Retailers ranging from Converse to Disney have released a variety of LGBTQ-themed items in celebration of Pride Month this month. But while companies may sell shirts emblazoned with rainbows or the words “love is love” on them, the shirts themselves are often produced in countries where homosexuality is illegal or widely persecuted.
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom reportedly passed on an opportunity to add a bit more representation to its storyline. Star Daniella Pineda said in an interview with Build that a line of dialogue that was cut from the film would have revealed her character Zia Rodriguez was a lesbian.
The Vatican has recognised “LGBT” for the first time, as bishops admitted that the Catholic church must be more inclusive. In a working document published on Tuesday senior Church figures said “LGBT youth” wanted to “benefit from greater closeness” with the Church. The shift marks a departure from previous language used by the Vatican…
Members of the LGBT community face unique financial hurdles. Here’s how to overcome them. It gets better – and you have to be able to afford it. That’s a key lesson from John Schneider and David Auten, Denver-based financial planners who focus on serving LGBT clients and also happen to be married. After a year and a half of dating…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) announced on Monday that being transgender will no longer be classified as a mental illness, in a move that has been hailed as a “very strong message.” In the long-awaited and welcome change, the UN health agency confirmed that there is no evidence that gender incongruence is a mental disorder…
Slapping a rainbow flag on your brand once a year can come off as condescending. These queer leaders share how to do more than just give lip service to diversity. While every thoughtful, reputable company should prioritize diversity and inclusion as part of their core principles, even well-meaning leaders sometimes miss the mark.
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