Wednesday, May 8, 2024

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Wednesday, May 8, 2024

News

The Eurovision Song Contest is Kicking Off with Pop and Protests as the War in Gaza Casts a Shadow
The Eurovision Song Contest is Kicking Off with Pop and Protests as the War in Gaza Casts a Shadow

Competition in the 68th Eurovision Song Contest kicks off Tuesday in Sweden, with the war in Gaza casting a shadow over the sequin-spangled pop extravaganza.

by Jill Lawless and Martin Meissner | May 7

Boy Scouts of America Changing Name to More Inclusive Scouting America after Years of Woes
Boy Scouts of America Changing Name to More Inclusive Scouting America after Years of Woes

The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history and will become Scouting America.

by Jamie Stengle | May 7

Culture

Taylor Swift Bill is Signed into Minnesota Law, Boosting Protections for Online Ticket Buyers
Taylor Swift Bill is Signed into Minnesota Law, Boosting Protections for Online Ticket Buyers

People buying tickets online for concerts, sporting events, and other live events in Minnesota will be guaranteed more transparency and protection under the...

by Trisha Ahmed | Today

Miami is Your Vibrant Year-Round LGBTQ+ Destination
Miami is Your Vibrant Year-Round LGBTQ+ Destination

If you're in search of a high-energy destination full of fun and sun, you'll find what you're looking for at Greater Miami & Miami Beach.

May 7

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Pride

Pines Party 2024: Celebrating 25 Years of Community and Dancing with "Galactic Rodeo" Theme
Pines Party 2024: Celebrating 25 Years of Community and Dancing with "Galactic Rodeo" Theme

The countdown has begun as The Pines Foundation proudly announces the highly anticipated 25th anniversary celebration of Pines Party, marking a quarter-century...

May 5

Who Is Byron Perkins? The Only Out Gay Player in the 2024 NFL Draft
Who Is Byron Perkins? The Only Out Gay Player in the 2024 NFL Draft

Byron Perkins , a defensive back out of Hampton University in Virginia, is one of the few HBCU players to be in the NFL Draft.

by Emell Adolphus | May 5

Media

The EDGE Experience: Gaydar Gone Haywire
The EDGE Experience: Gaydar Gone Haywire

Join the steamy conversation on The EDGE Experience! Tune in as we dive into gaydar, playing it "straight, and Henry Cavill.

May 7, 2024

GLSEN Respect Awards @ Gotham Hall NYC :: April 29, 2024
GLSEN Respect Awards @ Gotham Hall NYC :: April 29, 2024

The GLSEN Respect Awards were held at Gotham Hall and hosted by the fabulous Peppermint. Award recipients included Marcia Gay Harden, Republic Records, Sophia...

by Wilsonmodels | Apr 30