Tag: LGBT
HRC Welcomes Pope Francis’ Message of Apology to LGBTQ People
Today, in response to recent comments from Pope Francis stating that the church should “apologise to the person who is gay whom it has offended,” the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organisation in America, released the following statement:
Istanbul Pride march cancelled, activists and politicians dispersed and arrested
Sunday’s (26 June) Pride March in Istanbul was cancelled after it was banned by Istanbul’s governor. German MEP Terry Reintke, 17 activists and 2 international supporters were briefly arrested and later released. The arrests happened after participants gathered in the streets of Istanbul. Police dispersed the crowd.
Jerusalem gay pride attacker jailed for life
An Israeli court has sentenced an ultra-Orthodox Jew to life in prison for killing a teenager at the Jerusalem gay pride parade in 2015. During the trial, the man said he had been doing God’s will.
Jeremy Corbyn blamed of Brexit by LGBT people at London Pride
LGBT people chanted it’s Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn fault for the Brexit when he visited London Pride today.
Migguel Anggelo – Another Son of Venezuela and The Rainbow Family
From the time he came out at age twelve, the Venezuelan-born musician and performer has ridden an emotional roller coaster of self-discovery and discrimination.
The Origin of the Pride Flag
It all started with $1,000 and 1,000 yards of fabric. Gilbert Baker, the creator of the rainbow pride flag, tell the story behind the flag that today is the symbol for the LGBT community.