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Jake Daniels’ teammate apologises for homophobic posts after footballer comes out as gay
Blackpool FC defender Marvin Ekpiteta has apologised for historic homophobic posts after his teammate Jake Daniels came out as gay. Jake Daniels, who also plays for Blackpool FC, came out in an interview for Sky Sports on Monday (16 May), becoming the first active male pro in the UK to come out since Justin Fashanu […]
Struggling Netflix slammed by former staffers after brutally cutting LGBTQ+ jobs
Netflix has reportedly decimated its diversity-focused channels in another round of lay-offs. The streamer reportedly let go of 60 to 70 contractors working on its social media and publishing channels, according to Business Insider, including those running accounts that celebrated and targeted marginalised groups. The cuts included people working on Netflix’s Strong Black Lead, the […]
New 50p coin celebrates 50 years of Pride in UK with Progress flag design
The Royal Mint has revealed a commemorative 50p coin which celebrates Pride’s 50th anniversary in the UK with a Progress flag design. The coin, which is the result of a partnership with Pride in London, was designed by artist, writer and LGBTQ+ activist, Dominque Holmes. Pride in London’s values of Protest, Visibility, Unity, and Equality […]
The Royal Mint unveils first LGBTQ+ coin to celebrate 50 years of Pride
The Royal Mint has unveiled its new rainbow-coloured 50p coin to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Pride UK. This is the first time Britain’s LGBTQ+ community is celebrated on official UK coinage. Designed by east London artist and activist Dominique Holmes, the coin features the historic Pride progression flag and is also inscribed with Pride […]
William’s Tweet to Gay U.K Soccer Player Continues His Vocal LGBT Support
Sky Sports Daniels said: “The subject of being gay, or bi or queer in men’s football is still a taboo. I think it comes down to how a lot of footballers want to be known for their masculinity. And people see being gay as being weak, something you can be picked on for on the […]
South Carolina Governor Signs Transgender Sports Ban Into Law
South Carolina, and now the governor, ignore the voices of thousands of South Carolinians — including parents, medical providers, students, faith leaders, and transgender people ourselves — who expressed loudly and clearly that this bill will harm young people in our state,” Ivy Hill, the executive director of Gender Benders and the community health program director of the […]