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Dykes on Bikes: The Fearless Guardians of the LGBTQ+ Community
As we celebrate the remarkable journey of the Dykes on Bikes, we are reminded that progress is not achieved through complacency but through the unwavering determination and collective action of...
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São Paulo Pride
(May 30th)São Paulo Pride, officially known as La Parada do Orgulho GLBT de São Paulo, is an annual celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community that takes over the streets of Brazil's largest...
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The Olympics: Celebrating OUT Athletes
Their courage and excellence are worthy of celebration today and for generations to come. In their world-class examples, we can see the very best of what is possible when we...
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Top Gay-Friendly Summer Vacation Spots in 2024
As the summer of 2024 approaches, the LGBTQ+ community and allies are gearing up for a season of celebration, self-expression, and unforgettable adventures. From the streets of Ho Chi Minh...
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GAY MEN & PETER PAN SYNDROME
The term “Peter Pan syndrome” refers to the popular perception that some adult men never fully grow up. Derived from J.M. Barrie’s fictional children’s character Peter Pan, who never aged...
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ALL THE GAY FLAGS: THE EVOLUTION
The rainbow pride flag is likely the most widely recognized symbol of the LGBTQ+ community worldwide. But over the past four decades, dozens of pride flags have emerged representing the...
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SILENCE = DEATH: THE UNFORGETTABLE SLOGAN
In the 1980s, the AIDS epidemic devastated the gay community in America. As the deadly virus spread unabated, fear and misinformation compounded the tragedy. Many gay men afflicted with...
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MARCH 12th: The ACT UP Movement
March 12th, 1987 saw ordinary women, men and queer individuals transform into tireless activists under the mantle of ACT UP. Mayor Koch’s New York and President Reagan’s America would never...
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CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF LEIGH BOWERY
"Flesh is my favorite fabric." So declared Leigh Bowery, the Australian performance artist, club promoter, and fashion designer who made an indelible mark on avant-garde circles in 1980s London through...
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Sylvia's Legacy: Celebrating Sylvia Rivera's Life
Sylvia Rivera, a transgender woman, was born in 1951 in New York City to a Puerto Rican father and a Venezuelan mother. Assigned male at birth, she faced early challenges...
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Gay Parenthood
In recent years, the terrain of motherhood has blossomed brilliantly, recognizing the variety of family formations and embracing diversity. Most gay families include one or more LGBTQ+ parents. Same-sex couple...
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Online Identity and Queer Sexuality
In the vast digital landscape of online dating and social media, the intersection of identity and sexuality often takes center stage. Take my recent chat with Kevin on Grindr, for...
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Polari Language
Polari: Decoding the Hidden Language Used by LGBTQ+ in the 20th Century - A Journey into Its Rich History At a time when discrimination and societal prejudice against the members...
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RELATIONSHIP POSSIBILITIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY
Through time, the ideals and social norms of the world changes and evolves, and so do we as people. As many parts of the world become more accepting of our...
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HUMAN RIGHTS DAY: A SPOTLIGHT ON A FOREFATHER OF GAY RIGHTS
On the 10th of December 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted and proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) resulting in the international celebration of the Human Rights...
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SURVIVING THE WINTER: THE BEST GAY PARTIES THIS SEASON
Embrace the cold and celebrate love this winter with a dazzling array of events and parties that shine a spotlight on the LGBTQ+ community. Our curated list of queer festive...
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WORLD AIDS DAY
At the beginning of the AIDS epidemic in the ‘80s and ‘90s, there was very little information about the disease and was initially thought to be a homosexual-only disease due...
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STITCHING STORIES OF REMEMBRANCE: THE AIDS MEMORIAL QUILT
In the throes of the 1980s AIDS crisis, a powerful and enduring symbol of compassion and unity emerged - the AIDS Memorial Quilt. A poignant amalgamation of art, activism, and...
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LGBT+ MENTAL HEALTH: RESOURCES
Everyone has a sexual orientation and gender identity. Sexual orientation is who you are romantically or physically attracted to. Gender identity is the internal sense of being male, female, both...
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LGBT YOUTH: MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS
In the past year, a revelation has emerged from a comprehensive study conducted by The Trevor Project. The study found that a significant proportion of LGBTQ+ youth have contemplated taking...
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Exploring Shibari: A Path To Deeper Connections
The alluring world of Shibari, or Japanese rope bondage, has captivated the hearts and minds of many, including our community. Characterized by intricate and beautiful knots and patterns, Shibari is...
