Night Czar Amy Lamé: ‘We must protect our cherished queer venues from closure’
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Classical Pride: It’s time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community’s contribution to the world’s biggest music genre
The post Classical Pride: It’s time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community’s contribution to the world’s biggest music genre appeared first on GAY TIMES. Go to Source Author: Lewis Corner
Read MoreLuke Pollard MP: ‘When it comes to LGBTQ+ veterans, Rishi Sunak finds ‘sorry’ the hardest word to say’
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Read MoreMet Police restores LGBTQ+ liaison officers to ‘rebuild trust’ with community
The Met Police has announced the return of full time LGBTQ+ liaison officers in London as part of its “commitment to rebuilding the trust” with the community. Content warning: This story includes topics that could make some readers feel uncomfortable and/or upset. The roles were created in conjunction with LGBTQ+ people and the LGBT+ Independent Advisory Group (IAG), feedback from which showed it that “the expectations and requirements of LGBT+ community liaison had changed.” LGBT+ Community Liaison Officers (CLOs) will provide support and advice to peers, colleagues and members of…
Read MorePride Placard Pop-Up: GAY TIMES will open a community space on Regent Street for Pride in London
Ahead of the 51st Pride in London parade this July, GAY TIMES is excited to announce the opening of its Pride Placard Pop-up on Regent Street. Open to the public for three days from 29 June to 1 July, GT’s vibrant pop-up space will serve as a hub for creativity, connections, and conversations. With an array of creative workshops led by artist Hannah Dickins and other community events, it will become a gathering place for the LGBTQ+ community and allies to express their pride and celebrate love in all its…
Read MorePride Aloud! GAY TIMES presents a summer of events bringing LGBTQ+ people together
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Read MoreWhy has Pride caused an uproar in the United States?
Pride Month takes place globally every June but preparations for this year’s celebrations in the United States have been overshadowed by a series of controversies at a time of fierce debate about LGBTQ+ rights in the country. Here’s what you need to know: What has been happening? Dozens of brands have been criticised by conservative Americans for supporting LGBTQ+ Pride, including The North Face, Build-A-Bear, Southwest Airlines, Kohl’s and Adidas. In May, retailer Target removed some of its Pride Collection of more than 2,000 products from all U.S. stores. It…
Read MoreLiverpool to host Kyiv’s annual Pride march on behalf of Ukraine
Liverpool will host Kyiv’s annual Pride march this year on behalf of Ukraine, with the city’s own march being held jointly with Ukrainian organisers KyivPride. It is currently illegal to stage marches in Kyiv due to Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, with this year’s event having solidarity and unity at its core. The announcement comes just a few weeks after Liverpool hosted the Eurovision Song Contest on behalf of Ukraine, which organisers said gave a “massive boost” to the city’s LGBTQ+ scene. Lenny Emson, who was a founding member of…
Read MoreAdam Lambert to headline Pride in London concert, releases official song
Adam Lambert has been announced as the official headliner of this year’s Pride in London concert and has also released the event’s official song. The former GAY TIMES cover star teamed up with producer Sigala on the track, which is a cover of the 1978 anthem ‘You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)’ by Sylvester. He will take to the stage on 1 July, with further performers to be announced in due course. Pride in London’s CEO, Christopher Joell-Deshields, said: “We’re thrilled talented pop vocalist and Queen collaborator, Adam Lambert, has…
Read MorePride 2023: myGwork announces the return of “action-packed” WorkPride
Global LGBTQ+ networking platform myGwork is returning with an “action-packed” WorkPride conference this summer. #WorkingWithPride, the theme of this year’s five-day conference, will include over 200 international speakers across more than 50 sessions. Delivered in both English and Spanish, it is scheduled to take place between 19-23 June. Each year, WorkPride welcomes thousands across the world virtually to “network, share best practices and learn strategies to help create workspaces that are inclusive of all sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.” myGwork’s recent study revealed that discrimination, sadly, remains high…
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