Category: Gay Rights

UK Government reverse plans to cancel debate on gay military ban

A parliamentary debate on the treatment of veterans as a result of the “gay military ban” is set to be held in the new year as the government backtracks on its plans to cancel. The debate will iron out what reparations should be made to military veterans who were forced out of the armed for […]

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Reneé Rapp hints at queer Regina George in new single with Megan Thee Stallion

As if we weren’t already excited enough about the Mean Girls movie-musical coming to cinemas next month, Reneé Rapp has just dropped a single for the film with none other than Megan Thee Stallion. Not only is the single “It’s Not My Fault” a total bop, but it’s giving fans the queer Regina George they’ve […]

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Gay man to be deported to Uganda after refugee status rejected

A gay man has expressed his horror and hopelessness after learning that he will be deported back to Uganda after living in Canada for five years. The 25-year-old man, who came to Canada in 2018 as an international student, and has since worked in Edmonton, Alberta as a nurse, ran out of options this year […]

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Brazilian actor Amaury Lorenzo received death threats over same-sex kiss on TV

Openly gay Brazilian actor Amaury Lorenzo has revealed that he faced homophobic abuse and death threats after having a same-sex kiss on TV. The actor, who came out as gay back in October, stars in popular Brazilian soap opera Terra e Paixão as closeted cowboy Ramiro, who develops a flirtation with queer activist Kelvin, played […]

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Trial date set for man charged with death of trans woman Cashay Henderson

A trial date has been set for the man charged in connection with the death of Black trans woman Cashay Henderson. Henderson, a 31-year-old Chicago woman who was remembered by loved ones as a bubbly spirit “as beautiful as can be”, was found dead in her home on 26 February 2023. Firefighters were responding to […]

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May Long Weekend 2011

May Long Drag Marathon (2011)

May Long Weekend has been the home of a drag marathon for many years and at many venues: Boots, Junction and Evolution. Started originally by Rob Browatzke as a way of celebrating his birthday. Typically, these shows have been linked to a charity which in recent years has been mental health causes. This is a video montage of short clips of the performances and is from the Baker Park collection. Spread the word! Share this story now

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Grease 2014

ISCWR Grease (2014)

We have another Imperial Sovereign Court of the Wild Rose Production Show from the Baker-Park archives. This February 2014 production wasn’t the only time the ISCWR brought Grease to the stage; a 2002 production starring Miss Bianca and Rob Browatzke ran at The Roost, Boots, and Secrets. This 2014 version ran at Evolution Wonderlounge and in partnership with Womonspace at Bellevue Hall in a dinner theatre style and starring Tequila Mockingbird as Sandy and Stiffy Steele as Danny Spread the word! Share this story now

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