110 Photos of Love and Pride in Louisville, Ky.
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Daily Archives: June 19, 2017
“Game of Thrones” characters sing rousing rendition of Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive”
“Game of Thrones” characters sing rousing rendition of Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive”
How the hell did they pull this off?
Hot Wheels, Atari, Matt Bomer, Panama Canal, Jared Kushner, Serbia, Outgames: HOT LINKS
Hot Wheels, Atari, Matt Bomer, Panama Canal, Jared Kushner, Serbia, Outgames: HOT LINKS
PANAMA. Trump tells Panamanian president Juan Carlos Varela: “The Panama Canal is doing quite well, I think we did a good job building it — a very good job.”
GERRYMANDERING. SCOTUS agrees to hear landmark case: “This new case could allow the justices to provide some clarity and have a dramatic impact on the way states draw new district lines following the 2020 Census.”
HEALTHCARE. Senate bill reportedly even worse than the House one…
RUSSIAGATE. Jared Kushner to shake up legal team? “White House senior adviser Jared Kushner’s representatives have reportedly begun reaching out to criminal defense lawyers to potentially represent him in the ongoing federal probe into alleged ties between the Trump campaign and Russia.”
THE PEANUT WORM. Looks…familiar…
ERIC BOLLING. Trump buddy and FOX News anchor may run for Senate: “For now, Bolling is secure in his job as co-host of the new show “The Fox News Specialists.” But In a recent telephone interview from Fox News headquarters in New York City, Bolling said that “when the lights go down on the TV career” he wants to make a primary challenge against a sitting Republican senator in the South.”
GRENFELL TOWER. Death toll in London blaze leaps to possible 79 souls: “And of that number, only five of the victims have been identified since last week’s devastating fire that ripped through the 24-story high-rise building.”
SERBIA. First openly gay prime minister’s election in doubt: “Serbia’s ruling conservatives said Monday if Prime Minister-designate Ana Brnabic doesn’t get enough votes to be confirmed by parliament as the first openly gay person to head the country’s government, an early general election will be held.”
MATT BOMER. The Last Tycoon is a reflection of society: “I feel like artists really shine when politics are at their most high stakes, dire. I think we all felt a profound responsibility to tell stories that really mattered and have something to say, to hold a mirror up to society.”
OUTGAMES. Despite $1 million cash pot, it couldn’t pay the bills: “The fundraising figure, one of the new details emerging in the third week of a criminal investigation into the collapse of the event, shows organizers had taken in more money than prominent LGBTQ community members originally thought. What remains unclear is where that much money went as the OutGames’ debts continue to plague angry athletes.”
KENYA. Government censors ban pro-gay cartoons: “Kenya’s censors have abruptly banned 6 alleged “pro-gay” kids cartoons on Nickelodeon (DStv 305) and Cartoon Network (DStv 301) and ordered MultiChoice to immediately stop showing these cartoons on DStv that is “normalising, glamorising or even glorifying homosexual behaviour” and damaging “family”.”
MALE MODEL MONDAY. Ryan Cooper. More HERE.
ATARI. The classic game company says it’s working on a new gaming console: “Chesnais declined to describe a lot of details about the console. But he said it is based on PC technology. He said Atari is still working on the design and will reveal it at a later date.” Meanwhile, this mystery video showed up last week:
RESTORATION OF THE DAY. Hot Wheels cars. “This guy has a YouTube channel documenting his process of restoring old, banged-up Hot Wheels cars. He has a soothing voice, has very clean fingernails, uses good lighting, makes sure his video shots are focused, and doesn’t use background music. In other words, his videos are superior to 95% of process videos in YouTube.”
MONDAY MUSCLE. Austin.
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Anti-LGBTQ Sheriff David Clarke Withdraws from Consideration for Assistant Secretary Position
Anti-LGBTQ Sheriff David Clarke Withdraws from Consideration for Assistant Secretary Position
On Saturday, Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke withdrew his name from consideration for the position of Assistant Secretary for the Office of Partnership and Engagement at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), according to The Washington Post. If he had accepted the position, Clarke would have served as DHS’ liaison with state, local and tribal law enforcement and governments across the country.
HRC strongly opposed Clarke’s appointment to this position. Clarke has a long and extensive anti-LGBTQ record. He said that the Supreme Court’s ruling to legalize marriage equality nationwide would result in a conservative revolt against President Obama’s “socialist agenda.” He condemned Democrats and advocates for calling on sensible gun safety measures; following the tragic shooting at Orlando’s Pulse Nightclub that took lives of 49 people. He said on his right-wing podcast that transgender people “suffer from mental disorders” and “live freakish lifestyles” and said a supportive mother of a transgender elementary school student was guilty of “child abuse.”
