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  • America’s LGBTQIA+ Community Deeply Concerned About Losing Rights, But Optimistic About the Long-Term Future, New Harris Survey Shows

    America’s LGBTQIA+ Community Deeply Concerned About Losing Rights, But Optimistic About the Long-Term Future, New Harris Survey Shows

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    Study from The Harris Poll Thought Leadership and Futures Practice finds LGBTQIA+ community, especially younger generations, is committed to pushing back against attacks on rights


    NEW YORK, September 14, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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    With new laws, court verdicts, and political rhetoric on marriage equality, trans athletes, gender-neutral bathrooms, drag queen shows, and other issues, new research from The Harris Poll Thought Leadership and Futures Practice finds a near-unanimous belief in the LGBTQIA+ community that their rights are in jeopardy. But the research also reveals the extraordinary levels of that community’s political activism – and an unexpected optimism about the long-term future of LGBTQIA+ rights in America.

    The study, “Inclusive Insights: LGBTQIA+ & Advocacy,” is based on a custom survey by The Harris Poll conducted online within the United States from May 26 to June 1 among 1,110 LGBTQIA+ adults aged 18 and over. (LGBTQIA+ is an acronym for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual, and other identities.)

    “You might expect that some people within the LGBTQIA+ community are concerned about their rights, given societal trends and recent events,” said Tim Osiecki, Senior Research Manager at The Harris Poll Thought Leadership and Futures Practice. “And indeed, our research shows that the concern is almost universally shared. It also shows that the community – especially younger members from the Gen Z and Millennial generations – is responding with a broad and significant commitment to efforts to preserve those rights and that they ultimately believe the tide will turn.”  

    A chief finding of the study is that the LGBTQIA+ community is deeply concerned about legislation passed or advancing at the state and federal levels. Respondents were almost unanimous (98%) in their concern that one or more existing rights could be taken away from LGBTQIA+ people. 

    Four out of five (81%) agreed with the statement “With hundreds of anti-LGBTQIA+ bills pending legislation in the U.S., I feel very nervous about my rights as an LGBTQIA+ individual.” Even more (85%) agreed that “There are many groups within the LGBTQIA+ community that often get overlooked or picked on by politicians and lawmakers.”

    Respondents’ top concerns: 

    • Protection against discrimination in schools (87%) 
    • Discrimination protection in the workplace (85%) 
    • Right to access housing (84%) 
    • Right to get married (83%)
    • LGBTQIA+ inclusive education (83%)

    However, the community is far from despairing – LGBTQIA+ people are putting time, energy, creativity, money, and votes into defending their rights. More than nine out of 10 (93%) LGBTQIA+ people reported taking some sort of political action other than voting to defend their rights. 

    The study found that the vast majority (84%) of LGBTQIA+ people vote regularly, with 71% voting in federal elections and 67% in local elections – well above typical nationwide marks of about 52% and 12 to 25%, respectively.  

    Over half (58%) donate money, about a third march or protest (39%), attend political events (32%), or write letters (30%) advocating for their rights. More than one in three (37%) said they have considered running for political office – and that percentage jumps to 60% among transgender respondents.

    The study also found that members of younger generations (Gen Z, Millennials) are more likely to engage in activism than older members of the LGBTQIA+ community – in some areas, twice as likely. For example, 34% of younger LGBTQIA+ people have volunteered or worked on a campaign, compared to 19% of their older counterparts; 29% of younger generations belong to organized groups that engage in political efforts, compared to 13% of older generations.

    The study also closely examined specific issues such as the drag queen bans that have received prominent media coverage. Eight out of 10 respondents said they were concerned about those bans (81%) and feared they could “snowball into lawmakers taking away more and more rights” (80%).

    In addition, the study focused on issues faced by subsets of the LGBTQIA+ community, people who identify as BIPOC or transgender.  

