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Category: LGBTQIA+
Virginia School Board Approves Controversial Transgender Policy
The Loudoun County School Board voted 7-2 to require teachers to use a student’s preferred pronouns; officials will also allow students to play on their […]
Three People Arrested in Connection to Homophobic Killing of 24-Year-Old
Three people were arrested by the Spanish police over the killing of a 24-year-old gay male. What We Know: Samuel Luiz, a nursing assistant, was […]
Supreme Court won’t overturn ruling against business that refused service for gay weddings
The Supreme Court on Friday declined to wade into the contentious issue of whether businesses have a right to refuse service for same-sex wedding ceremonies despite state […]
Supreme Court Supports Catholic Adoption Agency’s Right to Deny LGBTQ Couples
In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court sided with Catholic Social Services (CSS) in their lawsuit against the city of Philadelphia for terminating their contract […]
The World’s First LGBTQ+ Cricket Match Held in the UK
The historical event took place on Sunday at the Weoley Hill Cricket Club between the United Kingdom’s two LGBTQ+ cricket teams, the Birmingham Unicorns, and […]
Pride Month: A History
June 1st marks the beginning of Pride Month, 30 days of recognizing the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) community. Throughout June, marches, parades, […]
Lavender Book, a New App Mapping Safe Spaces for Black LGBTQ+ is Coming
The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC), which serves the Black LGBTQ community, has created the Lavender Book, an app that lists facilities and businesses which […]
Reversing Trump, US Restores Transgender Health Protections
The Biden Administration announced Monday the U.S. would ensure gay and transgender people do not face sex discrimination in health care. This reverses one of […]
A ‘Troubling Rise’ in Business Owners Refusing Gay Couples, Advocates Say
Amy and Stephanie Mudd were discriminated against at a Kentucky accountant’s office for their relationship status, sources say. What We Know: Amy’s mother-in-law recommended the […]