Category: News LGBTQ

Frankie Miranda : First openly queer president of the Hispanic Federation Frankie Miranda, the Hispanic Federation’s first openly queer president, highlights the damaging effects of anti-LGBTQ+ policies and advocates for the rights and inclusion of the LGBTQ+ Latinx community. His leadership has paved the way for initiatives supporting and protecting this community amidst a challenging

Tennessee Election of First Transgender Lawmaker Olivia Hill In a historic move, Nashville elects Olivia Hill as Tennessee’s first transgender lawmaker. Amidst a backdrop of controversial state laws, Hill’s victory shines as a beacon of hope for the LGBTQ community. Nashville has made history by electing Olivia Hill, the first transgender lawmaker in Tennessee. This

Mexico City’s Pioneering Mausoleum for Transgender Women In a groundbreaking move, Mexico City has introduced a dedicated mausoleum for transgender women, with capacity for 149 individuals. Among those to be honored is Paola Buenrostro and Indigenous activist Guadalupe “Lupilla” Xiu. Kenya Cuevas, a prominent transgender rights activist, has been closely associated with the project, emphasizing

Maribor’s Pride Parade Violence Slovenia : Incidents at Maribor’s Pride Parade During the recent Pride Parade in Maribor, which saw participation from over 300 individuals, there were unfortunate episodes of violence. The event, themed “From Laws to Society,” was meant to be a peaceful demonstration, but it took a turn for the worse. Police Intervention

Uganda’s Constitutional Court to Review Controversial Anti-Homosexuality Law : Key Developments and Impacts The court announced that all legal arguments must be submitted by September 19th, with a conference hearing scheduled for October 2nd. Chapter Four Uganda, one of the petitioners, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to present their case. The petitions were filed shortly

U.S. Lawmakers Protest the Arrest Gay people at Wedding in Nigeria. A group of Black American LGBTQ lawmakers protested outside the Nigerian Embassy in Northwest Washington, condemning the recent arrest and public display of 67 gay individuals at a same-sex wedding in Delta State. The protest was in response to the arrest and the subsequent

Kentucky gay couple awarded $100.000 after being denied marriage license A gay couple in Kentucky, David Ermold and David Moore, has been awarded $100,000 by a federal jury after they were denied a marriage license by a former county clerk, Kim Davis. Davis, who identifies as a born-again Christian, first gained attention in 2015 when

The Dinah 2023 : Get Your Festival Passes Now ! Dinah is recognized as the world’s largest music and party festival for girls. The event is scheduled for September 20-24, 2023. This year, the festival has found a spectacular new home at Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs, located at 1600 North Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs,

LGBTQ Rights in Kenya: Debate Intensifies After Supreme Court Verdict The Kenyan Supreme Court has delivered a judgment on the registration of LGBTQ organizations, sparking diverse opinions. Homa Bay Town’s representative, Peter Kaluma, sought to reverse an earlier ruling that permitted the enlistment of such groups. While various LGBTQ advocacy bodies view this as progress

LGBT Community in Texas Concerned Over New Anti-Transgender Legislation Texas Introduces New Law Targeting Transgender Minors: A recent regulation in Texas has barred transgender minors from accessing hormone therapy, puberty blockers, and treatments aimed at affirming their gender identity. This legislation mirrors those in 19 other US states, causing alarm within the LGBT community. Legal