Sen. Cory Booker, LGBTQ Ally, Announces Presidential Run
“We are better when we help each other,” Booker says in his announcement.
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Muscle daddy who spent 20 years promoting conversion therapy says he feels really, really bad about it
Muscle daddy who spent 20 years promoting conversion therapy says he feels really, really bad about it
David Matheson spent 20+ years and made thousands and thousands (and thousands) of dollars trying to steer gay people into repressing their true feelings.
Steve Grand Is One Of 50 Gay Singers That Are Proud Of Who They Are On The Perfect Friday Night Music Track: WATCH
Steve Grand Is One Of 50 Gay Singers That Are Proud Of Who They Are On The Perfect Friday Night Music Track: WATCH
YouTube subscriber Richard Art posted this video featuring “50 Gay Singers That Are Proud Of Who They Are.”
Art made this compilation, “to show gay singers that aren’t afraid to show who they are. It was pretty hard because not a lot of gay men use he/him in their songs or show it in their videos. I had a lot of fun finding these songs. If you know any other gay singers, please share them.”
Notes from Art on the video: The video I use for Kevin Abstract’s Papercut is a fanmade music video by Chris Raffael. All credit goes to him
– Brendan Maclean’s best music video is “House of Air”- it’s NSFW and banned on Youtube, so you’ll need to watch it on Vimeo
-Rest in peace George Michael. I wanted to add him on this list because I think his video for Outside is iconic. He made it after getting caught cruising in a bathroom, which led him being forced to come out of the closet. It’s basically his way of saying F— IT I’M GAY, and I love it
The video prominently features out singer Steve Grand who also happens to have a new EP out this week called Not The End Of Me.
For tour dates and more check out Grand’s site.
The full list of tracks on the video appear underneath in the comments.
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The GLAAD Wrap: ‘Shadowhunters’ trailer, ‘The L Word’ returns, and more!
The GLAAD Wrap: ‘Shadowhunters’ trailer, ‘The L Word’ returns, and more!
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Every week, the GLAAD Wrap brings you LGBTQ-related entertainment news highlights, fresh stuff to watch out for, and fun diversions to help you kick off the weekend!
1) A biopic of transgender icon Candy Darling is currently in development, with Zackary Drucker and Stephanie Kornick signed to the project as well. Darling was primarily an actress, featured in some of Andy Warhol’s work in the early 70s, and was a muse for the band The Velvet Underground. We are excited to see Darling’s story on screen.
2) Shadowhunters will return with the second half of season 3 on February 25th at 8 PM. These will be the last episodes of the GLAAD Media Award-winning Freeform series, which features several LGBTQ characters, including fan favorite couple Alec Lightwood and Magnus Bane. Watch the trailer below.
3) The L Word is officially coming back to the small screen, it was announced at TCAs this week. The series will feature some of the favorites of the past, including stars Jennifer Beals (Bette) and Katherine Moennig (Shane), who are already committed to the project. The eight episode series is expected to premiere on Showtime before 2019 comes to a close.
4) From Tarell Alvin McCraney, the writer of the play In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue which was adapted to become Oscar winner Moonlight, comes the new series David Makes Man. The show follows a 14-year old prodigy who must choose between where he is from and who he could become. The series is set to premiere in summer of 2019 on OWN. Watch the trailer below.
5) Disney is reported to have put the tentatively titled Four Dads series into development for their upcoming streaming service, Disney+. The show focuses on a gay couple who divorced each other to be with other partners while raising their two daughters. In other TV news, out actress Natalie Morales will play bisexual bartender Abby on NBC’s new series Abby’s. The show centers on Abby, who has an unlicensed bar in her backyard that her neighbors frequent, and the shenanigans the regulars get up to. The premiere will be on March 28th at 9:30 PM. Watch the trailer below.
6) The wait is over for The Chi season 2 trailer! The Lena Waithe-executive produced series will delve more into the lives and aspirations of its characters in the Southside of Chicago as the series progresses. Watch the trailer below. In other Showtime news, Shameless will definitely be returning for season 10, and even more exciting news? Ian Gallagher (Cameron Monaghan) will rejoin the Gallagher antics on screen. The last we saw of Ian, he was embracing his tumultuous and iconic romance with Mickey (Noel Fisher) in prison. Production will start in 2019 with a premiere date to come.
7) Out actress Sasha Lane is set to star in the series Utopia, adapted by Amazon from the original British series of the same name. The series will surround a group of young people who meet online, and are terrorized by a government organization once they find a dangerous graphic novel. The series will be available exclusively through Prime Video. Also on the streaming front, all episodes of Hulu’s Shrill will premiere on March 15th. Watch the trailer below, featuring trans actress and comedian Patti Harrison.
8) Out singer Sam Smith and Normani released their music video for “Dancing with a Stranger” on Monday. The video dives into the fleeting and meaningless feelings that come with meeting someone new after a breakup. Watch the music video below.