After reports surfaced that Clarke was going to be appointed to this position, HRC coordinated a letter with the Anti-Defamation League, Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, Muslim Advocates, National Council of La Raza, and National Urban League calling on President Donald Trump and DHS Secretary John F. Kelly not to go forward with the appointment.
In addition to citing his anti-LGBTQ record, the letter also included information on his Islamophobic views, support for “tough-on crime” measures that have contributed to mass incarceration in the country and disproportionately targeted African American men, and his well-documented ties to anti-government extremist movements. In addition, Clarke has referred to Black Lives Matter as a terrorist group, opposes hate crime laws, and is currently the subject of several lawsuit alleging abuse in his jails.
We need an Assistant Secretary in the Office of Partnership and Engagement who can bridge divides and work with diverse law enforcement across the country to keep America safe, and Sheriff Clarke would not have been that Assistant Secretary. Now that Clarke has withdrawn from consideration, HRC urges President Trump to appoint someone who has a history of working with diverse communities and is committed to improving police-community relations.
Spice Girl Geri on her new charity single and kissing Kylie Minogue
Spice Girl Geri on her new charity single and kissing Kylie Minogue
Ginger Spice Geri Horner (formally Halliwell) is back with new music, and is as bubbly (and talkative) as ever in an exclusive interview with Gay Star News.
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Group That Interrupted D.C. Pride Plans Action for NYC March
Group That Interrupted D.C. Pride Plans Action for NYC March
No Justice No Pride organizers say Pride events are too corporate and insufficiently inclusive.
www.advocate.com/pride/2017/6/19/group-interrupted-dc-pride-plans-action-nyc-march
CBP in a Partnership Host the LGBTI Event with Keynote Speaker Sarah McBride
CBP in a Partnership Host the LGBTI Event with Keynote Speaker Sarah McBride
CBP Photography posted a photo:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection in a Federal Triangle Partnership presented a National LGBTI Pride Month 2017 event featuring remarks by Sarah McBride, National Press Secretary, Human Rights Campaign. The event took place at the Department of Commerce in Washington, D.C.
Photographer: Donna Burton
Straight dude “in tears” after winning $17.4 million in homophobic discrimination lawsuit
Straight dude “in tears” after winning $17.4 million in homophobic discrimination lawsuit
James Pearl says he was subjected to “insults, criticisms, and demeaning comments … concerning his alleged sexual orientation.”
VidCon 2017: LGBTQ creators and panels to check out
VidCon 2017: LGBTQ creators and panels to check out
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This weekend is VidCon 2017, the convention celebrating the best and brightest of the online video community. Taking place at the Anaheim Convention Center from June 21st – June 24th, the convention highlights hundreds of online creators and the community that surrounds them. The weekend will feature creative panels, interviews, interactive events, and industry tips, as well as multiple panels about representation.
The online video community is home to many LGBTQ creators and celebrities, demonstrated in VidCon’s line up, which hosts several panels focusing on diversity of online video, and celebrating being LGBTQ. Some of the well-known out youtubers include Hannah Hart, Tyler Oakley, Joey Graceffa, Todrick Hall, Ingrid Nelson, out transgender advocates Miles McKenna and Aydian Dowling, musician Dodie, comedy vloggers Ari Fitz and Lateef Thynative, scientist Sally Le Page, and so many more. You can find the whole list of featured creators here, and click on your favorites to see which panels they appear on.
Some of the LGBTQ focused events include a networking event for LGBTQIA+ creators, a LGBTQ Powerhouse panel, a Gender Identity panel, a panel on LGBTQ couples, and more. Beyond that, there are several panels on race, gender, and mental health representation in the online video community, as well as interviews with prominent LGBTQ creators. Below is a schedule of these events, and you can find the full VidCon schedule here. (Descriptions taken from the official VidCon Website.)
Thursday, June 22nd
9:30 am – 10:30 am, Twitter Community Stage, Community Track
We’re connected by our ancestry to Latin America, but we’re also all so vastly different — nationalities, languages, sexual orientations, race, traditions, etc. How do Latinx content creators balance representing their culture while not erasing each other’s differences?
This panel features Annie Segarra (Annie Elainey) who identifies as a disabled, chronically ill (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome), queer, and Latinx person of color, she mainly creates first-person video content on a variety of topics, as well as creative content such as music, poetry, and short films.
