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Transgender and Non-Binary book collection for kids launched

April 13, 2021April 13, 2021 by Kathleen Baril

The GenderCool Project, a storytelling campaign led by 18 young people known as the “Champions,” has teamed up with the company A Kids Book About to create a collection of books. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/transgender-non-binary-youth-influencers-135300143.html

Sasha Velour in a new performance from Opera Philadelphia

April 6, 2021April 5, 2021 by elissa mondschein

As a fan of all types of opera, from Francesca Caccini to Phillip Glass, I am always interested in the myriad ways composers and artists adjust the genre to fit the times. If you also love opera, or drag, or now …both!, check out the new offering from Opera Philadelphia, starring Sasha Velour. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/29/arts/music/sasha-velour-drag-opera.html If […]

Nike ,”Satan shoes” and Lil Nas X’s new video

April 5, 2021April 5, 2021 by elissa mondschein

Hoping you could score the 666th pair of Lil Nas X satan Shoes? …nope. Nike scored “a legal win against streetwear firebrand MSCHF.” Read more about the temporary restraining approved by the U.S. District Court in NY and find out the Trump connection here: https://theglowup.theroot.com/nike-won-its-motion-against-lil-nas-xs-satan-shoes-the-1846605054 Lil Nas X’s new video for “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” has […]

In Memoriam: Tony Murray

April 5, 2021April 5, 2021 by elissa mondschein

Tony Murray, who along with his husband Mark Collins, provided the support for their nephew Jason Collins to come out as an openly gay NBA player, passed away from COVID in late March. Collins and Murray married in 2013. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/24/obituaries/tony-murray-dead-virus.html

Transgender model makes history

March 21, 2021March 21, 2021 by elissa mondschein

Transgender model Leyna Bloom breaks barriers as the first transgender woman of color to appear in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. https://www.cnn.com/style/article/leyna-bloom-black-asian-transgender-sports-illustrated/index.html

DC and Marvel publishing anthologies celebrating queer characters

March 17, 2021March 17, 2021 by Kathleen Baril

DC and Marvel Comics will celebrate Pride Month with anthologies celebrating queer characters. https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/dc-marvel-comics-celebrate-pride-month-lgbtq-anthologies-n1261136

New animated short “Kapaemahu”

March 11, 2021March 11, 2021 by Rae-Anne Montague

This new animated short is an indigenous and transgender breakthrough and could be an Oscar contender this year. https://www.indiewire.com/2021/03/kapaemahu-animated-short-oscar-transgender-1234621945/

Billy Eichner starring and co-writing new gay rom-com

March 9, 2021March 9, 2021 by Kathleen Baril

For fans of “Billy on the Street”, good news! Billy Eichner is starring in, executive producing and co-writing a new gay rom-com titled Bros. The movie is currently set to release in August 2022. https://www.out.com/film/2021/3/08/billy-eichner-make-history-starring-major-gay-romcom-bros

Varsity letter awarded: 63 years later

March 4, 2021March 4, 2021 by elissa mondschein

16 year old high school track team member Tom Ammiano rightfully won a varsity letter at his New Jersey High School but he never received it, told at the last minute that his final meet did not count. Now, at age 79, the gay rights leader will finally get the varsity letter he deserved 63 […]

New book about baseball player Glenn Burke

March 2, 2021March 2, 2021 by elissa mondschein

As spring training gets under way, enjoy this wonderful excerpt from Andrew Maraniss’ new book “Singled Out: The True Story of Glenn Burke.” Glenn Burke was a player with both the LA Dodgers and the Oakland Athletics from 1976 to 1979. During his time in the pros, Burke was out to teammates, and suffered from discrimination during […]