Category: News

Aug 09
Trans Model In Olympics Opening Ceremony

Supermodel Leandra Medeiros Cerezo cycled in the opening ceremony in Rio with Brazillian atheletes behind her. Her role in the opening ceremony made history as the first trans woman to participate in the opening ceremony. When it was announced in January this year that trans athletes can compete without undergoing gender surgery, the model said, […]

Aug 08
Auckland Pride Board Member Attacked

Model, designer and Auckland Pride Board Member Zakk d’Larté Attacked in Otahuhu Zakk d’Larté is a well-known personality in Auckland LGBTIQ+ community. He is known for his distinctive style and glamorous personality. His face is the friendliest yet most exclusive in any high end party. On 5 August he was attacked and brutally beaten up by […]

Aug 06
Syrian Man Beheaded and Mutilated in Possible Homophobic Attack

Muhammed Wisam Sankari’s body was found headless and mutilated on 25 July. It was identified later by his housemates. Muhammed arrived in Istanbul one year ago. His body was found in Yenikapi, a central district. Muhammed was trying to leave Turkey because according to him his life was in extreme danger. The friends of Muhammed told […]

Aug 06
Kiwi short film makes Indiewire’s Project of the Month

Welby Ings is a well known New Zealand filmmaker who is known for unique visual style bringing arthouse cinema to wholesome cinematic experience. Ings has made truly amazing short films like “Boy” and “Munted”. Both his previous films have been to more than 50 international film festivals and have won numerous awards. Boy was also long […]

Aug 05
Mufti Gets Progressive, Pope Goes Back in Time

The Grand Mufti of Egypt gave a positive statement about LGBT community but would never accept LGBT lifestyle. His comments are being appreciated by Muslims and non-Muslims. The grand Mufti of Egypt Shawki Allam said, LGBT community should not be bashed and is unacceptable to hurt them even though homosexuality is not allowed in Islam. […]

Aug 05
Conversion Therapy Banned in Seattle: Yes, it Still Exists!

The city council of Seattle has voted with majority to put an end to advertising or practicing gay conversion therapy. This therapy is considered to have severe psychological effects. It is banned in cities like Washington D.C., Cincinnati, Miami Beach, along with state bans in California, Illinois, New Jersey, Oregon, Vermont. It is surprising to […]

Aug 03
Zumba Instructor Dances Again After Recovering From Orlando Shooting

Going through a traumatic event is hard but standing up after it is harder. But for Angel Colon the mass shooting he experienced in Pulse nightclub has made him even stronger. He was shot multiple times during the shooting and was rushed to the hospital. However, last week he performed on stage with 7,500 people […]

Aug 03
Chiefs Player Issues Public Apology After Homophobic Slur

Chiefs player Michael Allardice has publicly apologized after he was accused of using a homophobic slur. The super rugby semifinal was on Saturday during which Hurricanes won the match. The Chiefs were celebrating their participation at Okoroire hot pools, near Matamata. These celebrations are known as Mad Mondays in rugby. A Waikato man Brendan Barraclough […]