Category: LGBTQ+ Community

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Report reveals at least 20 million US adults identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community

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New data reveals that at least 20 million individuals in the United States identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. On Thursday (9 December), the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC) released a report that revealed around 8% of the US population identify as gay, bisexual, lesbian or transgender. The landmark findings were taken from the new Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey. The report also discovered that an “additional 2%” of the reported participants identified with a sexual orientation other than lesbian, gay, bisexual and straight. “These individuals may identify as…

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Norwegian postal service releases heartfelt same-sex Christmas advert

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Posten, the Norwegian postal service, has shared an inclusive four-minute LGBTQ+ Christmas film celebrating queer joy. The production, developed by Pol and produced by B-Reel Films, titled “When Harry met Santa” highlights Norway’s progressive milestone celebrating 50 years since the decriminalisation of homosexuality. The video sees Harry and Santa share sweet moments together as presents are delivered each Christmas. However, shortly after, Harry is shown, alone, for the remainder of the year. The ad takes a turn once Harry decides to leave Santa a letter, which reads: “Dear Santa, All…

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India on track to make history by appointing first openly gay judge

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The Supreme Court of India collegium has recommended Saurabh Kirpal as a judge of the Delhi High court. On 11 November 2021, the Supreme Court Collegium in India, recommended Saurabh Kirpal to be appointed as a judge of the Delhi High Court. If the action goes ahead, Kirpal will make history as the first openly gay judge in India. However, before we can start celebrating, Kirpal must secure a series of recommendations from the collegium and formal approval from India’s federal government. Kirpal was first recommended for the role as…

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Munroe Bergdorf covers GAY TIMES: “I don’t want to live in a world where trans people are afraid”

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Munroe Bergdorf is taking home a GAY TIMES Honour to recognise her incredible contributions to the LGBTQ+ community! A pioneer of LGBTQ+ visibility and inclusivity, Munroe Bergdorf is activism in action. The model has dedicated years of her life to platform causes, events, and charities geared towards helping those around her. Whether it’s fronting a national campaign or making a name for herself online, the presenter has paved the way as a leading figure discussing trans issues and racism in the UK.  Munroe has dedicated a past chunk of her…

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82% of LGBTQ+ people do not feel represented in LGBTQ+ media, new survey reveals

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UK Black Pride has uncovered pressing statistics spotlighting how people of colour from the LGBTQ+ community feel underrepresented in the UK. The We Will Be Heard report, carried out by the leading LGBTQ+ charity for people of colour, surveyed over 1,400 people across the country. The report looks at the LGBTQI+ community through an intersectional lens and identifies how different groups of individuals feel about particular topics, including UK Black Pride’s initiative examined a diverse cross-section of communities across various topics, including safety, media, mental health and the workplace. The…

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Jenny De Leon becomes latest victim of growing anti-trans violence

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The 25-year-old, found dead in North Tampa, has become the fourth anti-trans death in Florida. Jenny De Leon, a Latinx trans woman, was found dead outside her house in early November. This tragic incident has made her the 46th transgender or gender non-conforming person to fall victim to a violent death this year. Currently, there has been a total of 45 fatal violent deaths according to the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the highest rate of anti-trans recorded in a year. Tampa Police Department officers found De Leon dead at around 6am…

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