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Heartbreak High star Ayesha Madon comes out as bisexual: “My first kiss was with a girl”

July 9, 2024 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

Ayesha Madon has opened up about her sexuality in an exclusive cover story interview with GAY TIMES. Best known for her role as Amerie on Netflix’s beloved queer comedy-drama Heartbreak High, Madon has recently segued into the music industry. As the actress and singer spoke out about her new career direction, she also revealed more about her queerness, admitting this is her first time doing so publicly. “I’ve actually never spoken about my sexuality before in anything, so this is pretty new,” she told GAY TIMES. Madon realised she was…

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You can’t ban trans people from the pool – just ask Out To Swim

April 9, 2024 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

The accessible aqua sports club invites swimmers of all gender identities, ages and abilities to find community in the water: here’s how they’re pushing inclusion forward. WORDS JAMIE WINDUST HEADER IMAGES SUPPLIED BY OUT TO SWIM, DESIGN BY YOSEF PHELAN This is State of Play, a new column by GAY TIMES Contributing Editor Jamie Windust. Every month, Jamie will be jumping, running and diving head-first into the world of sport, movement and fitness. Exploring queer sporting excellence at every level, they’ll also be reporting on the changes that need to be made…

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How trans+ history is being put top of the curriculum in summer 2024

December 14, 2023 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

Taking place from 6 to 12 May 2024, Trans+ History Week is a QueerAF-launched initiative celebrating the millennia-old history of trans, non-binary, gender-diverse and intersex people. WORDS BY ALICE MOREY Have you heard of Mary Mudge? What about Mark Weston or Michael Dillon? These are just some of the names of trans+ figures from British history, individuals who lived in the 19th and early 20th century and who remind us that trans stories – whether we’ve been taught about them or not – have always existed. The delivery of transgender history…

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The queer community deserves more sober spaces – here’s where to begin

November 9, 2023 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

Words by Jamie Windust Image by Yosef Phelan GAY TIMES explores the growing desire for dry LGBTQIA+ spaces and shares five of our faves which are already out there We’ve all been there: a weekend drag brunch becomes a bottomless pit of mimosas, a hangover that creeps into the beginning of the working week, only to be cured by post-work drinks in the local queer bar. One round of G&Ts followed by yet another shot of something dark and unnaturally sweet and suddenly you’re half way through the month, finances…

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Ugandan man faces death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality”

August 31, 2023 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

A 20-year-old man in Uganda may be sentenced to the death penalty on charges of “aggravated homosexuality”. The man appeared in court on 18 August in the city of Soroti, according to Jacquelyn Okui, spokesperson for the state prosecutors, who spoke with AFP news agency. A charge sheet alleges that he engaged in intercourse with a 41-year-old man but no further details pertaining to the case were provided therein. According to Reuters, given that the defendant is charged with a capital offence, he will remain in custody until his case…

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LGBTQ RomCom “Reveals” the Complexities of Family When Coming Out

May 18, 2020 admin0 comment

Coming out has never been easy, but when your family is already eccentric, it can make what can be an anxiety-filled moment that much more stressful. From the mind of first time writer and producer Jeff Willy, Reveal, an LGBTQ RomCom about a man coming out to his conservative family during a baby gender reveal, let’s viewers know that when it comes to the quirkiness and stress that can come along with making major announcements during family events, they are not alone. Starring Jeff Willy as the main character “Andrew”…

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LGBTQ Social Media Influencers: All In This Together

May 17, 2020May 17, 2020 admin0 comment

Entitled “Together” the release is a compilation of videos from frontline healthcare workers taken during our current crisis and at-home quarantine selfies from fans and friends of artist Lucy & La Mer. The songwriter shares, “I wanted to create something that would help us uplift and encourage each other. There’s a tremendous amount of good happening in the world right now. In the midst of the intense losses and surreal new normal, I think continuing to share our stories will alleviate the loneliness that many individuals are feeling at home.…

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‘LGBT-FREE ZONE’ Set To Be Distributed To Businesses In Poland

July 21, 2019 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

A Polish news magazine has announced plans to distribute stickers proclaiming an “LGBT-free zone” to its readers, reports CNN. The far-right weekly publication Gazeta Polska said it intends to include the stickers, which feature an image of a black cross over a Pride flag alongside the inflammatory slogan, in its next issue. The stickers have sparked international outrage and was criticized by the US Ambassador to Poland. “I am disappointed and concerned that some groups use stickers to promote hatred and intolerance,” Ambassador Georgette Mosbacher said on Twitter Thursday. “We…

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