The LGBTQ+ Pride events taking place across Greater Manchester in 2022

Heartstopper, it turns out you aren’t the only one. Russell T Davies, who rebooted the Doctor Who television series in 2005 and ran it until 2010, was also blown away by Finney.“We all fell in love with her in Heartstopper, one of those shows which changes the world – and now Yasmin can change the Whoniverse,” the showrunner, who’ll return to Doctor Who in 2023, told the BBC.Finney is set to star in the role of Rose, a name very familiar to long-time Whovians.

WTVJ reports. Miami-Dade County police have not confirmed this and have released few details about the case.Morris’s friends and family, who called her Sequence, held a vigil at the site where she was found, with about 100 people attending.

The artist known as Tom of Finland would have turned 102 this year. A pioneer of LGBTQ and erotic arts, Tom of Finland not only pushed the boundaries of homoerotic art and censorship in the 1950s and 60s, but his images became intertwined with gay culture and the gay aesthetic of the 1970s until present day.His stylized and exaggerated images of masculine men being joyfully erotic changed the way that many gay men saw themselves and their sexuality.

Prince William and Elton John were among those praising U.K. soccer player Jake Daniels for coming out as gay this week.

Reddit's "Am I The A**hole" (AITA) forum under a throwaway account, the man—who's white—explained that he briefly lived with his best friend's family, otherwise known as his "Black family," as a teenager after his parents kicked him out.The post has garnered more than 11,000 upvotes and over 700 comments from Redditors who argued that his best friend's family should be included in his wedding photos, considering they were the ones who took him in after his biological family cast him out.At the beginning of his post, the man explained that his sister "outed" him as gay to his "very wealthy, conservative parents" when he was 16."After a long back-and-forth between them and me, they decided to kick me out two days after my 17th birthday," he said.According to a 2017 study from Chapin Hall, LGBT youth are "120 percent more likely to experience homelessness than their heterosexual and cisgendered peers," Newsweek reported.The study found that of the U.S.'s 1.6 million homeless youth, more than 40 percent identified as LGBT. This homelessness rate, said the study, is "rooted in the lack of acceptance of LGBT youth, both in and outside their homes.""Most homeless LGBT people end up on the streets before their 18th birthday, and about a quarter first experience homelessness before they celebrate their sweet 16," the study found, according to Newsweek.Fortunately, the Redditor said his friend's family took him in after his parents kicked him out."In the six months I lived there, my friend's mom became my mom, and her dad became my dad.

On the opening page of Alejandro Varela’s debut novel The Town of Babylon, the protagonist Andrés identifies the moment his intuition told him to turn the other way, to resist the temptation toward mess. Of course, he ignores his own judgment and goes anyway.

The Pretoria-based OUT LGBT Well-being says it is alarmed at ongoing reports that gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (MSM) are falling prey to kidnappers and extortionists on dating and networking apps.

Original ‘Queer Eye’ hosts Jai Rodriguez and Carson Kressley at the House of DIFFA EXTRAVAGANZA Gala. (Courtesy photos by Joseph Brewster)

POZ magazine.The bill, SB 164, was first introduced by Republican state senator Chuck Hufstetler in the Senate and was supported in the House by Republican representative Sharon Cooper. According to Georgia Equality, the legislation had received “almost unanimous support” in both chambers.Georgia follows the lead of many other states that have updated their HIV-related laws to better align with modern science, particularly the U=U movement.

Monkeypox virus, bringing to seven the total number of patients infected with the dangerous virus. According to a report in the Independent, the most recent cases of the zoonotic disease which can be fatal in up to 10 percent of its victims, were among gay, bisexual, or men who have sex with men, and who appeared to have contracted the disease in London. Monkeypox virus is endemic to central and western Africa, and U.K.

