Media · Aug 9
BBC Commentator's Pronoun Error Sparks On-Air Correction
BBC commentator misgenders non-binary shot putter Raven Saunders during Paris 2024 Olympics, corrected live on air. #Paris2024 #NonBinary #RavenSaunders
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People · Aug 8
MLB Mourns Billy Bean: A Trailblazer for LGBTQ+ Inclusion Dies at 60
MLB and the LGBTQ+ community mourn the loss of Billy Bean, a true pioneer in baseball inclusion. #BillyBean #LGBTQ #MLB
Politics · Aug 7
Cat Lovers Rally for Kamala Harris, Raise $360K in Response to JD Vance's Remarks
Cat lovers united to support Kamala Harris, raising over $360K! Humor, community, and activism in action. #KamalaHarris #Fundraising #CatLovers
Sports · Aug 6
Colin Jackson: The Journey of an Olympic Legend and Gay Trailblazer
Discover the inspiring story of Colin Jackson, a gay former Olympic athlete and BBC commentator at the Paris 2024 Games. #Olympics #LGBTQ #ColinJackson
Sports · Aug 5
Olympic Rower Robbie Manson Turns to OnlyFans for Financial Support
Olympian Robbie Manson finds financial freedom through OnlyFans, earning more than his rowing career. #LGBTQ #OnlyFans #Olympics
Sports · Aug 4
Vatican Deplores Paris Olympics Drag Show for Religious Offense
Vatican criticizes Paris Olympics opening for drag show scene. Did it mock "The Last Supper"? #Paris2024 #Vatican #LGBTQ
LGBTQ Rights · Aug 4
Outcry Over Female Boxer Imane Khelif Ignites Fears for LGBTQ+ and Women Athletes
Hateful comments misidentify boxer Imane Khelif, sparking fears for LGBTQ+ and women athletes. #Olympics #LGBTQ #SportsControversy
LGBTQ Rights · Aug 3
Why the Kids Online Safety Act Threatens LGBTQ+ Rights
The Kids Online Safety Act could censor vital LGBTQ+ resources. Learn why this bill is sparking concerns. #KOSA #LGBTQ #OnlineSafety
Sports · Aug 2
UFC Fighter Dumps Harley-Davidson Over 'Woke' Policies
Sean Strickland to sell his Harley due to company's 'woke' initiatives. #UFC #HarleyDavidson #Boycott
Life · Aug 2
Why 18% of LGBTQ+ Adults Remain in the Closet: A Closer Look
Why do 18% of LGBTQ+ adults never come out? A revealing Gallup study sheds light on the reasons. #LGBTQ #ComingOut #GallupReport
Sports · Jul 31
LGB Alliance Criticizes Drag Queen Torchbearer at Paris Olympics
French drag queen Minima Gesté faces backlash from LGB Alliance for her role in Olympic torch relay. #LGBTQ #Paris2024 #Olympics
Community · Jul 31
Chesterfield Pride Faces Backlash Over Controversial Milkshake Game
Chesterfield Pride sparks outrage with a controversial milkshake game targeting Nigel Farage. Critics call it incitement. #ChesterfieldPride #NigelFarage #LGBTQ
Law & Courts · Jul 24
Court Upholds Tennessee Anti-Drag Law, Impact on LGBTQ+ Theater Dismissed
Federal court upholds Tennessee's anti-drag show law, dismissing LGBTQ+ theater's lawsuit. What does this mean for drag performers? #LGBTQ #DragShows #TennesseeLaw
People · Jul 14
Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Renowned Sex Therapist, Passes Away at 96
Dr. Ruth Westheimer, beloved sex therapist and media icon, has passed away at 96. Her legacy in sex education will never be forgotten. #DrRuth #Legacy #SexEducation
Family · Jul 13
Mother's Sacrifice: Shielding Her Daughter's Trans Identity in the Bahamas
A mother's love knows no bounds: Discover how Taylor Casey shielded her daughter's trans identity in the Bahamas. #TransRights #FamilySupport #LGBTQ
Community · Jul 12
Queer Craft Club Collaborates with Skittles: A Sweet Celebration of LGBTQ Creativity
Discover how Queer Craft Club and Skittles are celebrating LGBTQ creativity with a sweet and colorful collaboration. #QueerCraftClub #LGBTQCreativity #Skittles
People · Jul 12
Robin Roberts Discusses Her Journey of Coming Out on Jamie Kern Lima's Podcast
Robin Roberts shares her coming-out story on Jamie Kern Lima's podcast. A heartfelt and inspiring conversation. #LGBTQ #ComingOut #RobinRoberts
Activism · Jul 12
Trevor Project's New Leadership: Jaymes Black Takes the Helm
Meet Jaymes Black, the new CEO of the Trevor Project, ready to lead and inspire the LGBTQ community. #LGBTQ #Leadership #TrevorProject