History was made tonight as J. Harrison Ghee (Some Like It Hot) and Alex Newell (Shucked) took home the trophies for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical, respectively, becoming the first non-binary actors to be honored by the Tony Awards. Continue reading “A Fine Night At The 76th Tony Awards”
Trump Calls His Former Attorney General A “Gutless Pig”
Donald Trump took to social media to call his own former Attorney General Bill Barr a “gutless pig” after Barr told Fox News audiences that Trump is “toast” if even half of his federal indictment is true. Continue reading “Trump Calls His Former Attorney General A “Gutless Pig””
Crop Tops + Pride Parties + More InstaHunks
Checking in with some favorite InstaHunks beginning with Nathan, who is killing this “fitness over 40” thing. Continue reading “Crop Tops + Pride Parties + More InstaHunks”
New Music: Hayden Joseph “See Me”
Country music artist Hayden Joseph
“Night Of A Thousand Judys” All-Star Concert Benefiting Ali Forney Center
Guest post by Lawrence Pfeil, Jr.: Justin Elizabeth Sayre’s all-star homage to the legendary Judy Garland returns this month for its 11th annual Night Of A Thousand Judys. The “over the rainbow” Pride concert benefits The The Ali Forney Center, the nation’s largest agency dedicated to helping LGBTQ homeless youth. Continue reading ““Night Of A Thousand Judys” All-Star Concert Benefiting Ali Forney Center”
School Board President On Anti-LGBTQ Protests: How Dare You Make Gay Kids Afraid Because You Are
At a recent public meeting, Los Angeles school board President Jackie Goldberg pulled out a copy of the acclaimed children’s book, “The Great Big Book of Families” and began to read. Turning the meeting into story time, the reading became a clear statement to critics of LGBTQ+ education. Continue reading “School Board President On Anti-LGBTQ Protests: How Dare You Make Gay Kids Afraid Because You Are”
News: Mark Consuelos Wrestles + George Santos + More News
Rep. George Santos (R-NY)
Attorney General Merrick Garland: ‘In Honor Of Pride Month’
The Department of Justice has issued this statement from Attorney General Merrick Garland celebrating the LGBTQ community as the country recognizes Pride Month.
“As we recognize Pride Month and celebrate the LGBTQI+ community, the Justice Department renews its commitment to protecting the rights of every person to live free from discrimination and persecution based on who they are or who they love. The Justice Department is proud to stand in defense of the rights to which LGBTQI+ individuals, and all people in our country, are entitled.”
The DOJ goes on to list its efforts to protect the LGBTQ community including prosecuting hate crimes, combatting discrimination, and defending transgender youth:
The Justice Department works every day to ensure the rights of LGBTQI+ people are recognized and protected. Members of the LGBTQI+ community must be able to live their lives free from discrimination, harassment, violence, and threats of violence.
The Justice Department prioritizes addressing threats and discrimination against LGBTQI+ people in the workplace, at doctor’s offices, in their schools, communities, and more.
Prosecuting hate crimes based on LGBTQI+ status. As recent FBI statistics confirm, hate crimes are on the rise, including hate crimes targeting members of the LGBTQI+ community.
The Justice Department is pursuing those who commit acts of hate based on sexual orientation or gender identity to the fullest extent of the law.
There’s much more at the link. https://twitter.com/TheJusticeDept/status/1666876302308016129
New Music: VINCINT ‘Take Me Home’
VINCINT (photo: Shervin Lainez)
What I Meme To Say…
Some of the memes that caught my eye this week… Continue reading “What I Meme To Say…”