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Medical Breakthrough: A Sixth Person May Have Been Cured From HIV
A European man, known as the "Geneva patient," may become the sixth person in the world to be cured of HIV, marking a potentially major development in the fight against...
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A Call for Lasting Impact from Pop Stars
Music, Politics, and LGBTQ Advocacy: A Call for Lasting Impact from Pop Stars... What are your thoughts? Do you think artists should respect local laws in different areas or does music...
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5 Gay Movies with Happy 💦 Endings 💦
Welcome to our delightful "Stay In and Watch" segment! Grab your popcorn and your tissues coz we're embarking on a cinematic journey spurting with happy endings.In this edition we've curated...
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Barbie's Rainbow Revolution: Embracing Queer Culture and Community
Barbie has been lighting up the screens and hearts of audiences for years, but did you know she's been waving the rainbow flag long before Greta Gerwig or Margot Robbie...
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Standing Together for Equality: Opposing the Ugandan Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023
We're not here to just talk; we want to make a difference! ThePack is standing up against the Ugandan Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 and we encourage YOU TO JOIN US. We call for...
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U=U: ERASING STIGMAS AND BREAKING BARRIERS
In the United States, around 1.1 million individuals and globally, about 39 million people are currently living with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). Once considered a potentially fatal diagnosis, living with...
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#Pride23 逍遥游:
6 个充满活力的 LGBTQ+ 目的地在这个多姿多彩的月份,踏上前往一些最美妙目的地的冒险之旅。带上你的彩虹旗、舞鞋和一颗开放的心!
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彩虹革命:维护所有人的人权
无论您是 LGBTQ+ 还是盟友,您在正在进行的彩虹革命中都扮演着至关重要的角色。保持真实,保持坚强并保持自豪!
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爱情超越:
蒂娜·特纳 (Tina Turner) 的标志性遗产作为 LGBTQ+ 灵感来源蒂娜的影响远远超出了音乐领域。作为 LGBTQ+ 偶像,她激励无数人拥抱真实的自己。她对社区的坚定支持和对爱的无限力量的信念使她成为平等和接受的倡导者。她曾经说过,“我不需要任何人来认可我的选择;我是要过我自己生活的人。”
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IDAHOTB 5 月 17 日和 Harvey Milk 日 5 月 22 日
五月对我们的社区来说是一个重要的月份,庆祝了两个重要事件:5 月 17 日的国际反对恐同症、跨性别恐惧症和双性恋恐惧症日 (IDAHOTB) 和 5 月 22 日的哈维米尔克日。这些事件让我们想起了世界各地 LGBTQ+ 个人的进步和为接受和平等而进行的持续斗争。
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不一样的视角:玛湖文化
在最新的 RPDR 第 15 季冠军 Sasha Colby 加冕后,众议员 Jill Tokuda 发表讲话祝贺她获胜并表彰夏威夷 Mahu Trans 文化,让我们更深入地了解一下 Mahu 文化! Mahu 是传统夏威夷文化中使用的一个术语,指的是表现出传统上与男性和女性相关的特征和行为的人。几个世纪以来,玛胡人在夏威夷社会发挥着重要作用,通常担任治疗师、护理员和文化中介。对于 LGBT 社区的许多人来说,夏威夷的玛胡文化代表了性别和性多样性的独特而有力的例子。 Mahu 人以其独特的身份和对夏威夷文化的贡献而闻名,他们是许多 LGBT 人群的灵感和赋权之源。 玛胡文化对 LGBT 社区影响的一个例子是火奴鲁鲁一年一度的玛胡节。该节日通过音乐表演、舞蹈比赛和文化工作坊等活动庆祝夏威夷多元化和充满活力的 Mahu 社区。该节日庆祝玛胡文化及其对夏威夷的重要性,同时也为 LGBT...
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中国占星术:2023 年“水”兔年会给您带来什么?
