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Harry Belafonte, Legendary Activist & Entertainer, Dies At 96

Harry Belafonte, a groundbreaking actor and singer who became an activist, humanitarian and conscience of the world, has died at the age of 96 due to congestive heart failure.
Harry Belafonte (photo: United Nations/Flickr – CC license)
Harry Belafonte, a groundbreaking actor and singer who became an activist, humanitarian and conscience of the world, has died at the age of 96 due to congestive heart failure. Continue reading “Harry Belafonte, Legendary Activist & Entertainer, Dies At 96”

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News: Suspect Admits Arson Attempt To Stop Drag Show + More

An 18-year-old man in Jamaica is in critical condition after being ambushed in a fake dating app hookup where he was robbed, had his penis partially severed and set on fire. Some news stories you might have missed: • AP News: Aimenn Penny, 20, admitted to investigators he tried to burn down the Community Church of Chesterland on March 25 in an attempt to stop a scheduled charity drag event. He also said he regretted his arson attempt didn’t work. Continue reading “News: Suspect Admits Arson Attempt To Stop Drag Show + More”

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New Music: Jules Paymer ‘The Daughter That My Mother Wanted’ feat. Miki Ratsula

"The Daughter That My Mother Wanted," from Jules Paymer featuring Miki Ratsula, explores the experience of being non-binary and queer
L-R Jules Paymer, Miki Ratsula (images via Instagram)
The haunting new single, “The Daughter That My Mother Wanted,” from Jules Paymer featuring Miki Ratsula, explores the experience of being non-binary and queer as well as the difficulties that come with feeling like you don’t belong just for being yourself. Continue reading “New Music: Jules Paymer ‘The Daughter That My Mother Wanted’ feat. Miki Ratsula”

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Netflix Announces Premiere Date For “Heartstopper” Season 2

Netflix has announced August 3 as the date Season 2 of the critically-acclaimed queer coming-of-age series, Heartstopper, will premiere.
L-R Joe Locke and Kit Connor in ‘Heartstopper’ (image via Netflix)
Netflix has officially announced the premiere date for Season 2 of the critically-acclaimed queer coming-of-age series, Heartstopper, based on the graphic novels of the same name by Alise Oseman. Continue reading “Netflix Announces Premiere Date For “Heartstopper” Season 2″

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CNN Announces It Is “Parting Ways” With Out News Anchor Don Lemon

CNN announced it is "parting ways" with out news anchor Don Lemon.
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon (screen capture)
Shortly after the news broke that Fox News had fired longtime talking head Tucker Carlson, the news world was shocked again as CNN announced it is “parting ways” with out news anchor Don Lemon. Continue reading “CNN Announces It Is “Parting Ways” With Out News Anchor Don Lemon”

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News: Teacher Fired For Discussing Gay Bears In Class + More

Flag of the Bear community (image via Wikimedia/Fibonocci)
Some news stories you might have missed: • LGBTQ Nation: A teacher in South Carolina was fired for discussing an article on gay bear subculture to students in her class. Continue reading “News: Teacher Fired For Discussing Gay Bears In Class + More”