Saturday, May 4, 2024

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Saturday, May 4, 2024

News

Yellen Says Threats to Democracy Risk U.S. Economic Growth, an Indirect Jab at Trump
Yellen Says Threats to Democracy Risk U.S. Economic Growth, an Indirect Jab at Trump

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen argues that a fractured democracy can have destructive effects on the economy – an indirect jab at Donald Trump.

by Fatima Hussein and Josh Boak | 5 hours ago

Ex-minor League Umpire Sues MLB, Says He was Harassed, Fired for Being Bisexual
Ex-minor League Umpire Sues MLB, Says He was Harassed, Fired for Being Bisexual

A fired minor league umpire sued Major League Baseball on Wednesday, claiming he was sexually harassed by a female umpire and discriminated against because he...

by Ronald Blum | 6 hours ago

Culture

Review: Bold, Audacious 'I Saw the TV Glow' Explores Fandom, Identity and the Way We Remember
Review: Bold, Audacious 'I Saw the TV Glow' Explores Fandom, Identity and the Way We Remember

This trans filmmaker's tale centers on those angsty school years when you're trying to fit in, or merely realizing you don't – particularly if you are queer or...

by Jocelyn Noveck | 7 hours ago

President Biden Presents Medal of Freedom to Judy Shepard, Michelle Yeoh, Nancy Pelosi, More
President Biden Presents Medal of Freedom to Judy Shepard, Michelle Yeoh, Nancy Pelosi, More

President Joe Biden on Friday bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom on 19 people, including actor Matthew Shepard's mother Judy, Michelle Yeoh, Nancy...

by Derlene Superville | 8 hours ago

Pride

New York City Pride Announces Grand Marshals for 2024 March
New York City Pride Announces Grand Marshals for 2024 March

Joining the ranks of honor this year are DaShawn Usher, Miss Major, Raquel Willis, Michelle Visage, Eshe Ukwell, and Baddie Brooks.

May 3

Frameline48's 11-Day Celebration Of Queer Cinema To Commence With First-Ever Castro Neighborhood Celebration Of Juneteenth
Frameline48's 11-Day Celebration Of Queer Cinema To Commence With First-Ever Castro Neighborhood Celebration Of Juneteenth

Frameline announced a landmark Opening Night program for the 48th annual San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival (Frameline48): an Opening Night Film...

May 2

Media

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

EDGE Now :: April 26, 2024
EDGE Now :: April 26, 2024

Get ready to slay your fitness goals as we showcase three sexy fitness influencers who will fuel your motivation and prepare you for summer.

Apr 25