    Almost three-quarters (72%) of queer BIPOC (Black, indigenous, people of color) members said they had trouble finding communities and resources that understand them, and about two-thirds (64%) have to “code switch” or change how they communicate to fit in with the two communities. Almost half (48%) said they have had to relocate to avoid hostile laws or political environments (compared to 40% of queer non-BIPOC members).  

    Possibly reflecting the current political climate, nearly nine out of 10 (87%) trans people agreed with the statement “Our society values humanity in AI and robots more than in trans people.” More than six out of 10 (62%) said they have relocated due to hostile laws or political environments. 

    And yet, even as they hold deep concerns about rhetoric and legislation and devote themselves to political activism to defend their rights, people in the LGBTQIA+ community still hold optimism about the future. A strong majority (84%) agreed with the statement “I am hopeful that things are going to improve on the LGBTQIA+ rights” and about two out of three said that the improvement might be soon, agreeing that “I think it’s likely that things will improve for LGBTQIA+ rights within the next five years.” 

    “It’s clear from this study and our previous work that the country’s LGBTQIA+ community believes that though our society has made progress on these issues, we still need to work to preserve and expand the community’s rights, and that people believe that progress is not only possible but probable,” Osiecki said.

    For more information, please visit The Harris Poll Thought Leadership Practice or subscribe to their newsletter, The Next Big Think, for the latest research.

    About Harris Poll Thought Leadership Practice

    Building on 50+ years of experience pulsing societal opinion, we design research that is credible, creative, and culturally relevant. Our practice drives thought leadership and unearthed trends for today’s biggest brands. We are focused on helping our clients get ahead of what is next.

    About Harris Poll  

    The Harris Poll is one of the longest-running surveys in the U.S., tracking public opinion, motivations, and social sentiment since 1963, and is now part of Harris Insights & Analytics, a global consulting and market research firm that delivers social intelligence for transformational times. We work with clients in three primary areas: building 21st-century corporate reputation, crafting brand strategy and performance tracking, and earning organic media through public relations research. Our mission is to provide insights and guidance to help leaders make the best decisions possible. To learn more, please visit www.theharrispoll.com.

    Source: Harris Poll

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  • ‘RHOC’ Star Taylor Armstrong Reveals She’s Bisexual, Opens Up About 5-Year Relationship With A Woman

    ‘RHOC’ Star Taylor Armstrong Reveals She’s Bisexual, Opens Up About 5-Year Relationship With A Woman

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    By Becca Longmire.
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    “Real Housewives of Orange County” star Taylor Armstrong revealed she’s bisexual during the latest episode of the show.

    Armstrong — who was previously a cast member on “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” — spoke about previously being in a relationship with a woman for five years while she was chatting to newcomer Jennifer Pendantri.

    Armstrong dated the woman before she married the late Russell Armstrong in 2005.

    Armstrong — who made the comments during a girls trip to a Montana ranch — shared, “Most people are surprised to find out that I’m bisexual probably just because of stereotypes,” ET reported.

    “I mean it’s not something I broadcast, but I’m open to all people who have great souls that you can love.”


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    The reality TV star’s first husband, Russell, died by suicide the same year as their split in 2011. The pair share daughter Kennedy Caroline, 17.

    She then married current husband, John Bluher, in 2014.


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    Armstrong recently made history in the “Housewives” franchise after becoming the first cast member to make the move from one show to another.

    Earlier this month, she told ET about joining “RHOC”, “I’m in such a happier place now in my life, I thought it would be fun to just go have fun with the girls and not feel the pressure of my home life and everything.”

    However, she did admit, “Walking into an existing cast vs. a cast where we started together has been a bit of a learning curve.

    “I’m like, ‘wait, what are you guys mad each other about?!’”

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  • Visited Releases Top 10 LGBTQIA+ Travel Destinations in North America

    Visited Releases Top 10 LGBTQIA+ Travel Destinations in North America

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    Jun 27, 2023

    New York tops the list as the most visited LGBTQIA+ city in North America, as per the Travel App Visited


    TORONTO, June 27, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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    Just in time for Pride month, the travel app Visited by Arriving In High Heels Corporation has published a list of the top 10 LGBTQ travel destinations in North America.