A graduating high school senior left his classmates gagging as he ascended to prom king royalty… in full drag.Cristian Hernandez, 18, donned a sequined gown and blonde wig as he worked the runway to accept his crown and sash, much to the delight of his Jeffersonville High School peers.The triumphant moment was captured on video and shared to Hernandez’s TikTok.“King… queen… whatever you wanna call it I’m still that b*tch,” he wrote in the caption.king… queen… whatever you wanna call it im still that bitch #prom #promking #promqueen #drag #gay #LGBT #mothersday #queen #rupualsdragrace #makeup ? original sound – Cristian? “Honestly, when I walked out there, I left everybody speechless,” Hernandez told NBC News. “In my head I’m thinking, ‘I’m not going to win.’ I was just praying to the gay lords.”“I want to inspire people to try and break down those barriers that have been put up,” he added.Asked if he had anything to say to other LGBTQ students out there, he said: “Really be yourself, and confidence is key.

Philip Schofield, 57, praised the brave young footballer Jake Daniels for coming out as gay on Monday (May 16).Jake, 17, made the decision to open up about his experience after explaining he didn't want to hide his true self.Phillip spoke about how he wished he had the same “eloquence” as Jake, being so young.The footballer said that he knew from a young age that he was gay, but kept it to himself and tried to hide it from his friends at school.Phil and Holly Willoughby spoke on Tuesday's (May 17) instalment on This Morning where they discussed how “toxic” the football industry can be at times.Phil said: “What’s important now, and this may be very naive, is that I think he will have an amazing amount of support, help and care within his own community; you’re seeing tweets from other footballers, amazing.“But I think it’s time to say, look at your sport, look at the beauty of your sport and your players supporting them, maybe this is the time to say right, let’s not go for him on the pitch.”Phil spoke to The Sun on Sunday and discussed coming out at 57. He said: “I admit I was perhaps a bit naive.

Gallery: Kendall Jenner's Style File (ELLE (UK))The look is a stark contact from the stars usual straight look, which she sported earlier this year on Ellen DeGeneres' chat show. In the shots Lily, who is the daughter of singer Phil Collins, shared with her 26. 9 million followers, the brunette beauty posed in a shower.

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Legendary attorney, LGBTQ activist, and author Urvashi Vaid, known for her extensive career as an advocate for LGBTQ rights, women’s rights, anti-war efforts, immigration justice, and many other social causes, died today at age 63 in her home in New York City. Vaid was the Executive Director of the National LGBTQ Task Force from 1989 […]

Either Tucker Carlson is working extra hard to piss people off, or it just comes naturally to him. We’re not sure which is worse.The Fox News host alienated viewers across the aisle on Monday evening following a segment on the racist mass shooting in Buffalo, and another one on Texas Rep.

Move over 007, there’s a new secret agent here to save the day.Cop Secret is a campy new cop comedy. It stars comedian Auðunn Blöndal Detective Bússi as Reykjavik, Iceland’s most famous cop.

Charlotte, N.C., after she says she was outed by her golf coach while she was a student in 2018.In the lawsuit, the woman states that she was humiliated and suffered from depression over being forced out. She also says that it resulted in her being sexually harassed, according to local TV station WSOC.

WFAA. In a news release from the NBA, the organization stressed how hands-on the player has been in his activism.“Bullock has focused on acceptance of all people by working to create truly inclusive communities through neighborhood engagement and national efforts around the LGBTQ movement, including participating in the NYC Pride March, the GLAAD Media Awards, and NBA events for LGBTQ youth and allies,” the league wrote. “Most recently, as part of the Mavs Take ACTION! the initiative, Bullock participated in a courageous conversation as part of the HUDDLE series to uplift the Trans community, amplify community organizations who are working to support and protect LGBTQ individuals, and create opportunities for allyship.”Since joining the Mavs, he has worked with organizations including Abounding Prosperity, Dallas Southern Pride, House of Rebirth, The Black-Tie Dinner, the Resource Center, and the Muhlaysia Booker Foundation.

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Dublin Pride has announced its plans for the first-ever Fingal Pride Festival. Due to take place on Sunday, May 22 from 12PM-6PM, the family-friendly event will be hosted in Swords Castle & Gardens. With Pride celebrations having suffered significantly for the past two years as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, Dublin Pride is certainly […]

Well, today’s the day!Republican voters in North Carolina are currently hitting the polls to determine whether to make Madison Cawthorn a one term congressman. He’s facing seven challengers in today’s primary and things aren’t looking great for the young Nazi enthusiast.The AP reports:Several GOP leaders have turned away from the 26-year-old congressman, with some citing a series of unforced errors, such as calling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a “thug” after Russia invaded his country.