9:30am – 10:30am, Trending Stage, Community Track
When you face the dark side of the internet, what can you do about it? Hear from creators who have experienced bullying, hate speech, or sextortion first-hand. And learn about the tools and tactics they used to overcome these horrible realities — or turn them into opportunities for activism. Whether you’re the victim of an online crime, or are an (unknowing) perpetrator of one, there are ways to proactively protect yourself and overcome such difficult experiences.
This panel features BriaAndChrissy, a singing duo/lesbian couple with original music, making videos that inspire. They use music and comedy to entertain, share, and promote equality.
11am – 12pm, Lifestyle Stage, Community Track
Social media platforms are powerful tools that can be used to create positive change. Hear from some of your favorite creators about how they use their VOICE and platforms to address issues that are important to them and their communities, and ultimately make the world a better place.
This panel features Ingrid Nilson, a Lifestyle Expert and Online Video Personality, who has amassed over 7 million followers across all her social channels and over 4 million subscribers on her YouTube channel alone. Since coming out on her channel, Ingrid has become a voice for strong, independent young women.
Race & Representation Discussion
2pm – 3pm, Press Play Stage, Community Track
On a platform so heavily influenced by the personal traits and characteristics of its creators, how much of a role do race and ethnicity play? How do creators’ personal experiences of racial identity affect their creative process, and how does their audience respond to this? To what extent does YouTube benefit from being a more diverse platform, and, as online video grows and becomes more international, what are some of the changes we can expect to see within the medium?
This panel features Kat Blaque, a feminist Youtuber and Illustrator from Orange County California. She hosts a weekly series on her channel called “True Tea” where she answers audience questions about any and everything from issues of racism, LBGTQIA + issues and feminism.
2pm – 3pm, Lifestyle Stage, Community Track
These creators share their opinions on the importance of body positivity, self-love, the perception of beauty, and how their approach to fashion and beauty content on YouTube and other social media platforms is changing the industry.
This panel includes Patrick Starrr, a bigger-than-life beauty influencer and self-taught makeup artist. Well-known in the professional beauty community before YouTube, Patrick took his talents online a few years ago to instruct a wider audience on his techniques and makeup tutorials.
How to Engage with Your Community
3:30pm – 4:30pm, Room 210, Creator Track
Engaging and keeping up with your community can be a full-time job. Learn from our panel of experts how they manage to find time and interact meaningfully with their communities. They’ll talk about how to moderate comments effectively and give all-around pointers on improving communication with your fans.
This panel features Ash Hardell, a creator and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community; Julia Nunes, whose album, SOME FEELINGS, was released in September 25, 2015. Early on in her career she found success on YouTube and started to garner a dedicated following. She tours the world playing in clubs and living rooms and makes albums and videos in between; and Trevor Moran a multi-platform global media sensation as a songwriter, singer and performer with a combined social following of over 6 million fans.
Let’s Talk About Mental Health
3:30pm – 4:30pm, Room 208, Creator Track
Your mental health is important! Join us in an honest conversation about what it’s like to share personal mental health information online and how many have found the courage to do so. We will also talk about getting professional help and how support from online communities has lessened the stigma in doing so. Remember, you’re not alone!
This panel features Annie Segarra and Connor Manning, a video blogger, actor, performer, bit of everything kind of individual. He’s been making videos on YouTube since 2010 on a wide variety of subjects including mental health, sexuality, and advice. He also enjoys making narrative content as well as writing/performing music.
3:30pm – 4:30om, Room 206, Creator Track
Join like-minded creators for a unique networking session! You’ll have the chance to talk, collaborate, and make new friends.
3:30pm – 4:30pm, Twitter Community Stage, Community Track
Q&A with Grace Helbig, Hannah Hart, and Mamrie Hart.
Featuring Hannah Hart, an online personality, actress, producer, philanthropist and New York Times best-selling author. Boasting over 5 million followers across her social platforms, Hannah is the creator and star of her award-winning web series “My Drunk Kitchen, which started as a joke between friends and has now amassed millions of views.
3:30pm – 4:30pm, Trending Stage, Community Track
Q&A with Jack Baran aka ThatSoJack.
4pm – 4:25pm, Awesomeness Festival Stage, Community Track
Just Between Us is an LA-based odd couple comedy channel from co-dependent besties Allison Raskin and Gaby Dunn.
Half of Just Between Us is Gaby Dunn, a writer, comedian, and actress living in Los Angeles. She has sold shows to MTV, FX, YouTube Red and other places. Her channel with her comedy partner Allison Raskin has amassed more than 80 million views.
