Politics, pop culture and entertainment news of interest to the LGBTQ community
Daniel Penny (center)Daniel Penny, a former U.S. Marine who killed a homeless man on a New York City subway by putting him in a chokehold was charged today with manslaughter in the second degree. Continue reading “Man Who Choked Mentally Ill Man To Death Charged With Manslaughter”
Gio Benitez (image via Instagram)Some news items you might have missed:
• The Advocate: ABC News has announced out correspondent Gio Benitez will become a permanent co-anchor of GMA Weekends. For young gay people of color everywhere, Benitez’s elevation to co-anchor of a network morning show is inspiring for the representation. Continue reading “News: Gio Benitez Named ‘GMA Weekends’ Co-Anchor + More”
(photo by Maurício Mascaro via Pexels)Police have arrested and charged three men with robbery and murder in connection with a series of attacks which began at Manhattan gay bars and resulted in the deaths of two men. Continue reading “Three Charged In Drug-Related Robberies, Murders Initiated At NYC Gay Bars”
Bloodied Proud Boy leaves failed protest in NYC (screen capture)A Drag Queen Story Hour hosted by New York Attorney General Letitia James drew about 40 protesters including Proud Boys and as well as over 100 supporters of the event. Continue reading “Proud Boys Walk Away Bloody After Protesting NYC Drag Queen Story Hour”
Angelina Cando, 35, the accused NYC Pride flag arsonist, put on quite a show in court during her arraignment on Wednesday.
Continue reading “NYC Pride Flag Arsonist Goes On Wild Rant In Court”
(screen capture via NJEG Media)Angry altercations marred a Drag Story Hour event in New York City as protesters gathered outside a Queens public library, according to the New York Post. Continue reading “Protests Get Ugly At Drag Story Hour In Queens NY”
(image via TLC NYC)Guest post by Lawrence Pfeil, Jr.
As summer turns to fall, many of us go through our closets rotating our clothes for the change of seasons; sorting out what we won’t wear – or worse – doesn’t fit anymore.
I was in the process of doing that last week when this report aired on the local ABC News affiliate regarding more and more migrants seeking hope, being shipped to New York City and dropped off at Port Authority. Continue reading “Migrants Seeking Hope, Discarded At The Bus Station”
(stock image via Depositphotos)New York City circuit party promoter Ric Sena, the creator of the long-running Alegria events, announced online that this Sunday’s “Sunrise” party, scheduled to run from noon until 10PM, has been cancelled due to “growing concerns about the monkeypox outbreak.”
This may be the first event – straight or gay – to be cancelled in the U.S. due to monkeypox. Continue reading “NYC “Sunrise” Party Cancelled Over Monkeypox Concerns”
(screen capture via NBC New York)A gay man was shot and killed on a New York City subway train on Sunday after a fellow passenger pulled out a gun and shot him for no apparent reason. Continue reading “Gay Man Shot & Killed On NYC Subway ‘Without Provocation’”
Karine Jean-Pierre (photo via White House – public domain)Some news stories you might have missed:
• The Advocate: Karine Jean-Pierre held her first briefing as White House press secretary on Monday. Jean-Pierre, a lesbian and longtime political activist, is the first out member of the LGBTQ+ community to be White House press secretary. She is also the first Black person in the job. Continue reading “News Round-Up: May 16, 2022”