Category: Homophobic abuse

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Layton Williams says he’s thinking about the “bigger picture” amid Strictly Come Dancing backlash

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Layton Williams has brushed off the naysayers after receiving online hate from conservative Strictly Come Dancing viewers.  Since the premiere of the show’s 21st season, the Bad Education star and his partner, Nikita Kuzmin, have won the hearts of viewers with their incredible performances.  From their Grease-inspired Viennese waltz – which featured Williams in drag – to their stunning Cha Cha Cha that earned them the highest score of the series, the pair’s run has been nothing short of iconic.  But despite the heaps of praise he’s received from fans and…

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Drag Race UK star Pixie Polite verbally attacked and threatened in homophobic incident

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Content warning: This story includes topics that could make some readers uncomfortable. Drag Race UK star Pixie Polite revealed that a man threatened her life and “verbally attacked” her at a London bus stop.  On 25 August, the beloved talent took to Twitter to recount the terrifying incident. “Hello all, last night I was verbally attacked & had threats made on my life by a middle aged white man in the Kennington area of London. I was alone at night in an area I didn’t know, with several items of…

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Man charged for homophobic attack against Drag Race star The Vivienne

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Police have charged the person suspected of attacking RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne earlier this year. On 16 June, the man approached The Vivienne in a Liverpool McDonald’s and made homophobic comments. He then punched her in the face and fled, according to Merseyside Police. Alan Whitfield, 50, of Everton, has been charged with assault. He will appear before magistrates on 5 September. “No-one, no matter what their background or religious beliefs, should be assaulted, threatened, or subjected to any form of hate crime,” Detective Inspector Alan Nuttall said,…

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Don’t Say Gay: Anti-LGBTQ+ comments rise 400% after Florida bill passes

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A new report has found online hate targeted at the LGBTQ+ community has surged over 400% following the Parental Rights in Education bill. Research was conducted by LGBTQ+ advocate group Human Rights Campaign and nonprofit organisation, Center for Countering Digital Hate. The legislation has been dubbed ‘Don’t Say Gay’ as it has banned instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity for children up to grade 3. However, critics of the law have stated the language can be carried beyond the third grade and impact older students. The bill was passed…

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Lewis Hamilton says he’s “disgusted” after F1 fans receive homophobic and racist abuse

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Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton has called out the homophobic and racist harassment that fans experienced at the Austrian Grand Prix.  On 9 July, the popular race took place at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Styria.  While a majority of fans attended the event to support the array of talented drivers, some spectators were called out for creating a hostile environment.  Across numerous social media posts, Grand Prix attendees revealed that they were verbally abused over their gender and sexuality.  One Twitter user wrote: “The behaviour has been… disappointing. my…

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