5pm – 6pm, Twitter Community Stage, Community Track
Some of the most influential LGBTQ creators will discuss the state of the online LGBTQ community, how to encourage each other’s channels, and why staying inclusive and welcoming is so important to the prosperity of the community.
This panel features Ingrid Nilson; Joey Graceffa, one of the leading content creators and actors on YouTube. Joey is a passionate storyteller and carries that sentiment into all of his projects; Miles McKenna (MilesChronicles), a groovy trans* human who is known for their leg hair; Stephanie Frosch (ElloSteph) also known as America’s Lesbian Sweetheart, who uses her platform to discuss issues such as being LGBTQ+, body positivity, suicide prevention, and much more in an entertaining light; Tre Melvin, an American actor, singer, songwriter, published playwright, philanthropist, and YouTube personality; and Aydian Dowling, a FTM Transgender Activist. Motivational Speaker. YouTuber.
Friday, June 23rd
9:30am – 10:30am, Press Play Stage, Community Track
Hear from influential transgender and gender-nonconforming creators as they discuss their experiences on YouTube and navigating the world beyond.
This panel features Ash Hardell, Kat Blaque, Miles McKenna, and Aydian Dowling.
9:30am – 10:30am, Fresh Faces Stage, Community Track
A Q&A with the creators and stars of Buzzfeed’s Ladylike.
This features Chantel Houston, a senior producer at BuzzFeed Motion Pictures and a member of the company’s top female unscripted show, Ladylike. In her career, Chantel has made it her mission to create content FOR women, exclusively made BY women; Kristin Chirico, a senior editor at BuzzFeed, and a cast member of BuzzFeed’s Ladylike, one of BuzzFeed’s most consistently high-performing video series; and Jen Ruggirello, a video producer for BuzzFeed. She currently produces for their series Ladylike. She’s a big fan of terriers, Canon cameras, and the Chicago White Sox.
9:30am – 10:30am, YouTube Arena, Community Track
Tyler Oakley is an independent creator on YouTube, one of the largest digital platforms to date. With over 8M+ subscribers on YouTube and over 23M+ across his social media platforms, he has been established as one of the most influential LGBTQ+ vloggers and is an A-Lister in the digital age.
11am – 12pm, Twitter Community Stage, Community Track
Now more than ever, it is so important to have diverse voices on the internet. Join these creators as they talk about the challenges they face and the future of inclusivity on the internet.
This panel features Tre Melvin (This Is a Commentary).
11am – 12pm, Press Play Stage, Community Track
PC Culture — it’s a thing these days. In this session, creators who regularly navigate politically correct culture discuss how they handle toeing the line between edgy and inappropriate in their content.
This panel features Gaby Dunn and Lateef Thynative, an upcoming lifestyle and comedy youtuber noticeable by his trademark purple hair and borderline androgynous style. He talks about LGBTQ and Black Subjects all while remaining humorous.
Making It Work: LGBTQ+ Couples
2pm – 3pm, Press Play Stage, Community Tack
Some the internet’s raddest LGBTQ+ power couples discuss what it’s like to create with their significant other, the highs and lows that follow, and what it takes to make their relationships work.
This panel features BriaAndChrissy and Team2Moms, a two-moms family hoping to provide the younger generations of LGBTQ people who struggle to envision raising a family, the hope and visibility that it is possible.
3:30pm – 3:55pm, Instant Interview Stage, Community Track.
Dodie is a 21 year old musician from London. She began sharing her life through her songs and videos online from 2011, and since then she has gained a fanbase of over 1 Million subscribers. Dodie’s Debut EP ‘Intertwined’ reached the TOP 40 In the UK Albums Chart and her first ever U.K Headline Tour (March 2017) sold out in under an hour.
3:30pm – 4:30pm, Trending Stage, Community Track
Some of the biggest creators in the history of online video have been Asian/Pacific Islanders. As different online video platforms emerge, are Asians still represented? Listen as some of the most popular API creators discuss whether they feel supported and well-represented in this ever growing digital age of online video.
This panel include Ashly Perez, a Development Partner at BuzzFeed. She was one of the founding producers of BuzzFeedViolet, a YouTube channel with over 2.9 million followers. Her series “You Do You” was number one on the iTunes Store for two seasons. She is currently developing shows and short films for BuzzFeed Motion Pictures.
3:30 – 4:30pm, Press Play Stage, Community Track
Disabled creators gather to share their personal experiences with disability and how those experiences intersect with, complicate, and enrich their YouTube content.
This panel includes Annie Segarra.
4:30 – 4:55, Instant Interview Stage, Community Track
Ari Fitz makes daily videos about pop culture, relationships and life. She’s also known for her androgynous fashion with her style channel, TOMBOYISH.