一瞥与过去三年截然不同的一年...... 这几年对全世界来说都是艰难的几年,但 2023 年将是“水兔年”,这是自 1963 年以来从未发生过的情况。以下是它对您的意义。随着农历新年的临近,关于新年将带来什么的窃窃私语开始纷飞。 2021 年是牛年,2022 年是虎年,2023 年是兔年。具体来说,科学家转变为通灵者 Sarah Yip 解释说今年将是“水兔”年。 兔年是什么时候? 时间为2023年1月22日至2024年2月9日。为什么叫水兔年呢? 叶解释说,中国历法遵循 12 生肖,这些生肖与五种元素相结合。这共同创造了一个 60 年的系统,它会自我重复。动物有鼠、牛、虎、兔、龙、蛇、马、羊、猴、鸡、狗、猪。元素包括金、水、木、火和土。 据说,这些标志是由过河到宫殿的比赛决定的。兔子在被龙救下溺水和路过的木头后获得第四名” 2023年的兔年意味着什么? “对于那些真正走上正轨的人来说,兔年会带来好运和伙伴关系。虽然兔子不是最强壮的动物,但它的魅力和速度吸引了金钱、生育、爱人和成功,”叶说。当与“水”元素结合时,这一点尤为重要。自 1963 年以来就没有发生过水兔年。 “水元素将增强我们的通灵能力、外交和谈判技巧。随着新一波领导人的崛起,预计政治将发生重大转变。战争的答案不是和平。这就是创造力。” 过去的水兔年给我们带来了什么? 叶说,沿着水兔多年的记忆通道漫步可以帮助通知即将到来的人。以 1903 年为例,那是莱特兄弟首次成功的动力飞行。...
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如何在 2022 年骄傲:来自世界各地的印象 🌈 #LIVEʟᴏᴜᴅᴇʀ
骄傲集会植根于少数民族的艰辛历史,他们几十年来一直在努力克服偏见,并以自己的身份被接受
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庆祝 LGBTQIA+ 历史月🏳️🌈 '22
这是一个特殊的月份,因为这个月是LGBTQIA+ 历史月!我们很自豪能够纪念我们社区的历史——我们曾经去过的地方和我们现在要去的地方。 我们历史的根源是致力于互相照顾。 我们很高兴能够尊重 LGBTQIA+ 社区的交叉性。我们将整个月庆祝 LGBTQIA+ 历史月。我们还将在 10 月向我们的许多Trevor Project 社区致敬——这个月还有拉丁裔和西班牙裔传统月、土著人民日、世界心理健康日、全国出柜日、无性恋意识周和双性意识日。 在这个 LGBTQIA+ 历史月,我们花时间表彰和表彰许多取得进步的开拓者,以便我们今天可以继续激进主义的努力——来自The Stonewall Rebellion (1969) 的那些人,如Marsha P. Johnson (1945 - 1992) 和Sylvia Rivera ( 1951 - 2022);像Bayard...
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为什么钢管舞现在这么受欢迎?
钢管舞不仅仅适合脱衣舞娘。事实上,它比脱衣舞娘早了 1000 年,早于穿着丁字裤、穿着厚底高跟鞋的女性在俱乐部的杆子上脱衣舞。 钢管表演对男人来说是一项运动、一场比赛和一门艺术 中国钢管是最古老的钢管艺术之一,可追溯到 12 世纪。马戏团的专业人士穿着全身服装,并用橡胶系住他们的杆子,以实现杂技技巧动作而不是流畅的动作。 Mallak Hamb,又称印度钢管,起源于 800 多年前,是摔跤手提高力量、耐力和灵活性的训练方法。它也被当作竞技游戏来玩。 钢管舞表演在 1900 年代初期在美国发展起来,当时巡回集市的女子表演中的女性模仿“异国情调”的外国舞者,以增强性感并进一步吸引人群。这些女性开始使用马戏团帐篷的中心杆作为道具。随着表演风格的流行,女性开始融入杂技,让人想起中国钢管和马拉克火腿。美国最早记录的脱衣舞钢管舞直到 1968 年才出现。 那么为什么现在钢管舞如此受欢迎呢? #1 因为人们已经意识到这是一项运动! 要保持下方的位置,您需要难以置信的灵活性、力量和平衡。 钢管舞者让他们所做的一切看起来都很轻松,但这只有通过多年的训练才能实现。 #2 钢管舞的进步非常明显。不仅通过增加力量,还通过技巧的流动性、灵活性和词汇量 这从你开始钢管舞的那一刻起就会发生。对于旁观者来说,小规模的改进可能并不那么明显。但是,您会立即感受到从一节课到另一节课的进步。 现在,它的美妙之处在于你觉得你现在可以做任何事情。而这种态度会辐射到你生活的其他领域。所以,它总的来说会让你处于一种积极、幸运的心态。 #3 现在让我们不要忘记提及显而易见的事情:它让你被撕裂 你几乎不会意识到它正在塑造你。是的,你会到处受伤,但与痛苦相比,回报是巨大的。我希望我有一张前后照片来向你们展示我的进步。在不到一年的时间里,我从一个胖乎乎的小肚子变成了六块腹肌。 IG: @lennoxmxxn...