9) The new girlpool album What Chaos Is Imaginary was released today, led by non-binary musician Cleo Tucker. The album is available for purchase on iTunes and other retailers.
10) Out disability advocate Nyle DiMarco released a recreation of Ariana Grande’s “7 Rings” in sign language on Monday. This came shortly after DiMarco’s Twitter correspondence with Grande about the need for including closed captions in “Thank U, Next.” Grande herself praised DiMarco’s rendition of “7 Rings.”
11) The Rent Live soundtrack was released today, featuring songs from the FOX feature of the same name. Click here to listen to the full album. In other music news, queer rapper and Drag Race star Aja will release a new album entitled BOX OFFICE on February 7th. BOX OFFICE tells the story of the artist’s unique childhood as an adopted child who was raised in a Puerto Rican household and claiming their true identity.
12) Alanis Morisette’s musical Jagged Little Pill is going to Broadway. One of the show’s main characters is Frankie, who is the Black adopted daughter of the white woman the show centers on, Mary Jane. Frankie’s story includes exploration of her own queerness, as well as her relationship with her genderqueer best friend, Jo. The Broadway premiere date has not yet been determined following the show’s 10-week run in Connecticut.
Our new musical comes to #Broadway this fall.
And we want you to know everything first—sign up by 2/11 to get priority access to tickets and to stream an exclusive first listen of “All I Really Want”, by our World Premiere cast at t.co/U0GL2lfhBb. #JaggedLittleBroadway pic.twitter.com/nbbE6Nt41l
— Jagged Little Pill (@jaggedmusical) January 28, 2019
13) The first volume of Something Like Summer, an LGBTQ comic, is currently seeking funding help. The story surrounds Benjamin, who is past coming out as gay on a large scale and is now looking for love. Click here to learn more about the comic series and contribute.
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HRC Marks Black History Month & Honors Black LGBTQ Leaders
HRC Marks Black History Month & Honors Black LGBTQ Leaders
HRC marked the beginning of Black History Month. Throughout the month, HRC will shine a spotlight on the long history of Black leadership in the LGBTQ movement and the ways in which Black LGBTQ and allied trailblazers have been, and continue to be, at the center of the fight for equality across movements. HRC will also highlight the barriers and challenges that remain.
“As we mark Black History Month and celebrate the barriers that have been broken by Black LGBTQ trailblazers in the struggle for equality, we must also confront the barriers that remain, and work to lift up the voices of Black and LGBTQ advocates challenging systems of power and oppression every day,” said HRC President Chad Griffin. “Throughout this month, we must not only celebrate our heroes but reflect on how we can bring long-marginalized voices within our movement to the forefront and accelerate the pace of progress toward an America where everyone within the LGBTQ community is equal.”
During Black History Month, HRC will lift up the history of Black leadership within the LGBTQ community, and spotlight a new generation of Black leaders who are fighting the violence and discrimination of white supremacy and other forms of hatred.
Several recent events — including the attack on Jussie Smollett and a brutal attack on Candice Elease Pinky, a Black transgender woman in Houston who was chased down and shot five times in broad daylight — have sparked a timely national dialogue about the epidemic of hate violence that disproportionately targets Black LGBTQ people. Last year alone, at least 26 transgender people, mostly transgender women of color, were brutally murdered.
HRC will amplify the work of the countless civil rights organizations and advocates that are on the front lines fighting against racial, social and economic injustices in America. They are leading our movement forward to restore civil rights protections through key measures like the Voting Rights Act.
This Black History Month, HRC further deepens our commitment to those in the LGBTQ community who are still too often at its margins as they advance their work in moving equality forward.
Follow HRC’s Black History Month content across our social media platforms and on our blog here.
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Congratulations to Rachel and Brad from Wisconsin!
Congratulations to Rachel and Brad from Wisconsin!
The best first dates are the ones where things just flow. Rachel and Brad can attest to this. Rachel writes: “For our first date, we planned a boating trip, where we were supposed to fish and then dock and have dinner. But when we got on the boat, the conversation was so good that we never even
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#AM_Equality Tipsheet: February 1, 2019
#AM_Equality Tipsheet: February 1, 2019
HRC RELEASES 5th ANNUAL STATE EQUALITY RATINGS AS U.S. HOUSE POISED TO CONSIDER EQUALITY ACT: The State Equality Index is a comprehensive report detailing statewide laws and policies that affect LGBTQ people and their families, and assessing how well states are protecting LGBTQ people from discrimination. Because there are no comprehensive federal civil rights protections for LGBTQ people, the rights of millions of LGBTQ people and their families depend on which state they live in. In 30 states, LGBTQ people remain at risk of being fired, evicted or denied services because of who they are. For this reason, the new pro-equality majority in the U.S. House has made the Equality Act — a bill to establish comprehensive federal protections for LGBTQ people — a top priority. More from HRC and Pink News.
