Wednesday, May 15, 2024

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Wednesday, May 15, 2024

News

Mississippi Governor Signs Law Restricting Transgender People's Use of Bathrooms and Locker Rooms
Mississippi Governor Signs Law Restricting Transgender People's Use of Bathrooms and Locker Rooms

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Monday that he has signed a new law regulating transgender people's use of bathrooms, locker rooms and dormitories in public...

by Emily Wagster Pettus | May 14

Dispute over Transgender Woman Admitted to Wyoming Sorority to be Argued Before Appeal Judges
Dispute over Transgender Woman Admitted to Wyoming Sorority to be Argued Before Appeal Judges

A U.S. appeals court in Denver is set to hear arguments Tuesday in a lawsuit brought by six members of a University of Wyoming sorority who are challenging the...

by Mead Gruver | May 14

Culture

How Did 'Hacks' Star Hannah Einbinder's Get Her Comic Groove Back?
How Did 'Hacks' Star Hannah Einbinder's Get Her Comic Groove Back?

"Hacks" star Hannah Einbinder penned up about her feelings of imposter syndrome, despite racking up multiple Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.

by Emell Adolphus | May 14

Watch: 'Challengers' Star Josh O' Connor Wrote a Queer Coming-of-Age Film Called 'Bonus Track'
Watch: 'Challengers' Star Josh O' Connor Wrote a Queer Coming-of-Age Film Called 'Bonus Track'

Available on Sky Cinema on June 1, the film marks Josh O'Connor's first movie production and will kick off Pride Month.

by Emell Adolphus | May 14

Pride

Target to Reduce Number of Stores Carrying Pride-Themed Merchandise after Last Year's Backlash
Target to Reduce Number of Stores Carrying Pride-Themed Merchandise after Last Year's Backlash

Target confirmed that it won't be carrying its LGBTQ+ merchandise for Pride month in June in some stores after the discount retailer received backlash last year...

by Anne D'Innocenzio | May 10

Provincetown Kicks Off Pride Season on May 31
Provincetown Kicks Off Pride Season on May 31

The Provincetown Business Guild (PBG) presents the 7th annual Provincetown Pride Festival on May 31-June 2, 2024.

May 8

Media

GLAAD Media Awards NYC :: May 11, 2024
GLAAD Media Awards NYC :: May 11, 2024

The 35th annual GLAAD Media Awards show honored media for fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of LGBTQ people and issues.

by Gustavo Monroy | May 13

A Place At The Table :: May 9, 2024
A Place At The Table :: May 9, 2024

A Place at the Table is the Ali Forney Center's spring gala, where over 1000 community leaders and allies gather for a night of fundraising and celebration.

by Gustavo Monroy | May 12

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