Month: July 2015
HRC Stands with Kenyan LGBT Activists Who Suffer Violence and Discrimination in Their Country
Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organisation, commended President Obama for his comments about the need to respect human rights for all people. At a press conference yesterday in Nairobi, Kenya, President Obama said countries should not discriminate based on sexual orientation, while Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta referred to gay rights as a “non-issue” for Kenyans.
Chris Morgan Inducted to the Gay & Lesbian Sports Hall of Fame
Chris Morgan has been inducted to the Gay & Lesbian Sports Hall of Fame in a ceremony that took place on Friday 24th July at the Center on Halsted Street in Chicago, The complete list of 2015 inductees are:
Hjørdis – Miniseries about anti-bullying you need to watch on Netflix
This miniseries spinoff of “Rita” follows teacher Hjørdis as she plans a school play on bullying featuring a cast of socially awkward students.
Belfast gets colourful as Ireland’s largest LGBT festival kicks off
Belfast City Hall played host to the launch of the 25th Belfast Pride Awards as the city prepares for a host of events over the 10 day festival
Norwegian lesbian priest beaten by unknown person in Sarpsborg
A female vicar priest (27) in Sarpsborg, Norway was recently punched in the face. The reason must be that she is married to a woman.
Gay Couple Files Lawsuit Alleging a Hate Crime Against Rock Island Police Department
Prominent trial attorney Michael Schmiege of the Law Offices of Michael Schmiege has filed a lawsuit against the Rock Island Police Department alleging civil rights violations.