Tag: LGBTQ+ Activists

Name: Fort Lauderdale HIV+ Gay Discussion Group
Start: 2024-11-27
End: 2024-11-27
Location: ArtServe

“Suella Braverman Initiates Review to Address Police Engagement with LGBTQ+ Community at Pride Events”

The Home Office has initiated a review into what it perceives as “activism and impartiality” within the police force. This move follows comments made by Home Secretary Suella Braverman, who appeared critical of police officers participating in activities such as “dancing and fraternising” with LGBTQ+ activists and displaying the Progress Pride flag.

Tapaswini Dash September 8, 2023

LGBTQ+ Activists Speak Out Against NYC Drag March Chant

Revelers at New York City’s Pride Parade on Sunday sounded off on a controversial chant by LGBTQ+ activists — with some saying the shouts of “We’re here! We’re queer! We’re coming for your children!” could spark more anti-gay hate.

Amy McGrotty June 28, 2023

Are They Really Allies LGBTQ+ Activists Work On Ways To Support Equality After Brand Boycotts

General merchandise retailer Target made an announcement that they have removed products and relocated Pride displays to the back of certain stores in the South.

Queer News Tonight June 2, 2023

War Is Declared By Gov DeSantis Against Disney As Governor Loses First Battle

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) has demanded an investigation into Disney after the company pulled a fast one on him amid a seemingly unending feud fueled by a battle over LGBTQ+ rights.
DeSantis’s demand comes after Disney made a stealthy move to prevent him from stripping the company of its long-held power over its tax district.

Smit Makwana April 6, 2023

Young Activists Storm Florida Capitol To Fight For LGBTQ+ Rights

Florida House of Representatives was voting to support what has been described as “Don’t Say Gay 2.0,” a legislative proposal (HB 1069) that includes restrictions on how pronouns can be used in public schools.

Smit Makwana April 4, 2023

Nicole Murray Ramirez, One Of the Greatest LGBTQ Activist Wins Harvey Milk Medal At Diversity Honors

Diversity Honors, the globally renowned celebration that benefits Harvey Milk Foundation and The Pride Center at Equality Park, exclusively hosted by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, will take center stage again, on Saturday, April 1 to acknowledge those who are transforming lives by living authentically and advancing inclusiveness.

Smit Makwana March 30, 2023

Meet The Ukrainian Activist Providing Hormone Therapy For Trans Community From Her Kyiv Apartment

Domani’s apartment is now not only a place to socialize but also a makeshift space that provides crucial gender-affirming medical care that has been particularly tough to access after Russia’s troops invaded the country.
Domani is a director of Cohort — an organization offering support and financial, medical, and legal assistance to transgender people in Ukraine.

Smit Makwana March 15, 2023

Parents Can Be LGBTQ+ Activists As PFLAG Celebrates 50 Years

The parents of gays and lesbians were just beginning to gain visibility in the 1980s. They were slowly building a coalition that started with one mom in the early ‘70s: Jeanne Manford, an elementary school teacher from Queens, New York, who walked alongside her gay son, Morty, during the 1972 Christopher Street Liberation Day march, the precursor to New York City’s massive LGBTQ Pride March.

Smit Makwana March 14, 2023

Japanese prime minister apologizes to LGBTQ+ activists over former aide’s bigoted remarks

In January, backlash over remarks by Arai brought fresh attention to Japan’s lack of legislation on civil rights protections for the LGBTQ+ community and policies on same-sex marriage. Just a day after, Kishida announced he had dismissed Arai for his anti-LGBTQ+ comments, which the former aide later apologized for.

Smit Makwana March 1, 2023