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Teen Charged In Fatal Stabbing Of Gay Man He Met On Dating App

The Detroit Police Department (DPD) has announced Ahmed Al-Alikhan, 17, has been charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 64-year-old Detroit man. DPD charged Al-Alikhan with first-degree murder, felony murder and unlawful driving away in an automobile, alleging he fatally stabbed Howard Brisendine and then stole his car after they met on a dating app. Continue reading “Teen Charged In Fatal Stabbing Of Gay Man He Met On Dating App”

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Neo-Nazi Found Guilty In Anti-Gay Stabbing Murder/Hate Crime

Samuel Woodward was found guilty of first-degree murder with a hate crime enhancement

Samuel Woodward, 26, has been found guilty of first-degree murder with a hate crime enhancement for the 2018 stabbing death of gay college student Blaze Bernstein. The two had attended high school together and reconnected on a dating app. The jury took less than two days to come to a verdict. Continue reading “Neo-Nazi Found Guilty In Anti-Gay Stabbing Murder/Hate Crime”

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Man Beheads Father, Displays Head In Online Video Rant Against LGBTQs & Biden

Justin Mohn mug shot ( via WPVI)

A Pennsylvania man has been charged with first-degree murder and abuse of a corpse after his father was found beheaded in their family home. Justin Mohn, 32, is accused of not only murdering his dad but posting video footage of him actually decapitating his father on YouTube. Continue reading “Man Beheads Father, Displays Head In Online Video Rant Against LGBTQs & Biden”

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Oscar Nominee Colman Domingo’s New Film Roles + More News

Colman Domingo in RUSTIN (image via Netflix)

Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Colman Domingo, nominated for an Oscar this year for playing civil rights activist Bayard Rustin in the biopic Rustin, has been announced for two more film roles as real-life figures: iconic singer and actor Nat King Cole and Jackson family patriarch Joe Jackson. Continue reading “Oscar Nominee Colman Domingo’s New Film Roles + More News”

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Favorite LGBTQ Moments At The Emmy Awards + More News

My favorite moments from last night’s Emmy Awards plus some news stories you might have missed: • Elton John Gets His EGOT: With his win in the Outstanding Variety Special (Live) category for “Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium,” Sir Elton achieves true EGOT status, having won Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Awards. Only 19 artists have attained the rarified status. Continue reading “Favorite LGBTQ Moments At The Emmy Awards + More News”

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Hater Celebrates Inspiring Threats Of LGBTQs + More News

Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: The creator of the virulently anti-LGBTQ social media account Libs of TikTok celebrated her front-page coverage of the threats and harassment of hospitals, schools, and libraries that follow her evil posts. Continue reading “Hater Celebrates Inspiring Threats Of LGBTQs + More News”

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Sheryl Lee Ralph’s Fierce HIV Activism + More News

Me with Emmy Award-winner Sheryl Lee Ralph

Some news items I thought were worth your time: • The Advocate: You must read this terrific profile of Emmy Award-winner (and original Dreamgirl) Sheryl Lee Ralph and her decades-long fierce activism against HIV/AIDS. (The photo above was the first time I met the luminous Ms. Ralph). Continue reading “Sheryl Lee Ralph’s Fierce HIV Activism + More News”

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Cher Drops New Christmas Song + Sufjan Stevens Comes Out + More News

Cher drops new single "DJ Play A Christmas Song"

Some news items you might have missed: • Pink News: Watch out Mariah Carey, Cher is coming for your Christmas crown with her new single “DJ Play a Christmas Song,” which dropped today to joyous reviews. Continue reading “Cher Drops New Christmas Song + Sufjan Stevens Comes Out + More News”

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Greece Elects Out Gay Man To Lead Major Political Party + More News

Stefanos Kasselakis
Stefanos Kasselakis (screen capture)
Some news items you might have missed: • Politico: Members of Greece’s leftist Syriza party elected 35-year-old Stefanos Kasselakis to head the country’s second-largest political party. Kasselakis is the first openly gay person to lead a Greek political party. Continue reading “Greece Elects Out Gay Man To Lead Major Political Party + More News”