Mackie at a Professional Dancers' Society event (Image by Matthew Rettenmund)

Cryptocurrencies like bitcoin were meant to be used as digital cash. Instead, they’ve become popular as speculative investments. As well as being resource-intensive and inherently wasteful, cryptocurrencies are also incredibly volatile. Prices for the largest cryptocurrencies, bitcoin and ethereum, have both dropped by over 55% in six months, leading some to suggest that regulation is needed to contain the turmoil.

The Biden administration on Tuesday publicly acknowledged the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia.

Truro Crown Court in Cornwall last week, Cornwall Live reports.Prosecutor Heather Hope told the court the two were neighbors and Hambley befriended the lonely young teen after he had offered to help with her yard work. Their friendship grew close, and Hambley began plying the young lad with alcohol and tobacco to lessen his inhibitions before forcing sex on him.“I wish I had you in my bedroom,” she eventually told the boy, Hope said.She told the court how things changed a short while later.“He confided in her that he was gay and she walked him into the bedroom and said she was going to prove he was straight before snogging him on the bed,” Hope revealed, adding the sexual abuse continued over the next several weeks.

As basketball star Candace Parker competes this year in what is potentially her last WNBA season, her accomplishments on and off the court have cemented her status as one of the greatest athletes of all time. The fact that she’s also out and proud only adds to her incredible legacy.If there’s an award to be won in basketball, Parker has won it.

In an event spearheaded by LGBT Ireland, a Ban Conversion Therapy Campaign seminar was held today, May 17, at the Museum of Literature Ireland, to discuss the damaging effect of the harmful practice. Major Irish LGBTQ+ organisations were all in attendance to show solidarity with the cause, including Dublin Pride, BeLonG To youth services, the […]

SAG Award-nominee Alexandra Billings (Transparent) will star in, and executive produce the upcoming trans revolutionary indie feature, Queen Tut.

Eternals,” which also featured a gay superhero in a same-sex relationship, and “West Side Story,” which has a character who identifies as trans. And in each case, the films had not been edited to remove the characters or plot lines in order to appease international censors.

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Today, April 22, marks Earth Day, a day when we celebrate the Earth and also rally around finding solutions to climate change and environmental injustice. Started in the 1970s partly in response to Silent Spring, a book written by lesbian author and marine biologist Rachel Carson, the day has been part of a movement that has grown more aptly in tune with today’s intersectional movements. At first glance, environmental injustice may not seem like an LGBTQ issue, but in fact, queer folks have a real stake in the future of a livable climate. 

San Francisco's historic transgender neighborhood is getting a new supervisorial home. The decision is being compared to the Republican-led assault on trans people in various statehouses across the country.The San Francisco Redistricting Task Force voted 5-4 at its April 21 meeting to reject a motion that would have maintained the Tenderloin and its Transgender District whole in District 6 along with the Leather and LGBTQ Cultural District in western South of Market.

A South Florida man says he was physically assaulted outside his home because of his sexuality.

Mayor London Breed has made it official and appointed Pau Crego as the permanent executive director of the San Francisco Office of Transgender Initiatives.Crego, a trans and nonbinary Spanish immigrant, had been serving as acting executive director since Clair Farley, a trans woman who headed the department since 2017, stepped down last September after leading the office for four years.Breed and City Administrator Carmen Chu made the announcement April 21.The office was established by the late mayor Ed Lee in June 2016 with Theresa Sparks as its inaugural director. It marked the first time a mayor in the nation had a senior director of trans initiatives, Lee's office stated at the time.

Hosted by Michael BarbaroProduced by Sydney Harper, Chelsea Daniel, Rachel Quester, Rob Szypko and Eric KrupkeEdited by Lisa Tobin and Lisa ChowOriginal music by Marion Lozano and Elisheba IttoopEngineered by Chris Wood Listen and follow The DailyApple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher In Texas, a heated political battle is taking place over care provided to young transgender people, with Gov. Greg Abbott taking a leading role. The story of this confrontation began, improbably, with the contentious divorce of a suburban couple from Dallas, and a nasty custody battle over their daughter.

San Francisco Pride has released its list of community grand marshals for this year's Pride parade and celebration in June, its first live event since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Six individuals and one organization were announced as community grand marshals, to be recognized during the 52nd annual San Francisco Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Pride Celebration and Parade.

Car collisions often result in dented fenders, an exchange of insurance information, or worse. Sometimes, though, the outcome is a little more hopeful. John Xavier Moore, 31, and his business partner, Paul Walker, 29, both queer, were in a ride-share vehicle in 2019 when their driver ran a red light.

Over the last few weeks, anti-transgender and general anti-LGBTQ animus has reached a fever pitch. The hatred is easily as bad as it's been since orange juice pitchwoman Anita Bryant was fighting against our rights in Dade County, Florida back in 1977.It is bad enough that Florida's "Don't Say Gay" has been signed into law and several states are seeking to follow suit.

California legislators are once again pushing forward on a number of bills aimed at improving the lives of the state's transgender and nonbinary residents. And due to the legislative attacks on trans children in several other states, lawmakers in Sacramento are also focused on assisting those youth and their parents who are trying to access gender-affirming health care.In addition to improving transgender medical care in the Golden State, lawmakers have introduced bills that will require California community colleges not to deadname their trans and nonbinary students, faculty or staff; require the governor to annually proclaim November 20 as Transgender Day of Remembrance; and create an advisory body for a statewide pool of funds for trans services that would be renamed the Transgender, Gender-Variant, and Intersex (TGI) Wellness and Equity Fund.Other bills would protect LGBTQ people who want to become foster parents, establish a pilot project to assist LGBTQ youth receiving child welfare services, and require affordable housing builders to contract with LGBTQ-owned businesses.Tuesday, April 19, gay state Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) released the language for the bill he plans to officially introduce this month that will make California a refuge for trans kids and their families persecuted by their own governments in states such as Texas and Idaho.The Idaho House of Representatives passed legislation last week to make it a felony for parents to allow their children to receive gender-affirming care, while similar policy is under consideration by lawmakers in Louisiana and Arizona.

The Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive in Vallejo was damaged last month after a driver plowed into the converted garage that houses it and reportedly fled, while the founder is expressing support as she works to have the building repaired.Ms. Bob Davis, a trans woman who founded the archive in 2017 — it opened in September 2018 — told the Bay Area Reporter in a phone interview that no one was injured during the incident, which occurred on March 31, Transgender Day of Visibility."I was rushing to events in San Francisco and ran into the archive to get some brochures," Davis wrote in an email to supporters. "Imagine my surprise when I was greeted by an SUV parked in the middle of the office.

The Reverend Nicole M. Garcia, M.A. LPC is the Faith Work Director at the National LGBTQ Task.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterGLAAD and The Black List have released their third-ever specialty report celebrating LGBTQ+ inclusive stories.Exclusive to Variety, the list includes work from 12 notable out creators in film, along with eight television pilots. The Black List is an annual ranking of the best unproduced screenplays in Hollywood.

Jen Psaki, the White House Press Secretary, got emotional discussing the “harsh and cruel” anti-LGBTQ+ laws sweeping through America.

Hosted by Michael BarbaroProduced by Sydney Harper, Chelsea Daniel and Rachel QuesterWith Eric Krupke, Rob Szypko, Patricia Willens and Jessica CheungEdited by Lisa Tobin and Lisa ChowOriginal music by Elisheba Ittoop, Dan Powell and Marion LozanoEngineered by Chris Wood Listen and follow The DailyApple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher In recent years, there has been a sharp increase in the number of younger Americans who identify as transgender and are seeking medical intervention to support their transition. This increase has coincided with laws introduced in Republican State Houses across the country that seek to block trans youth from accessing gender-affirming care. Nowhere is the political battle more polarized and heated than in Texas.

CW’s Supergirl character Dreamer is set to make her DC Comics debut in the upcoming issue of Superman: Son of Kal-El.