A lot has changed since the first version of the emoji keyboard was released: After garnering criticism, emojis became more racially diverse and included same-sex families and 32 new flags in April 2015. And developers are currently mulling a proposal to add more professional female emojis. But many activists say another key flag is still…
NEWARK, N.J. – In June 2014, Newark , N.J. Postal employee Gregory Huff was an integral part of the team that coordinated a stamp unveiling at the Main Post Office in Newark for the newly released Harvey Milk stamp. While this was a notable accomplishment, Huff felt the need to do more. “I wondered if…
thursday, june 16 Tommy Davidson Tommy Davidson’s exceptional range – stand-up comedy and acting to versatile music ability – have earned him a reputation as an extraordinary performer. Best known as one of the original stars of the hit television show In Living Color, Tommy’s visibility increased rapidly and he became widely known for his…
Gay singers Eli Lieb and Brandon Skeie have written an emotional duet in the wake of the Orlando nightclub massacre titled, “Pulse.” The duo dedicated the song to the victims of the shooting and filmed their music video on the streets of West Hollywood on Sunday. Watch and listen above. Lyrics below: So you say…
NEW YORK, NY—Following Sunday’s shooting in Orlando Elton John, founder of the Elton John AIDS Foundation, gave the following statement at his concert in Liverpool, United Kingdom last night: “In recent months I’ve been working on a project for my foundation called Love and Bravery with Lady Gaga and it’s about having love to accept everyone…
Prince William has made history by becoming the first member of the Royal Family to be photographed for the cover of a gay publication. According to Attitude, the U.K.’s best-selling gay magazine, Thursday 12 May, Prince William invited Attitude magazine to bring members of the LGBT+ community to Kensington Palace to hear their experiences of…
Tuesday, the Walt Disney Company announced a $1 million cash commitment to the OneOrlando Fund, established by Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer to assist those affected by the tragic events in Orlando. Also, eligible donations from Disney employees will be matched dollar for dollar by Disney Employee Matching Gifts: A Program of The Walt Disney Company…
JetBlue is offering free flights to and from Orlando for close family and domestic partners of the victims killed or injured in last weekend’s horrific attack at Pulse nightclub. “This weekend’s events are felt by all of our 19,000 crewmembers, many of whom live in, work from and travel through Orlando – one of our…
LOS ANGELES – In celebration of Pride Month, Here TV, America’s premium LGBT television network, announced its award-winning LGBT programming will be available free of charge on Comcast’s XFINITY cable service. Here TV has partnered with XFINITY to offer a week-long “freeview” for all Comcast XFINITY subscribers from June 13 – 19. XFINITY subscribers can…
Several talk show hosts took time out of their programs to condemn the Orlando mass shooting. “Late Show” host Stephen Colbert opened his broadcast urging viewers to love in the wake of the nation’s deadliest shooting, telling his audience, “Despair is a victory for hate.” “Love does not despair. Love makes us strong. Love gives…