Networking Room – Creators and Activism
5pm-6pm, Room 206, Creator Track
Join like-minded creators for a unique networking session! You’ll have the chance to talk, collaborate, and make new friends.
This is my Team with Joey Graceffa
5pm-6pm, Room 204, Creator Track
It takes a village to raise a YouTuber. Hear from Joey Graceffa’s manager, agent, publicist, and attorney about how they got on the team, what they do, and how they built their professional relationship.
5pm-6pm, Trending Stage, Community Track
Activism! Come learn how to harness the power of the internet to create radical change.
This panel include Kat Blaque.
Not Straight, Not White, Not Serious
5pm-6pm, Fresh Faces Stage, Community Track
These non-straight, non-white creators won’t let anyone pigeonhole them into a specific genre or category. Did we mention they’re freaking hilarious? Join us for some laughs and weirdness as they discuss what makes them unique and how they translate their experiences into awesome content.
This panel features Hartbeat, a very out spoken and ridiculous comedian. Comedy that will have your sides tickling! Coming from the lesbian side of the LGBT community; Lateef Thynative; Mac Kahey (MacDoesIt), a satirical commentator who creates content that he calls a cross between “Intelligently funny” an “an organized hot mess” from pop culture reviews, skits, storytimes, etc.; Shan Boody, a sex/ love expert certified as a sexual educator and as a clinical sexologist; and F0xy, an online content creator from Virginia, who recently made the move to Los Angeles to pursue a career in comedy.
Saturday, June 24th
11am – 12pm, Press Play Stage, Community Track
How can we make YouTube and the wider internet more accessible for more people? These creators will discuss what they’ve learned about facilitating and encouraging accessibility in online spaces through their own experiences.
This panel features Annie Segarra.
There’s a Troll in the Dungeon
12:30pm – 1:30pm, Press Play Stage, Community Track
The internet can be an ugly place, and hate speech, trolling, and general criticism can be incredibly discouraging for creators. Join these tough as nails creators as they discuss how they handle the ever-present troll.
This panel features Miles Jai, whose channel is MilesJaiProductions, a comedian on YouTube and is among one of the top subscribed LGBT-themed channels with over 500,000 subscribers, Ricky Dillion, a multitalented entertainer and online powerhouse, and is moderated by Ash Hardell.
2pm -3pm, Twitter Community Stage, Community Track
Top creators discuss mental health and how they found the courage to discuss such a personal subject on their channels. Listen as they talk about how they are breaking down stigmas and creating safe, healthy, and supportive communities.
This panel features Connor Manning, Hannah Hart, and Hartbeat.
3:30pm – 4:30pm, Twitter Community Stage, Community Track
YouTube sensation Eva Gutowski (better known as MyLifeAsEva) is a top lifestyle and comedy personality with over 10M combined subscribers.
3:30pm – 3:55pm, Instant Interview Stage, Community Track
A native of Texas, Todrick is a singer, songwriter, dancer, actor, choreographer, playwright, costume designer, Broadway performer, American Idol finalist, star of his own self-titled MTV Show and viral YouTube sensation with over 2 million subscribers and 400 million views. He has teamed up with campaigns such as The Trevor Project, The City of West Hollywood, HIV Equal and HIV Beats to help raise awareness of several issues within the LGBTQ community.
7pm -8pm, Fresh Faces Stage, Community Track
The Gender Tag Project, now nearing 1,000 individual video contributions, is a strong foundation for thoughtful conversation about differing experiences of gender. Have you made a Gender Tag video? Watched one? Never heard of the project? Join people of all varieties whose experience with gender is salient for them. There will be activities, guided conversations, and opportunities to connect with those who have similar experiences, and those who don’t.
This meetup features Ashley Wylde, a queer and gender nonbinary writer, activist, YouTuber, and travel enthusiast currently living in Missoula, Montana, the creator of The Gender Tag Project, which has inspired almost 1,000 individual videos responses.
Be sure to check some of these panels out if you’re going to VidCon this weekend, and get a change to see your favorite LGBTQ online video personalities!
June 19, 2017
Issues:
www.glaad.org/blog/vidcon-2017-lgbtq-creators-and-panels-check-out
A Tiny Nation Learns the Rewards of LGBT Progress
A Tiny Nation Learns the Rewards of LGBT Progress
Malta, population 420,000, shows what political will and a commitment to separation of church and state can accomplish.
www.advocate.com/commentary/2017/6/19/tiny-nation-learns-rewards-lgbt-progress