    Visited, available on iOS or Android, allows users to discover bucket list destinations, plan dream vacations, mark off where they’ve traveled, and get personalized travel maps and stats.

    The top 10 LGBTQ destinations in North America area:

    1. New York City has the largest LGBTQ population in North America and historic Pride sites like the Stonewall Inn and the “gayborhoods” of Hell’s Kitchen and Greenwich Village in Manhattan.
    2. Washington, DC, has plenty of LGBTQ-friendly bars, including Larry’s Lounge, Nellie’s Sports Bar, Number Nine, Green Lantern, JR’s, and more.
    3. San Francisco is a leader in the LGBTQ rights movement and has lively neighborhoods like the Castro District, with many LGBTQ-friendly shops and bars.
    4. Miami attracts LGBTQ travelers to the famed South Beach, which has the city’s largest concentration of gay-friendly businesses and hotels.
    5. Boston is a welcoming city for LGBTQ people. Massachusetts was the first U.S. state to legalize same-sex marriage, and Boston is the home of the Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders (GLAD).
    6. Chicago has a bustling Pride Parade and the oldest LGBTQ neighborhood in the U.S., Boystown. 
    7. San Diego has LGBTQ bars and shops throughout the city, but the biggest hub is in the Hillcrest neighborhood. 
    8. Toronto has the East Village, known as “Queer East,” with plenty of LGBTQ-friendly parks, bars, restaurants, and beaches.
    9. Fort Lauderdale has LGBTQ-friendly beaches like Sebastian Beach and LGBTQ bars in the neighborhood of Wilton Manors.
    10. Hawaii has ample LGBTQ-friendly beaches plus nightlife in Honolulu.

    To browse more top travel lists, see the most popular destinations, and create a personalized travel map, users can download Visited on iOS or Android.

    Get the full Visited 2022 travel report for more travel stats with the most visited destinations based on U.S. and international travelers. To learn more about the Visited Map App, visit https://visitedapp.com.

    About Arriving In High Heels Corporation

    Arriving In High Heels Corporation is a mobile app company with apps including Pay Off Debt, X-Walk, and Visited, their most popular app.

    Source: Arriving In High Heels Corporation

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  • As Pride Month Continues, New Survey Finds Workplaces Can Be Proud – But Still Have Work to Do

    As Pride Month Continues, New Survey Finds Workplaces Can Be Proud – But Still Have Work to Do

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    A new study from The Harris Poll Thought Leadership and Futures Practice assesses how LGBTQIA+ employees feel about their employers.


    NEW YORK, June 15, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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    June is Pride Month, a time when lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual people celebrate their culture and their efforts to gain equal rights in society. However, a new survey and report this month from The Harris Poll Thought Leadership and Futures Practice finds that the country’s LGBTQIA+ employees still fear prejudice – while most say their workplaces are headed in the right direction, most of the workers themselves are not yet “out,” fearing reprisals or career hurdles.

    The findings come in “Inclusive Insights: LGBTQIA+ and Work,” which is based on an online study by The Harris Poll conducted between May 26 and June 1, 2023, of a 1,110 sample of LGBTQIA+ adults aged 18 and over in the United States.

    “As the nation celebrates Pride Month, our research found that people in the LGBTQIA+ community do feel they have reason to celebrate, with most feeling that their employers are taking steps to support them personally and professionally,” said Tim Osiecki, Senior Research Manager at The Harris Poll Thought Leadership and Futures Practice. “However, it also shows that most people in the community still don’t feel comfortable in the workplace to truly be themselves, and that those issues are even more prevalent among certain groups.”  

    The survey found that just four in 10 (41%) of queer employees are out to their coworkers, and even fewer (37%) are out to their supervisors or on professional-oriented social media like LinkedIn (31%).

    The survey allowed respondents to cite multiple reasons for that choice, and the most common reasons they cited for their caution were personal preference (52%) or having other priorities (37%). But one in three LGBTQIA+ employees (33%) said they were “concerned about negative reactions from coworkers,” nearly one in four (33%) said they were “concerned it could damage my career” and one in six (16%) said, “my company doesn’t provide a safe environment” for coming out.  

    More than eight in 10 (81%) agree with the statement “My company is moving in the right direction when it comes to LGBTQIA+ inclusion,” and seven in 10 (71%) say, “I believe that my place of employment would hold people accountable for anti-LGBTQIA+ behavior (or I have already seen it do so in the past).”

    The survey also assessed what LGBTQIA+ people believe makes a workplace supportive and safe. Safeguards addressing discrimination and harassment were more valued than any other policy, benefit, or resource, respondents said, with the top two answers being “safe reporting channels for incidents of LGBTQIA+ discrimination and harassment” (89%) and “written disciplinary protocol address incidents of LGBTQIA+ discrimination and harassment” (86%).

    Having those policies in place matters, respondents indicated. Nearly four in 10 (38%) of LGBTQIA+ employees have reported harassment or discrimination related to their identity, but their employer failed to act. Nearly half (46%) have experienced harassment or discrimination but chose not to report it because it felt either unsafe or unproductive to do so.

    The survey indicates that creating an inclusive, safe, and supportive environment where LGBTQIA+ employees can come out appears to have benefits for those employees and, by extension, their employers.

    “Out LGBTQIA+ employees report a more positive and thriving employee experience,” the report said, pointing to significant differences between employees who were out at work and those who have not described their feelings about the workplace. For example:  

    • 69% of “out” workers reported feeling “confident” compared to 53% of those not out.  
    • 64% of “out” workers said they felt “connected to coworkers” compared to 43% of those not out.  
    • 65% of “out” workers said they felt “purposeful” compared to 54% of those not out.  
    • 61% of “out” workers said they felt “invested in company success” compared to 47% of those not out.  

    A common theme across almost all questions was that transgender people experience more workplace difficulties than other people in the LGBTQIA+ community.

    A greater percentage of transgender people said they had reported harassment or discrimination with no action from their employer (57%) and that they chose not to report it because it might be unsafe or unproductive to do so (65%).

    In addition, more than six in 10 (62%) transgender respondents have had a negative experience coming out at work (such as coworkers treating them negatively, feeling emotional trauma, or experiencing negative professional consequences, etc.). Nearly half (47%) of all LGBTQIA+ employees, 52% who identify as lesbian and 50% who are gay, reported sharing the same sentiment.

    People who describe themselves as being LGBTQIA+ and of traditional racial or ethnic minority groups also reported more frequent negative workplace experiences.

    Finally, as Pride Month continues, the survey indicates that organizations should think hard about how they celebrate it.

    “Queer employees seek genuine, whole-hearted Pride Month efforts from their employers,” the report said, noting that while 57% of LGBTQIA+ employees report their company recognizes Pride Month in some way, 62% “think it’s worse to make a halfhearted Pride Month effort than do nothing at all.”

    What does a good Pride Month effort look like? Survey respondents said companies should put their money and public efforts where their words are: The most common recognition is a company-wide email, but what respondents said would be best is donations to LGBTQIA+ causes, with organizing volunteer activities and physical displays of banners and flags as close seconds.

    “Inclusive Insights: LGBTQIA+ and Work,” from The Harris Poll Thought Leadership and Futures Practice, is based on a survey that was conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll between May 26 and June 1, 2023, among 1,110 LGBTQIA+ adults aged 18 and over. The body of research includes 309 respondents who identify as lesbian, 346 who identify as gay, 380 as bisexual, 94 as transgender, as well 79 who identify as non-binary. Moreover, this survey includes 382 who identify both as LGBTQIA+ and as BIPOC. The report is based on a sample of 696 respondents who are currently employed.

    To learn more about The Harris Poll Thought Leadership and Futures Practice and “LGBTQIA+ and Work,” read the study or subscribe to the newsletter.

    About The Harris Poll Thought Leadership and Futures Practice  

    Founded in 1956, The Harris Poll is one of the longest running surveys in the U.S. tracking public opinion, motivations, and social sentiments. Every year, we poll millions of people on the trends that are shaping our modern world. Building on 50+ years of experience pulsing societal opinion, we design research that is credible, creative, and culturally relevant. Our practice drives thought leadership and unearths trends for today’s biggest brands. We are focused on helping our clients get ahead of what’s next.

    Source: Harris Poll

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  • Sydney WorldPride Welcomes the World With Giant Human Progress Flag

    Sydney WorldPride Welcomes the World With Giant Human Progress Flag

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    SYDNEY, June 24, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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    Nearly 1,000 Sydneysiders have created a giant human Progress Flag on the steps of the Sydney Opera House. 

    The colourful display marks the 44th anniversary of the first Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras and sends a message of welcome to the world as Sydney, Australia gears up to host WorldPride in 2023, with the hotly-anticipated tickets going on sale from 15 July. Locals and visitors alike can sign up to access early bird tickets. 

    Sydney’s famous Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is a must-do in the calendar of global Pride festivals – and Sydney WorldPride will be a 17-day celebration of Australian LGBTQIA+ fabulousness, with over 300 events across the city. 

    Taking place from 17 February to 5 March 2023, Sydney WorldPride will celebrate Australia’s brilliant and diverse LGBTQIA+ community, in a city renowned for its diversity, inclusivity and proud LGBTQIA+ population.

    More than 500,000 people are expected to participate in Sydney WorldPride and the festival will feature much-loved events including the world-famous Mardi Gras Parade, which will be returning to Oxford Street for the first time in three years. 

    In addition, there will be exciting one-off Sydney WorldPride major events: 

    • Live & Proud – Sydney WorldPride’s Opening Concert, presented by American Express – we’re getting the party started with this opening concert, hosted by Courtney Act and Casey Donovan. 
    • Pride Villages – for 10 days from 24 February, sections of Crown Street and Riley Street will be closed and become home to stalls, dining and performances. On the final weekend of Sydney WorldPride, a section of Oxford Street itself will be closed to create a giant street party.
    • Bondi Beach Party, presented by Optus – for one day only, the sandy jewel of Sydney will become the city’s hottest club for 12,000 people.
    • Sydney WorldPride Human Rights Conference – the largest LGBTQIA+ human rights conference ever held in the Asia-Pacific region.
    • Blak & Deadly: The First Nations Gala Concert – experience a rainbow explosion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQIA+ artistry, across a two-hour concert hosted by Steven ‘Faboriginal’ Oliver at the Sydney Opera House.
    • First Nations Gathering Space – held at Carriageworks and running across six nights, featuring exhibits, theatre, dining and drag.
    • Rainbow Republic, presented by Optus – six hours of live music, DJs and performances await you at The Domain, for a queer megamix of international and local acts.
    • Ultra Violet – an inclusive LGBTQIA+ women’s party at Sydney’s Town Hall where burlesque stars, cabaret performers and drag kings take to the stage.
    • Domain Dance Party – dance with 10,000 of your mates at the biggest LGBQTIA+ outdoor dance party Australia has ever seen. 
    • Pride March – 50,000 people will join this historic Pride march across one of the world’s most-recognisable landmarks, the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

    Local and international headliners for major events will be revealed later this year.

    Sydney WorldPride Chief Operating Officer, Gabriel Pinkstone, said: “In just a few months, Sydney will be transformed as more than 500,000 people come together for the global family reunion LGBTQIA+ people have been waiting for.”

    “Sydney WorldPride is a party with a purpose, and will celebrate Sydney’s most iconic locations, from Bondi Beach to the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge.”

    “It’s the biggest summer event of 2023 and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back to celebrate Pride with Australia’s diverse LGBTQIA+ community.”

    As well as Sydney WorldPride’s major events, there will be over 60 specially curated arts events and more than 20 sporting events as part of WorldPride Arts and WorldPride Sports. WorldPride Arts have been made possible thanks to Create New South Wales (NSW).

    Sydney WorldPride will also feature a special one-off event in Newcastle called Pink Salt, an outdoor long table dinner to be hosted at The Station, featuring live performances and outrageous design.

    Minister for Enterprise, Investment and Trade, Minister for Tourism and Sport and Minister for Western Sydney, Stuart Ayres, said: “Sydney WorldPride 2023 will showcase our incredible and inclusive city to a global audience and will re-establish Sydney as a must-visit destination for visitors.”

    “It’ll be the first time this event has been held in the Southern Hemisphere and has the potential to be the biggest event Sydney has seen since the Sydney 2000 Olympics.”

    “As a city and a state, we are embracing the freedom we have earned through the hard times of the past two years.”

    “The NSW Government continues to invest in world-class entertainment, hospitality and events; our goal is to be the events capital of the Asia-Pacific and supporting Sydney WorldPride 2023 helps achieve this.”

    “NSW is ready to host this event and we are encouraging visitors to make the trip to enjoy the best that Sydney has to offer.”

    Local artists, producers and party promoters are also being invited to take part in Pride Amplified, a dedicated open-access program for arts, culture, experiences and parties, with hundreds of events expected to take place across Greater Sydney. 

    Clover Moore, the Lord Mayor of the City of Sydney, said: “The City is proud to be a fierce ally of the rainbow community and we are delighted to welcome the world to Sydney for Pride in 2023!”

    “This is a fantastic moment for Sydney. Hosting WorldPride 2023 is an affirmation of our city as a richly diverse and accepting society, open to the world and inclusive of all, and a wonderful opportunity to help our arts, tourism and hospitality sectors that were so hard hit by the Covid pandemic.”

    Gil Beckwith, Chief Financial Officer, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, said: “We’re incredibly excited to welcome the world’s LGBTQIA+ communities to our city for Sydney WorldPride and Mardi Gras.” 

    “This event will not only showcase the iconic surrounds of Sydney and NSW as a premier tourist destination, but it will also boost the profile of the Mardi Gras Festival to international audiences, creating a legacy that will have an important impact on the growth of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras and our community in years to come.”

    TICKETS

    Every year, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is the hottest summer event in Sydney, with international headliners and visitors from around the globe joining one of the world’s most renowned Pride festivals. 

    Tickets go on sale to the general public at 09:00 AEST on 15 July via SydneyWorldPride.com.

    To secure early access to Sydney WorldPride tickets, sign up now at sydneyworldpride.com to access pre-sale tickets from 09:00 AEST on 11 July. Mardi Gras Members not only get pre-sale access but discounted tickets on many Mardi Gras events. 

    American Express Card Members will also have access to a selection of Sydney WorldPride pre-sale tickets from 9 am AEST, 11 July via the American Express website (T&Cs apply).

    Sydney WorldPride is proud to offer $49 + booking fee tickets to select events for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through MobTix, and for select concession card holders through our Affordability Program.

    Special thanks to Gildan Brands Australia for their generous donation of over 1,000 Gildan t-shirts worn by the participants in the Human Progress Flag. 

    MEDIA CONTACT:  Matt Fraser: mfraser@originalspin.com.au phone +61 401 326 007

    ABOUT WORLDPRIDE

    WorldPride is a global event licensed by InterPride, which is awarded to a different host city every 2-3 years.  

