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Colton Haynes Details Homophobia Experienced In His Early Hollywood Years

Colton Haynes shares the homophobia and exploitation he experienced during his early Hollywood years in essay for Vulture.

Colton Haynes shares vivid details about the homophobia and exploitation he experienced during his early years in Hollywood in an essay written in the first person for Vulture. Continue reading “Colton Haynes Details Homophobia Experienced In His Early Hollywood Years”

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‘Pose’ Star Dominque Jackson Speaks Out Against Companies Exploiting Pride Month

(photo: Pari Dukovic)

In an Instagram video, Pose star Dominique Jackson told her fans she is not down with corporate America exploiting Pride and the LGBTQ community in lame attempts to appear “inclusive.”

She had been invited by brand Coach to speak at their Pride Ball — but in communicating with her, the actress was misgendered by the company.

Jackson took her story to Instagram speaking out against the company and their misrepresentation of support for the LGBTQ+ community.

“So, happy Pride, everyone, I hope you guys have been watching and enjoying Pose.

“But, you know, as we’re doing something like this, a lot of stuff comes by, and that is that a lot of companies join in on the Pride celebration to show they’re all-inclusive when they’re really not. They don’t research us. They don’t understand us. They don’t attempt to comprehend us.

“So, Coach, contacted me and asked me to come in and tell my life story. You’re gonna be a part of this, it’s gonna be great, it’s for Coach.

“They offered nothing. Not a car ride. Nothing. Not a pocketbook. Nothing. Then one of their representatives contacts me to invite me to something called their ’Pride Ball’ and misgendered me! Like–you didn’t do your research. You’re not following the true stories of the LGBTQ community, ’cause you would know that a woman like myself should never be misgendered.

“It’s so insulting. And, I don’t even think I want to ever use your products or buy your products ever again! I’m going to Louis (Vuitton).”

Here’s the video:

Coach attempted to apologize on Twitter:

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Donald Trump Exploits Death Of NBA Star’s Relative For Political Gain

https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/769526017887080449

Just when you thought something would be off-limits in Donald Trump’s twisted campaign for the White House – this happens.

While pushing a baby stroller in Chicago, Chicago Bulls star Dwyane Wade’s cousin, Nykea Aldridge, was violently killed when she was caught in the middle of a gun fight.

Wade shared his anger and raw emotions on Twitter:

“My cousin was killed today in Chicago. Another act of senseless gun violence. 4 kids lost their mom for NO REASON. Unreal. #EnoughIsEnough,” the NBA star tweeted.

Exactly as he has done in the past when tragedy has occurred, Donald Trump used the event to prop himself up in some way rather than express sympathy, empathy or some kind of human emotion. Trump doesn’t even take the time to spell Wade’s name correctly. See his tweet at the top of this post.

“Dwayne Wade’s cousin was just shot and killed walking her baby in Chicago. Just what I have been saying. African-Americans will VOTE TRUMP!”

As many know, after the terror attacks in Nice, Paris and Orlando, Trump demonstrated the same insensitive behavior for political gain.

Hours later, a non-sociopathic human being grabbed his phone and followed up with this – attempting some sense of humanity:

Folks were not amused on the Twitter: