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How a Southern Baptist minister came to lead an LGBTQ-affirming church

How a Southern Baptist minister came to lead an LGBTQ-affirming church | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Ten years ago Danny Cortez gave a controversial sermon, and then the story really began.

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Review: "Lavender Men" by About Face struggles to tell its story

Review: "Lavender Men" by About Face struggles to tell its story | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Taffeta (Julian “joolz” Stroop) conjures the ghosts of Abe Lincoln (Matt Martin) and Elmer Ellsworth (Shea Petersen) to spin a tale of love, loss and self-acceptance.

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A trip to Fire Island, New York’s sandy LGBTQ sanctuary and long-time font of inspiration, where simplicity meets fantasy

A trip to Fire Island, New York’s sandy LGBTQ sanctuary and long-time font of inspiration, where simplicity meets fantasy | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

New York’s Fire Island has long served as a haven for members of the LGBTQ community after safety, inspiration and a good time, and visiting the sandy stretch of land today reveals little has changed.

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Ireland’s first womens+ team to play at global gay rugby tournament in Rome

Ireland’s first womens+ team to play at global gay rugby tournament in Rome | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

With four teams Emerald Warriors will be in top 5 contingents at Bingham Cup

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Immersive portraits of Berlin’s queer communities

Immersive portraits of Berlin’s queer communities | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Emily Dodd-Noble’s latest portrait series is a love letter to the city’s queer communities – and a snapshot of self-discovery

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LGBTQ+ Namibians await landmark court ruling on gay sex law

LGBTQ+ Namibians await landmark court ruling on gay sex law | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Namibia's High Court decision on whether to decriminalise gay sex is expected in June

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Park Circle Pride in June features drag, comedy, more

Park Circle Pride in June features drag, comedy, more | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Park Circle Pride returns this June with drag brunches, poetry open mics, comedy shows, happy hours, pageants and more across venues in North Charleston.

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Long Beach holds 41st annual Pride Festival to celebrate LGBTQ community

Long Beach holds 41st annual Pride Festival to celebrate LGBTQ community | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

The weekend-long event is highlighted by a long list of performers and a parade on Sunday.

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Target rolling back Pride product availability is a step backward, say LGBTQ advocates

Target rolling back Pride product availability is a step backward, say LGBTQ advocates | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

While all Pride products will still be available online this year, the move is a reaction to conservative backlash last year that caused Target to pull some merchandise entirely.

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BC’s first-ever pro-bono LGBTQ2 legal clinic to open in Vancouver

BC’s first-ever pro-bono LGBTQ2 legal clinic to open in Vancouver | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

A legal clinic will open in Vancouver this year to serve B.C.'s LGBTQ2 community, free of charge. The clinic will operate under the umbrella of the non-profit organization QMUNITY.

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KASHISH Pride Film Festival: Sonali Kulkarni dives deep into Indian queer cinema, talks inclusion and offers tips for GenZ actors

KASHISH Pride Film Festival: Sonali Kulkarni dives deep into Indian queer cinema, talks inclusion and offers tips for GenZ actors | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Acclaimed Marathi actress Sonali Kulkarni was spotted on the red carpet of KASHISH Pride Festival 2024. In this quick chat with ETimes, Sonali dives deep into the evolving landscape of Indian cinema, discussing her thoughts on queer representation, Hindi vs Marathi content and offers tips to upcoming GenZ actors.

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Andee Huxhold now helms Tucson LGBT Chamber

Andee Huxhold now helms Tucson LGBT Chamber | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Andee Huxhold is aware of the challenges that lie ahead for her as the new Tucson LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce executive director.

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Support Kentucky Health Justice Network At Fat Gay-La 2024

Support Kentucky Health Justice Network At Fat Gay-La 2024 | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

The body positive, LGBTQ-inclusive event will raise funds for reproductive justice.

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Central New York’s first LGBTQ youth-centered shelter to open in Syracuse

Central New York’s first LGBTQ youth-centered shelter to open in Syracuse | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

The shelter, created by the Rescue Mission, will house up to nine youths 12 to 17 years old each night.

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LGBTQ+ Documentary SPEAKING OUT To Have World Premiere At The Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival

LGBTQ+ Documentary SPEAKING OUT To Have World Premiere At The Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

The documentary 'Speaking Out' premieres at the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival on June 1st, highlighting the unspoken trauma of mental abuse and physical violence experienced by men in the LGBTQ+ community.

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The Most Important Movies about the Trans Experience

The Most Important Movies about the Trans Experience | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Here are 12 of the most emotive, effective, and educational films ever made about the transgender experience. 

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America's largest LGBTQ rights group plans $15 million swing state blitz to re-elect Biden

America's largest LGBTQ rights group plans $15 million swing state blitz to re-elect Biden | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

The Human Rights Campaign is launching a spending push in six key states to rally “equality voters” — and warns that many still need to be persuaded to vote for Biden.

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Hong Kong film director Ray Yeung highlights importance of LGBTQ stories with ‘All Shall Be Well’

Hong Kong film director Ray Yeung highlights importance of LGBTQ stories with ‘All Shall Be Well’ | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Writer and director of the 2020 film ‘Suk Suk’ said queer narratives can let people know they aren’t alone and inspire attitude shifts in society.

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‘Positive Exposure: SoCal Asian American Art' Exhibit at UCSB

‘Positive Exposure: SoCal Asian American Art' Exhibit at UCSB | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

“Positive Exposure: Southern California Asian American Art,” a multi-media art exhibition currently on view at TAG Gallery, Los Angeles (May 4–24),

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Indy Pride Rainbow 5K Run/Walk kicks off Indy Pride celebrations

Indy Pride Rainbow 5K Run/Walk kicks off Indy Pride celebrations | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

The celebration isn't the only Pride event happening this weekend.

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LA LGBT Center Gala celebrates with the stars at annual gala

LA LGBT Center Gala celebrates with the stars at annual gala | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

The Los Angeles LGBT Center held their annual Gala, which celebrates the unwavering dedication and remarkable achievements of LGBTQ+ leaders and advocates.

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Honoring Lesbian Icons Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon

Honoring Lesbian Icons Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon, 'mothers of lesbian visibility,' spent their lives writing, organizing and celebrating their relationship.

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BC’s first-ever pro-bono LGBTQ2 legal clinic to open in Vancouver

BC’s first-ever pro-bono LGBTQ2 legal clinic to open in Vancouver | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

A legal clinic will open in Vancouver this year to serve B.C.'s LGBTQ2 community, free of charge. The clinic will operate under the umbrella of the non-profit organization QMUNITY.

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‘Queer Classics’ Reinterprets Traditional Love Songs, Gender Roles Be Damned

‘Queer Classics’ Reinterprets Traditional Love Songs, Gender Roles Be Damned | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Five local performers will take the stage at Oasis May 19 to sing fresh twists on famous ballads and serenades.

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Belgard Partners with Queer Eye’s Tan France to Help Create His Salt Lake City Home

Belgard Partners with Queer Eye’s Tan France to Help Create His Salt Lake City Home | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Several Belgard products are featured in the outdoor living spaces at the style star’s dreamy Utah residence

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