    Like the Olympics, cities bid to host the event and deliver a comprehensive program of arts, culture and festivals designed to engage global LGBTQIA+ audiences. The first WorldPride took place in Rome in July 2000, followed by Jerusalem (2006), London (2012), Toronto (2014), Madrid (2017), New York (2019) and Copenhagen + Malmo (2021). 

    FULL LIST OF 2023 EVENTS

    A full list of the Sydney WorldPride festival’s events is as follows: 

    Source: Sydney WorldPride

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  • MCCNY Charities Announces Name Change

    MCCNY Charities Announces Name Change

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    updated: Mar 30, 2021


    NEW YORK, March 30, 2021 (Newswire.com)
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    MCCNY Charities, INC. one of the longest operating LGBTQIA+ homeless youth shelters and food pantries, has announced today that the organization will be operating under a new name and now will be known as Sylvia Rivera’s Place. This includes Sylvia’s Place, a homeless youth shelter and the Sylvia Rivera Memorial Food Pantry, as well as a clothing closet and various community programming.

    This name change was a natural evolution of the services offered, as well as an homage to the founding and history of the organization, inspired by the work and vision of the late, great queer icon, Sylvia Rivera.

    Along with this change, the organization has revealed a newly designed company logo and new website, which can be found at www.sylviariverasplace.com. “We hope this new name and website will help better share our services, and reflect our long-standing impact and relationship with the LGBTQIA+ Community in NYC,” says Michael Easterling, Acting Director.

    For more information about the name change or to learn more about Sylvia Rivera’s Place please visit: www.sylviariverasplace.com

    Source: Sylvia Rivera’s Place

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  • 7 Cosas Ridículas que no hay que decir a gente Bisexual

    7 Cosas Ridículas que no hay que decir a gente Bisexual

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    A lo largo de los años he sido objeto de muchas observaciones bifóbicas.

    La bifobia no es solo una expresión específica de homofobia para las personas que son “parcialmente” gays. La bifobia viene de la comunidad queer y heterosexual, y en mi experiencia, es una expresión del pensamiento y/o binario que puede ser muy destructivo para nuestro mundo en muchas maneras. Las que voy a exponer a continuación ni siquiera son las peores, solo son las más reveladoras de los perjuicios escondidos que hay contra las personas bi.

    Algunas personas dicen que “pansexual” es la identidad de elección si te atraen personas sin que te importe el sexo o el género, y por lo tanto rechazan el género binario. Abordo esta cuestión más adelante, y afirmo por qué me defino todavía como bisexual y no pansexual, mientras desafío el género binario. “Queer” puede ser también en término paraguas para la comunidad LGBTQ+, o puede ser un término más radical para una posición que desafía la heteronormatividad.  

    1. “Yo también fui bisexual una vez”

    A lo mejor para algunas personas su identidad se siente más estable en una categoría diferente a “bisexual” y pertenecer a una etiqueta diferente es ahora su preferida. Pero decir algo así es muy condescendiente e inválido. Una mujer identificada como lesbiana actualmente me lo dijo en el Club Lexington hace unos diez años. Estoy seguro de que la gente lo sigue diciendo, y hay que pararlo.  Sé que he sido bisexual desde los 16 años, y todavía soy bisexual. Me honra cómo me identifico. Punto final.

    1. “¿Pero qué pasa con la monogamia?”

    Nada en contra del poliamor, que es una identidad legítima también. Pero la bisexualidad no significa no-monógamo. Bisexual significa muchas cosas diferentes para muchas personas diferentes, algunos de los cuales son monógamos, y otros son poli. Enfrentar bi y poli es simplemente inadecuado.

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    3.“¿No refuerza la palabra bisexual el género binario?”

    Este asunto ha tenido mucha cola en el blog. Un gran artículo para releer para una exploración más profunda de este tópico tan complejo es:  Words, Binary, and Biphobia: Or Why “Bi” is Binary but “FTM” is Not.  Por ahora, me gustaría aprovechar la oportunidad para salir como un bisexual de género queer, y por lo tanto detonar todos sus contraargumentos por el mero hecho de mi existencia.  

