6 historic lesbian figures you need to know about
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Non-binary lesbian Sheila Lumumba murdered and assaulted by six men
Sheila Lumumba, a non-binary gay person, has reportedly been abused and killed in a horrific attack in Kenya. Content warning: This story may include topics that could make some readers feel uncomfortable. Lumumba, a 25-year-old hospitality worker, was found after going missing for several days, news site K24 TV reports. The Kenyan television outlet stated there are alleged reports that Lumumba was gang-raped and subjected to assault, including a broken leg during the attack. Following the news of Lumumba’s death, Amnesty Kenya tweeted in solitary of their family and to the…
Read MorePinkPantheress and Willow Smith team up for new single Where Are You
Online icons PinkPantheress and Willow Smith have released a new collaboration, Where Are You, produced by Mura Masa and Skrillex. After announcing the song earlier this month, PinkPantheress has released her new single featuring Willow Smith. The atmospheric track takes inspiration from PinkPantheress’ previous style and pop-punk influences, including a sample from Paramore. Where Are You samples Paramore’s song Never Let This Go which is featured on the band’s 2005 debut album, All We Know Is Falling. Paramore are also credited as co-writers on the track alongside PinkPantheress. “I had…
Read MoreAllison Ponthier is the queer country star rewriting the rules
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Read MoreBoris Johnson defends decision to exclude trans people from ‘conversion therapy’ ban
The Prime Minister has argued it is not “reasonable” for children to make decisions on their gender without parental involvement. Speaking at a hospital today (6 April), Johnson stated the decision the exclude the transgender community from the ‘conversion therapy’ ban was done to consider the “complexities and sensitivities” of the issue, Sky News reports. The Prime Minister continued, stating the move would not “diminish our determination to tackle prejudice wherever we can”. Johnson defended his decision to pull back on the government’s initial ‘conversion therapy’ plans and argued that…
Read MoreBrian Anderson is the openly gay pro skater breaking industry barriers
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Read MoreDove Cameron’s queer AF Boyfriend music video is finally here
The official music video for Dove Cameron’s viral queer anthem Boyfriend has arrived and we can’t get enough of it. Dove Cameron is best known for her roles in Disney’s Descendants and Apple TV’s Schmigadoon, however, the star has been making headlines for her breakout song Boyfriend. Released today (31 March), Cameron dropped a dark snake-themed visual for Boyfriend. Directed by Lauren Sick, the music video sees the singer and a romantic partner go back and forth as they share moments together. The newly released single, Boyfriend, became an overnight…
Read MoreTrans teen Kathryn Newhouse killed by father in fatal double shooting
A 19-year-old transgender woman has been found murdered at her home alongside her father in Cherokee County, Georgia. On March 19, teenager Kathryn Newhouse and her father, Howard Newhouse, were found dead in what is being called a double shooting, according to CBS. In an interview with CBS, her brother, Chris Newhouse, described his sister’s death as a “tragic culmination” of mental health issues that impacted his 57-year-old father. He added: “[It] led to such a escalated to a situation that – it shouldn’t have happened, but it happened.” Kathryn…
Read MoreShiva Raichandani on creating Queer Parivaar and nurturing South Asian LGBTQ+ excellence
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Read MoreK-pop star Holland reveals he has a boyfriend: “I wanna marry him”
Go Tae-seob, who goes by the stage name Holland, announced he has a romantic partner following a fan question during an online live stream. Holland is a K-pop star commonly branded as the ‘first gay K-pop idol’. The singer-songwriter gained international acclaim for his popular debut single Neverland. The music video for the song featured a same-sex kiss which gained it a 19+ rating in South Korea. However, fans and listeners showcased support for the artist’s new music and it racked up over 14 million hits on YouTube. For many,…
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