Bilal Baig is the South Asian star making queer Canadian TV history
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Digital LGBTQ+ activism: Does it work?
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Read MoreKuwait overturns law criminalising trans identity in historic court ruling
Kuwait’s constitutional court has struck down an anti-trans law under the belief it imposed on the “personal freedom” of trans individuals. The law, more commonly known as Article 198, persecuted trans people for the “imitation of the opposite sex”. However, the court’s new ruling marks a progressive move for the Arab country. Kuwait’s constitutional court declared the punishment of those whose appearance did not match their presumed gender was “inconsistent with the constitution’s keenness to ensure and preserve personal freedom”. Previously, transgender people would experience discrimination and were detained at…
Read MoreOlympic boxer Nicola Adams expecting first baby with partner Ella Baig
The former boxing champion Nicola Adams and partner, Ella Baig, have announced they are expecting their first child together. Adams took to social media to share that her “family is expanding” and she was “so excited” by the news. Taking to Twitter and Instagram, the 39-year-old shared a photo of herself with Baig and an image of an ultrasound scan. “We’re so excited to announce that our family is expanding. After what feels like a lifetime, we can finally say we’re going to be parents!” the post read. “We’re so…
Read MoreWhy understanding queer data is vital for the LGBTQ+ community
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Read MoreManchester Pride to axe MCR Pride Live in “significant” organisation update
Manchester Pride has announced plans to implement a number of changes to Pride celebrations following a six-month review. A six-month Pride In Our Future consultation was actioned after some LGBTQ+ communities felt that the focus of the charity’s grant-giving was no longer re-electing key causes that impacted the community. Following its reviewed efforts, Manchester Pride organisers have said August’s Pride celebrations will “refocus its efforts back onto its activist roots”. Moreover, moving ahead, Manchester Pride plans will be making a greater effort to “consult with communities” to create an event…
Read More10 unapologetic LGBTQ+ music videos celebrating queer love
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Read MoreArizona lawmakers introduce anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination bill
A bipartisan group of Arizona lawmakers, made up of Republicans and Democrats, have introduced legislation to ensure the protection of the LGBTQ+ community. This bill would safeguard the community from discrimination from businesses, landlords and employers. “The coalition supporting this are people from so many walks of life coming together based on values of fairness and freedom for all,” Rep. Amish Shah (D), who is one of the bill’s main sponsors, said on Monday (7 February) at a news conference. The newly imposed legislation would prohibit discrimination based on sexual…
Read MoreOscars 2022: Kristen Stewart, Ariana DeBose and Andrew Garfield nominated for awards
The nominees for the 94th annual Academy Awards have been unveiled and LGBTQ+ stars are in the spotlight. On Tuesday morning (8 February), actors Tracee Ellis Ross and Leslie Jordan announced this year’s incredible lineup of nominated productions. LGBTQ+ hit highlights include nomination for West Side Story, Tick, Tick … Boom!, Spencer and more. However, it comes as a surprise to see House of Gucci snubbed with leading actress Lady Gaga missing out on a Best Actress nomination. Steven Spielberg’s cinematic musical adaptation of West Side Story has raked in the…
Read MoreKilling Eve reunites Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer in explosive season 4 trailer
Killing Eve’s fourth and final season teases the fate of our favourite characters in its brand new trailer. BBC America has released the official trailer for the fourth season of the hit thriller show Killing Eve, which will air on 27 February. The series, which stars Grey’s Anatomy’s Sandra Oh as a desk-bound M15 officer who becomes obsessed with a notorious, psychopath assassin (Jodie Comer), The fourth and final season of Killing Eve will be taken over by executive producer and writer Laura Neal who is best known for her…
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