    1. “Me da miedo salir con bisexuales porque creo que me dejarán por otro con un cuerpo diferente al mío.”

    No dejes que tu inseguridad arruine una relación potencialmente fabulosa con algo tan bisexual.  ¡Sabes que la bifobia es tan maliciosa que yo mismo que soy un orgulloso bisexual y lo he sido durante años, pero ahora tengo una relación con otro bisexual y estos miedo afloran en mi cerebro! La gente tiene un montón de prejuicios contra los bisexuales por cómo son tratados en el mundo de la cultura y los medios, el mayor de ellos es el mito de que somos incapaces de satisfacer sexualmente con una pareja o que negamos nuestra actual sexualidad.  Esto es específicamente bifobia y no homofobia porque el miedo de las “dos” realidades de existencia bisexual y viene de gente gay y hetero, y como he mencionado ¡de bisexuales también! Así que no te sientas mal si tienes inseguridad o miedo. Nuestra cultura es bifóbica, así que asimilarlo tiene sentido, justo como asimilar el sexismo u otro ismo tiene sentido.

    Incluso yo, que he estado reuniéndome en contra de la mierda durante años, sucumbo a veces. Estate vigilante y deshace tu bifobia interiorizada. Míralo como un acto de resistencia contra una parte fea de una cultura dominante, justo como deberías deshacer otras varias internalizaciones.

    5.“¿Pero a quién prefieres realmente? ¿Con quién crees que acabarás?”

    Un hombre gay me preguntó una vez esto, curioseando en varios niveles de mi atracción física contra la afinidad emocional hacia hombres y mujeres, por último intentando adivinar con su bola de cristal la respuesta de con quién acabaré, como si mi futura felicidad fuera más incierta que la suya y necesitara su consejo. Me preguntó por quién me sentía más sexualmente atraído, si a hombres o a mujeres. ¿Mi respuesta? Depende. ¿Con quién tengo más magnetismo? Si con hombres o mujeres. ¿Mi respuesta? Depende. El hecho de que mi deseo y vínculo emocional tenga alguna complejidad no significa que sea menos válido y sus capas no significan soledad para mi u otra persona con mi particular clase de atracción.

    6.“Intuyo que le das a todos los palos ¿no?”

    Argggg.  Todo lo que mueve el argumento. Me siento atraído por la personalidad de las personas más que por su apariencia física, aunque sienta lujuria. Hay mucha gente con la que nunca querría liarme por su comportamiento, actitud, creencias, etc. Siento que mis preferencias sexuales y románticas están muy discriminadas, pero yo no discrimino. Con esto quiero decir que distingo de quien quiero ser con ciertos estándares de compatibilidad y deseo, pero también que no corro a juzgar sobre con quién debería emparejarme basándome en su sexo asignado de nacimiento o su género.

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    7.“Si te van todos los géneros, ¿por qué no dices que eres pansexual o queer?”

    Escribí un artículo: “Queer vs. Bi: Why I’m Coming Back Around to Bisexual” . Brevemente—pansexual y queer son probablemente más precisos para mí en sus estrictas definiciones, pero me gusta usar “bisexual” porque es una palabra con una importancia histórica y también actual en el mundo hetero, en el cual puede ser usada. También creo que la gente puede alejarse de “bi” dentro de la comunidad LGBTQ por la bifobia, y esto tiene que parar.

    [Imagen de portada: una foto con dos personas sentadas en una cama. La persona de la izquierda tiene el pelo corto y lleva gafas, un top azul encima de una camiseta blanca y pantalones rojos oscuros. La persona de la derecha tiene el pelo oscuro, gafas, un collar naranja, un top gris y pantalones verdes. Están sonriendo y sus cabezas se inclinan a la izquierda. Fuente: Mushpa Y Mensa]

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