- From USA Today — “Sobering reality’: LGBT progress report shows gains, but most states still won’t grant rights”: Jorge L. Ortiz (@jorgelortiz) reports, “As the LGBT community continues to pursue equal rights, it can point to substantial gains at the state level, broad public support and increased momentum toward a federal Equality Act. On the other hand, a majority of states still lack laws banning discrimination…” More at USA Today.
.@HRC Foundation and @EqualityFed released our 2018 State Equality Index — a comprehensive report detailing LGBTQ-related legislation and policies, and assessing how well states protect LGBTQ people from discrimination. #StateOfEquality t.co/AENDvPH2f6 pic.twitter.com/nw9Gy6ebk5
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) January 31, 2019
Passing the Equality Act won’t only end discrimination against sexual orientation and gender identity, it’s a pivotal part in ending homophobia and transphobia and moving our culture forward to be more inclusive and respectful.
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) January 31, 2019
HRC MARKS TODAY’S START OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH: “As we mark Black History Month and celebrate the barriers that have been broken by Black LGBTQ trailblazers in the struggle for equality, we must also confront the barriers that remain, and work to lift up the voices of Black and LGBTQ advocates challenging systems of power and oppression every day,” said HRC President Chad Griffin (@ChadHGriffin). “Throughout this month, we must not only celebrate our heroes but reflect on how we can bring long-marginalized voices within our movement to the forefront and accelerate the pace of progress toward an America where everyone within the LGBTQ community is equal.” Read more at HRC.
This #BlackHistoryMonth, @HRC honors Black #LGBTQ and allied people who are breaking down barriers for equality each and every day. t.co/wVVu4wCivf pic.twitter.com/2ofivkWekp
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) February 1, 2019
STATEHOUSE ROUNDUP — VIRGINIA HOUSE LEADERSHIP KILLS NON-DISCRIMINATION PROTECTIONS IN COMMITTEE: House of Delegates leaders refused to bring up two commonsense LGBTQ non-discrimination measures for a vote in the General Laws committee yesterday. Similar bills have passed the Virginia Senate with bipartisan support. More from HRC and On Top Magazine.
- Arizona lawmakers introduce a bipartisan non-discrimination bill to protect LGBTQ Arizonans. Polling shows that 70 percent of Arizona voters support such protections. More from Metro Weekly.
- Four of Texas’ LGBT chambers of commerce will hold a Day of Advocacy at the Texas Capital in support of LGBTQ Texans. More from Dallas Morning News.
- HRC urges the Mississippi House and Senate to bring up for a vote bills that would add sexual orientation, gender identity and disability to the existing hate crimes law. Read more from HRC.
WISCONSIN SUPREME COURT NOM BRIAN HAGEDORN’S HORRIFIC ANTI-LGBTQ COMMENTS ARE DISQUALIFYING: Hagedorn suggested that the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark Lawrence v. Texas ruling could lead to the legalization of bestiality in the country. “Hagedorn’s anti-LGBTQ rhetoric is deeply disturbing, and as someone who has publicly and unabashedly voiced contempt for LGBTQ equality he has no place on the bench or in public office,” said HRC Wisconsin State Director Wendy Strout. Read more at HRC.
FEEL GOOD FRIDAY — NEW PHOTO OF JUPITER MIRRORS THE TRANS FLAG, LIGHTS UP THE SKY FOR EQUALITY:
���� A sign from the universe! ✨
We already knew that the majority of Americans support trans rights…
and we think that the planets are on board too. t.co/S4pVklE2wO
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) January 31, 2019
TWO-THIRDS OF AMERICANS REPORT INCREASE IN HATE CRIMES SINCE 2016; PERPS IN 40 PERCENT OF INCIDENTS INVOKED TRUMP OR ALT-RIGHT: Read more in the Communities Against Hate report, “Hate Magnified: Communities in Crisis”, here.
- Jussie Smollett’s family issues statement on the violent, homophobic and racist attack he suffered earlier this week in Chicago. Read it here.
GLOBAL EQUALITY NEWS
CANADIAN MAN ACCUSED OF MURDERING EIGHT GAY MEN, MOST OF SOUTH ASIAN OR MIDDLE EASTERN DESCENT, PLEADS GUILTY: Bruce McArthur, 67, remained at large for eight years, causing a rift between Toronto’s LGBTQ community and local police. More from The New York Times.
READING RAINBOW – Bookmark now to read on your lunch break!
Colorado Public Radio interviews LGBTQ advocate Mikah Meyer (@MikahMey), who is challenging the lack of LGBTQ representation in the outdoor recreation industry; NPR explores how Lady Gaga’s legendary anthem ‘Born This Way’ was created
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