Entering the Unreal World: On Queerness, Graduation, and Taking Cameron Esposito’s “Save Yourself” on Tour During the Pandemic — a break of words

Cameron Esposito grew up gay and Catholic on the outskirts of Chicago. I grew up gay in the Salvation Army on an island in Malaysia. These experiences are not interchangeable, but they do hurt in the same places. Which is why I started taking Cameron’s memoir, Save Yourself, on tour. The “Little Gay Book Tour”… Continue reading Entering the Unreal World: On Queerness, Graduation, and Taking Cameron Esposito’s “Save Yourself” on Tour During the Pandemic — a break of words

In New York, LGBT activists in solidarity with the “Black lives matter” movement — Archyde

IN IMAGES, IN PICTURES – Hundreds of people have cycled the streets of Brooklyn to support the two causes. By Le Figaro Americans participate in the Queers and Queens Unite movement. JOHN’S EISELE / AFP Friday, June 26, many Americans participated in New York in the movement “Queers and Queens unite” by bike, in solidarity […]… Continue reading In New York, LGBT activists in solidarity with the “Black lives matter” movement — Archyde

Photos: 2020 Pride Month, history of the Pride flag — WGN Radio 720 – Chicago’s Very Own

June is Pride Month. And while celebrations may look a bit different in 2020 due to the pandemic, the community comes together through flags, art and virtual celebrations. These photos walk through the variations on the Pride flag as well as the flag’s history, plus murals and decorations in honor of Pride. Now, more than […]… Continue reading Photos: 2020 Pride Month, history of the Pride flag — WGN Radio 720 – Chicago’s Very Own

Pride Month – Book Recommendation 🏳️‍🌈 — no.shelf.control

Happy Pride Month everyone! I just wanted to let people know that I support anyone who is apart of the LGBT+ community. I know there are lot of stuggles and challenges you are facing but you guys are amazing! This might be a bit late but I listed some books that I recommend reading if […]… Continue reading Pride Month – Book Recommendation 🏳️‍🌈 — no.shelf.control

Poland’s clash of values in presidential election — The Latest News

[ad_1] Image copyright EPA/Getty Images Image caption Andrzej Duda (L) faces a strong challenge from Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski Poles vote on Sunday in a presidential ballot that could place significant curbs on the power of their nationalist government. President Andrzej Duda is an ally of the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party and if […]… Continue reading Poland’s clash of values in presidential election — The Latest News

Pride Month 2020: What to know about LGBTQ pride celebrations this weekend — piinions

[ad_1] June marks Pride Month and while the celebrations might look a little different this year, they’re still in full swing in cities across the country. Scroll down to learn more about Pride Month or check out our full lineup of Pride programming that you can watch live right here on this page or on […]… Continue reading Pride Month 2020: What to know about LGBTQ pride celebrations this weekend — piinions

Why this statue of Lincoln should go — Robert’s Virtual Soapbox

The Emancipation Memorial in Lincoln Park in Washington, D.C., portrays President Abraham Lincoln, holding his Emancipation Proclamation, with a freshly freed slave at his feet. The statue was erected in 1876 — and certainly is a product of its time. We have bigger fish to fry than to worry about our public statues, I hear […]… Continue reading Why this statue of Lincoln should go — Robert’s Virtual Soapbox