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Man Who Accused Shangela Of Sexual Assault Files Lawsuit

May 5, 20233 min read

Man Who Accused Shangela Of Sexual Assault Files Lawsuit

A former production assistant (PA) on HBO’s docuseries We’re Here claims that drag performer Shangela, one of the show’s stars and a...

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Koko Da Doll One Of Nine Transgender Violent Deaths In 2023

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May 2, 20232 min read

Koko Da Doll One Of Nine Transgender Violent Deaths In 2023

Koko Da Doll was killed in the shooting around 10:40 p.m. April 18, Cinetic Media, the publicity firm representing the film "Kokomo...

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Opera “Champion” Tells Story Of Bisexual Boxer Emile Griffith

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Apr 11, 20233 min read

Opera “Champion” Tells Story Of Bisexual Boxer Emile Griffith

Terence Blanchard's groundbreaking musical, "Champion," highlights the poignant and challenging life story of bisexual boxer Emile...

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Gay Legislator Gives Teary Apology To Transgender People

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Mar 27, 20232 min read

Gay Legislator Gives Teary Apology To Transgender People

Nebraska State Senator John Fredrickson (D) is gaining widespread attention for his heart-wrenching speech in front of his colleagues....

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Georgia To Pass Bill To Restrict Youth Gender Affirming Care

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Mar 18, 20232 min read

Georgia To Pass Bill To Restrict Youth Gender Affirming Care

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, has strongly condemned the recent passage of...

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Florida Law May have Trans Children's Parents Battling for Custody

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Mar 7, 20233 min read

Florida Law May have Trans Children's Parents Battling for Custody

Tennessee has become the first U.S. state to pass a law restricting drag performances. Additionally, it recently banned gender-affirming...

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Lawsuits Oppose Tennessee Anti-Trans HealthCare And Drag Ban

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Mar 6, 20233 min read

Lawsuits Oppose Tennessee Anti-Trans HealthCare And Drag Ban

Tennessee has become the first U.S. state to pass a law intended to restrict drag performances. Additionally, it recently banned...

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New Bill Forces Transgender Youth To Detransistion In Tennessee

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Feb 25, 20234 min read

New Bill Forces Transgender Youth To Detransistion In Tennessee

Today, the Tennessee House of Representatives passed two bills attacking LGBTQ+ rights, including one that bans gender-affirming care for...

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Zaya Wade Is Granted Legal Name And Gender Change

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Feb 25, 20233 min read

Zaya Wade Is Granted Legal Name And Gender Change

Zaya Wade has been granted an official name and gender change. On Friday, a Los Angeles County judge signed off on the changed legal...

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Transgender Employee Wins $20K Shake Shack Settlement

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Feb 20, 20233 min read

Transgender Employee Wins $20K Shake Shack Settlement

A transgender man won a $20,000 settlement in a lawsuit against the fast food chain Shake Shack. This was after he faced a month of...

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P- Valley Creator, Katori Hall Directs The Hot Wing King In Atlanta

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Feb 14, 20233 min read

P- Valley Creator, Katori Hall Directs The Hot Wing King In Atlanta

The Hot Wing King is a comedy that chronicles a gay black couple in Memphis juggling family conflict, relationship drama, and friendship...

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Virginia Democrats Strike Down Six Anti-transgender Bills

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Feb 3, 20232 min read

Virginia Democrats Strike Down Six Anti-transgender Bills

The Virginia Senate Education Committee voted to end consideration of six proposed bills The proposed bills from four Republican...

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Is Sam Smith's 'I'm Not Here to Make Friends' Oversexualized

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Feb 1, 20232 min read

Is Sam Smith's 'I'm Not Here to Make Friends' Oversexualized

The video for I'm Not Here to Make Friends starts with Sam, wearing an enormous pink coat, arriving at a remote castle by helicopter....

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Utah Becomes The 5th State To Ban Gender Affirming Care

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Feb 1, 20232 min read

Utah Becomes The 5th State To Ban Gender Affirming Care

Governor Spencer Cox of Utah (R) signed a bill banning gender-affirming care for minors in the state. Utah joins Alabama, Arkansas,...

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Aretha's "Natural Woman" Versus Trans Community Is Fake News

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Jan 24, 20232 min read

Aretha's "Natural Woman" Versus Trans Community Is Fake News

Aretha Franklin's song (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman came under fire from a trans organization that claimed that the song...

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Supreme Court Case Could Seriously Harm LGBTQ Community

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Jan 19, 20232 min read

Supreme Court Case Could Seriously Harm LGBTQ Community

The Supreme Court will hear a religious expression case that could have serious adverse outcomes for the LGBTQ+ community. The case,...

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Boosie's Daughter Made It Instagram Official With Her Girlfriend

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Jan 18, 20231 min read

Boosie's Daughter Made It Instagram Official With Her Girlfriend

Boosie Badazz, who has been slammed for his homophobic comments, actually has a daughter whose a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. His...

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Health Care For Transgender Adults Becomes New Target In 2023

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Jan 12, 20235 min read

Health Care For Transgender Adults Becomes New Target In 2023

So far, efforts to restrict health care for transgender adults, either directly or through insurance exclusions, stand out as the new...

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Jeremy Pope Left Major Film Because Of Homophobic Energy

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Jan 10, 20232 min read

Jeremy Pope Left Major Film Because Of Homophobic Energy

The Inspection star Jeremy Pope has revealed that he once walked away from a major studio film after facing discrimination for being gay....

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Boyfriend Confesses To Brutal Murder of Edwin Chiloba

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Jan 9, 20232 min read

Boyfriend Confesses To Brutal Murder of Edwin Chiloba

Kenyan police investigating the brutal death of Edwin Chiloba have arrested a suspect, and people are demanding justice for the slain...

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