#lgbtq-advocacy

#lgbtq-advocacy

For those of you who have responded negatively to this initiative, thank you for confirming the need to support the voices of those who merely wish to exist without discrimination. I'll see you at the movies!

"She has this presence and this light in her eyes that actually make me want to cry because it's so f*cking inspiring. I understand she is someone who has followed her heart throughout the hostility, and I was like, I want to be her," Lux said, prompting her brother to respond: "In meeting her, you understood that your soul could go looking for her soul."

Thrilled to be honouring @ricky_martin with the first ever 2025 #VMAs Latin Icon Award!

"I manage our social media content, content strategy with brand development, and brand cohesion. It's a fancy way of saying I do a little bit of everything."

Enes Hocaogullari, a 23-year-old LGBTQ+ advocate, stressed in his speech that youth are fed up and are ready to take to the streets to reclaim their freedoms.

I'm really afraid of what the outcome will be. I mean, obviously, mental health is really important, especially when it comes to mental health surrounding suicidal ideology and how hard it can be to get through something like that.

"It is even more special that this is being awarded by the University of Sussex as this is the county in which I grew up and one which holds a special place in my heart."

Dr. Adelman received the Teddy Witherington Award for her lifetime contributions to the LGBTQ+ community, exemplified by her founding of Openhouse and advocacy efforts.

"Disability Pride Month enables me to reflect and appreciate my journey as an intersectional disabled, queer person of colour. It makes me value my life and achievements, despite having to deal with ableist behaviours and discriminations on a daily basis."

"I'm going to pick my husband," Arthur Gourounlian says. "That man can do anything and can handle any conversation with whoever it is. I think I will definitely sign him up for it: 'Brian to be the next president of Ireland.' He'd be the perfect candidate. I'll be more than happy to be the First Husband."

"Tonight, we made history," said Mamdani after defeating Cuomo in the primary, marking a significant milestone as he aims to be the first Muslim and Indian American mayor of NYC.

Today the Supreme Court chose to abandon trans children in America. Upholding the Tennessee ban on medical care for trans kids is heartless.

As anti-trans legislation and rhetoric continue to escalate across the U.S.-from sweeping state-level bans on gender-affirming care to renewed efforts to bar trans people from public life, nonbinary elite runner Nikki Hiltz and ACLU's LGBTQ+ rights lawyer Chase Strangio find themselves at the intersection of justice and representation.

Carpenter's new single "Manchild" symbolizes her continued evolution as an artist while engaging with her fans through creative promotional strategies.

"Read a book! Open a book. Read it and don't let it just be a picture book! Get a dictionary. Learn some words. Sorry, learn to read! Honestly, please."

In the coming weeks, I'll be releasing my LGBTQ+ platform to ensure New York City remains a beacon and safe haven for the LGBTQ+ community, especially in the face of national heightened bigotry.

But amidst this chaotic blitz, our community resists and shines brighter.