Pride ‘Walk’

The PM has announced she will attend the Wellington Pride Parade, however. In 2018, Jacinda Ardern became New Zealand’s first Prime Minister to participate in a pride parade when she walked with Rainbow Labour however, she will not be attending 2019’s replacement walk. Ardern has been a regular attendee over the course of the past […]

Feb 04
Fired Up: Ellen Page Lashes Out About Anti-LGBTI Policies, Racism, and Trump

Canadian born Actor and Producer, Ellen Page has come out swinging against U.S President Donald Trump, his Administration, and its anti-LGBTI policies/rhetoric. Page’s comments which were made during an interview on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert started following a discussion about the recent attack on Empire actor Jussie Smollett in Chicago. Speaking about the horrific racist and homophobic hate […]

Feb 04
Jussie Smollett Speaks About Violent Attack For First Time, While Police Release Images Suspects

Jussie Smollett has spoken out for the first time since becoming the victim of a violent, racist, and homophobic hate crime in Chicago on Tuesday the 29th of January. Smollett’s statement which was released less than a week after the attack was also followed by Chicago Police releasing images of the possible attackers. “Let me start by saying that […]

Feb 02
Brazil’s First Gay Congressman Goes Into Exile Fearing For His Life

Brazil’s first openly gay congressman has fled the country in the aftermath of the nation’s recent election and ongoing death threats against him. Jean Wyllys, who has been described as South America’s very own Harvey Milk, said he was forced to leave the South American nation and is currently residing in Europe for his own safety. Wyllys’ […]

Feb 02
Man Executed on Homosexuality Charges in Iran

A 31-year-old man has become the latest victim of homophobic legislation in Iran after he was hanged after being convicted for violating the nations anti-gay laws. First reported by The Iranian Students’ News Agency (ISNA) the unnamed man was publicly hanged in the City of Kazeroon, a punishment in line with the Islamic Punishment Code in Iran, […]

Jan 31
Auckland Pride Board Member Goes on Expletive-Laden Rant, While Mika Questions Lack of Maori Representation in Festival Programme

Community calls lack of Maori representation into question, while one Pride Board member goes on an expletive-laden attack on “gay white men.” While many of the current board had talked about a more inclusive festival this year, a number of community members are questioning the Auckland Pride’s commitment to Maori representation. Speaking with express, Mika Haka […]

Jan 31
Horror as Empire’s Jussie Smollett Becomes Victim of Racist and Homophobic Hate Crime

Thousands of people have expressed their horror and disgust online, after Jussie Smollett, who is best known for his role in the American Drama Series Empire, became the victim of a horrific hate crime where he was attacked in downtown Chicago. According to police reports, 36-year-old Smollett, was visiting the city to film the show, however, following […]

Jan 30
Bohemian Rhapsody Removed From Best LGBTI Film Nomination Following Abuse Claims

Bohemian Rhapsody has been officially removed as a nominee for best film in the GLAAD Media Awards, following new reports about its director and alleged sexual abuse of teenage boys. The double Golden Globe Winning film, Bohemian Rhapsody, was mostly directed by Bryan Singer, who is now facing claims of sexual assault and abuse of underage boys. Despite being nominated […]