LGBT

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LGBT is an initialism that stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender. In use since the 1990s, the term is an adaptation of the initialism LGB, which was used to replace the term gay in reference to the LGBT community beginning in the mid-to-late 1980s. Activists believed that the term gay community did not accurately represent all those to whom it referred.

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Poland's Anti-LGBTQ Movement Sparks Mass Protests Demonstrators turned out in Warsaw and other Polish cities Saturday to protest anti-LGBT movement. These views are being promoted by the government as well as the detention of pro-LGBT protesters... Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:36Published 3 days ago

Demi Lovato insists it's never been more important to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community Demi Lovato gave an impassioned speech on LGBTQ+ rights at the GLAAD Media Awards on Thursday. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:49Published 2 weeks ago

Hallmark Channel Will Include LGBTQ Stories In Christmas Lineup The Hallmark Channel is making it's annual holiday movie celebration more inclusive this year. According to CNN, "Countdown to Christmas" and "Miracles of Christmas" lineups will include LGBTQ.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published 3 weeks ago

Hallmark Channel Will Include LGBTQ Stories In Christmas Movies Holiday movies on the Hallmark Channel are about to get more inclusive. Producers are currently negotiating the inclusion of LGBTQ centered films in the networks annual “Countdown to Christmas”... Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:30Published 3 weeks ago

Madonna Says Russia Fined Her A Million, LGBTQ Rights Madonna has been a devoted ally to the LGBTQ community since the early days of her career and that outspokenness apparently didn’t fly in Russia eight years ago. In it, she doubles down on her.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published 3 weeks ago

Madonna was fined $1 million by Russian government over LGBTQ+ rights speech Madonna has claimed she was fined $1 million dollars by the Russian government for publicly supporting LGBTQ+ rights during a concert in the country in 2012. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:49Published 3 weeks ago

LGBTQ community celebrates Pride online After the cancellation of hundreds of Pride parades this month due to the COVID-19 pandemic, national Pride networks have come together for a new digital Global Pride day Saturday to unite people.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:36Published on June 28, 2020

Taylor Swift, Demi Lovato celebrating Pride with virtual Stonewall Day global livestream Taylor Swift and Demi Lovato are among the stars coming out in support of the LGBTQ+ community for Pride Live's Stonewall Day global livestream. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:45Published on June 24, 2020

Cofounder From Card Game 'Cards Against Humanity' Resigns One of the cofounders of the popular card game Cards Against Humanity resigned. Several former workers claim Max Temkin created a toxic workplace hurting employees of color and the LGBTQ community... Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published on June 24, 2020

Rainbow flag waves over Ukraine's highest statue to mark Kyiv pride Drone carrying rainbow flag flies over Motherland monument as Ukrainian LGBTQ activists mark Kyiv pride month Credit: Reuters - Viral Video Duration: 00:20Published on June 22, 2020

Rainbow flag waves from Ukraine's highest statue to mark Kyiv pride With drone's help, LGBTQ activists attach rainbow flag to Motherland monument to mark Kyiv pride Credit: Reuters - Viral Video Duration: 00:20Published on June 22, 2020

Sitting Ducks? Tourist Town Struggles To Balance Public Health And Economic Survival Provincetown, Massachusetts, makes its living as a delightful summer tourist destination that attracts thousands. But now, HuffPost reports the city is struggling to balance its need to protect itself.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:39Published on June 18, 2020

Laverne Cox 'cried' at U.S. Supreme Court's LGBTQ protections ruling Laverne Cox cried after U.S. Supreme Court judges ruled in favour of legislation that offers lesbian, gay, bis*xual, and transgender people more protection in the workplace. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:50Published on June 17, 2020

LGBT campaigners denounce President Duda's comments on "communism" The Polish President claimed the LGBT 'ideology' is more harmful than communism during a campaign rally on Saturday, as he seeks re-election in the predominantly Catholic country.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:17Published on June 17, 2020

Ellen DeGeneres and Cynthia Nixon applaud LGBTQ Supreme Court ruling Ellen DeGeneres and Cynthia Nixon are among many stars to celebrate after U.S. Supreme Court judges ruled in favour of legislation that offers LGBTQ people more protection in the workplace. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:52Published on June 16, 2020

Nickelodeon says SpongeBob celongs to the LGBTQ+ community The channel dropped the news in a social media post celebrating Pride Month on June 13. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 01:05Published on June 16, 2020

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48 protesters detained in Poland over arrest of LGBT activist Polish police have said they have detained 48 people after protesters tried to stop them arresting an LGBT activist accused of hanging rainbow flags over statues in Warsaw and damaging a pro-life.. WorldNews - Published 6 days ago
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Why Australia's LGBTIQ+ community needs specific legal support A Melbourne legal service has found the needs of international students and migrants from the LGBTIQ+ community are not being adequately met, as it campaigns to reduce discrimination. SBS - Published 1 week ago
MacKenzie Scott Gives $1.7 Billion to Historically Black Colleges and Other Groups One year after pledging to give away most of her fortune, Ms. Scott, an author and the ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, announced that she had donated to causes supporting women, L.G.B.T. rights and racial.. NYTimes.com - Published 2 weeks ago

