Author: mscgl
Gay South Korean celebrity’s wedding plans make national news
The first time a South Korean celebrity announced he was gay, in 2000, the reaction was quick and without empathy.
Nigeria adopts harshest homophobic law in recent history
On Thursday 30 May, Nigeria’s parliament adopted the ‘Same-Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Bill’, a law that foresees up to 14 years’ imprisonment for gay, lesbian and bisexual people who marry or display affection.
York Pride 2013 kicks out Homophobia from Sport
York’s gay Pride, which achieved widespread media coverage in 2012 with the first gay Pride Parade through the historic city of York, is to join with the City’s professional football and rugby league teams for York Pride 2013 to take a groundbreaking stand against homophobia in sport – backed by Greg Dyke, the new Chairman of the Football Association!
California Senate approves tax penalty bill aimed at Boy Scouts
The state Senate approved legislation Wednesday that would strip tax-exempt status from nonprofit groups including the Boy Scouts of America that deny participation of people based on sexual orientation or religion.
Jallen Messersmith comes out as gay
Jallen Messersmith of Benedictine College in Atchison, Kan., has come out and is believed to be the first openly gay player in U.S. men’s college basketball.
Corrie actor, Leicestershire Police and the Co-op all speaking at Stonewall’s Workplace Conference
Coronation Street’s Charlie Condou and Steph Morgan, the Assistant Chief Constable of Leicestershire Police, are among the keynote speakers at Stonewall’s Workplace Conference, which returns to Manchester on 14 June.