California Will Collect Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation Data From Covid-19 Patients Wednesday: A recent survey shows Californians are largely aligned, but differences of opinion reflect disparities. Also: L.G.B.T.Q. coronavirus data; and Emmy nominations. NYTimes.com - Published 2 weeks ago
Owen Jones: Man jailed for attacking journalist A judge ruled that James Healy attacked Mr Jones because of his politics and LGBTQ beliefs. BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago
'I want them to be the lead': Actors call for more LGBTQ characters, directors at Comic-Con panel Wilson Cruz, Tatiana Maslany, Anthony Rapp and more stars discussed portraying LGBTQ characters during a virtual Comic-Con panel Thursday. USATODAY.com - Published 3 weeks ago
Billy Eichner: Hollywood is 'so hypocritical,' still denies LGBTQ actors opportunities Billy Eichner opened up about LGBTQ representation in Hollywood as well as the career challenges actors can face when they come out of the closet. USATODAY.com - Published 3 weeks ago

How LGBTQI+ AFL fans have banded together to create a network of pride groups The AFL might be busy navigating coronavirus, but its fans remain as loyal as ever. For LGBTQI+ Australians who have previously reported feeling unwelcome by the men's game, they have been mobilising.. SBS - Published on July 16, 2020
Duda vs Trzaskowski: The fight for Poland's future One is a Catholic social conservative, the other a pro-LGBT mayor. Who will win on Sunday? BBC News - Published on July 10, 2020
LGBTQ rights: Arab Israelis call for tahini-maker boycott An Arab manufacturer of the popular dip sparks a backlash for supporting an Israeli LGBTQ group. BBC News - Published on July 10, 2020	Brazil LGBTQ group hides from virus in Copacabana building RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — In a courtyard a few blocks from Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana beach, a dozen people get settled on broken couches beneath a banner reading “Cure Your Prejudice.” They face.. WorldNews - Published on July 10, 2020
Poland election: The fight for LGBT rights President Andrzej Duda, who is accused of running on an anti-LGBT platform, is seeking re-election on Sunday. BBC News - Published on July 8, 2020	Bristol's Freedom Youth LGBT group marks 25 years Freedom Youth has been helping LGBT+ youths in Bristol for a quarter of a century. BBC News - Published on July 4, 2020
Liberal Eden-Monaro candidate Fiona Kotvojs criticised for climate, LGBTIQ+ stances Attacks are ramping up on Eden-Monero Liberal candidate Fiona Kotvojs with the by-election just days away. SBS - Published on July 1, 2020	Google Doodle closes Pride month by celebrating LGBTQ+ activist Marsha P. Johnson Google Doodle on Tuesday celebrated the widely popular US-based LGBTQ+ activist, performer, and self-identified drag queen Marsha P. Johnson, bidding farewell to the Pride month. On June 30 2019,.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 30, 2020
Black Trans Women Seek More Space in the Movement They Helped Start At no point have black trans people shared fully in the gains of the L.G.B.T.Q. or racial justice movements. This may be changing. NYTimes.com - Published on June 27, 2020	Katy Perry, Ricky Martin, more celebrate LGBTQ+ community with 'Can't Cancel Pride' event Although the coronavirus pandemic has forced many people indoors, P&G and iHeartMedia brought thousands of people together with "Can't Cancel Pride." USATODAY.com - Published on June 26, 2020
Policy may bar transgender students from Catholic schools in central and southern Indiana Advocates for LGBTQ youth say the policy could inflict damage on a group of young people already at greater risk for suicide, mental health issues. USATODAY.com - Published on June 25, 2020	Trump hosts Poland’s anti-LGBTQ president at White House Polish President President Trump on Wednesday met with the anti-LGBTQ president of Poland at the White House. Two senior administration officials who briefed reporters on Tuesday said NATO and economic.. WorldNews - Published on June 25, 2020
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Jericho Brown, Carmen Maria Machado and Thomas Page McBee on What Pride Means Now Fifty years after the first Pride March, the authors Jericho Brown, Carmen Maria Machado and Thomas Page McBee reflect on a complicated moment for the L.G.B.T.Q. community. NYTimes.com - Published on June 16, 2020	Next LGBTQ rights legal battle looms after Supreme Court victory The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling protecting LGBT rights in the workplace sets the stage for another major legal fight over the scope of religious-rights exemptions to certain federal laws that could.. Reuters - Published on June 15, 2020
Reaction after ruling protects LGBT people at work Community members react after the Supreme Court rules a landmark civil rights law protects gay, lesbian and transgender people from discrimination in employment, a resounding victory for LGBTQ rights.. USATODAY.com - Published on June 15, 2020	Supreme Court ruling on LGBTQ rights: What does it mean and what changes? The Supreme Court delivered another victory for the LGBTQ rights movement, but how does it affect employees at small businesses in some states? USATODAY.com - Published on June 15, 2020
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LGBT activists protest at Polish president's campaign rally About a hundred protesters held up banners at an election rally for the Polish president on Monday, after he said over the weekend that LGBT "ideology" was more destructive than communist doctrine,.. Reuters - Published on June 15, 2020	Top US court backs protection for LGBT workers Watershed moment for LGBT rights in US as Supreme Court rules workplace law protects gay and transgender employees. BBC News - Published on June 15, 2020
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Gay Pride embraces its roots by teaming up with U.S. black activists Floats, all-night parties and parades may be out, but the LGBTQ community is returning to its roots by teaming up with black activists for Pride month celebrations in the United States. Reuters - Published on June 11, 2020	Internet 'a lifeline' for the LGBTQ community: Why the spirit of Pride Month will prevail as events move online Moving Pride 2020 events online is in many ways fitting for a community for whom the Internet has provided connection and a safe space for years. USATODAY.com - Published on June 10, 2020
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LGBT

Initialism for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons

LGBT ▸ Facts ▸ Comments ▸ News ▸ Videos

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MacKenzie Scott Gives $1.7 Billion to Historically Black Colleges and Other Groups

California Will Collect Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation Data From Covid-19 Patients

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