Mel Curth, the University of Oklahoma graduate assistant who was put on administrative leave after she failed student Samantha Fulnecky’s Bible-citing psychology essay has been removed from her position following a discrimination investigation. Back in November, and first reported by The Oklahoman, junior Fulnecky said she was asked to write a 650-word essay reacting to an article […]
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Billy Porter is on the road to a “full recovery” after a “very challenging four months” which included a stint in hospital. In September, Porter was diagnosed with a “serious case of sepsis.” As a result, the stage and screen star had to leave Broadway’s Cabaret. Porter, 56, shared an update on his health on […]
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Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, who was called “nasty” by US president Donald Trump for asking for “mercy” for LGBTQ+ folks and immigrants, will deliver a Christmas message on the BBC. Budde, who has been the Bishop of Washington since 2011, is set to broadcast a Christmas meditation on BBC Radio 4 on Boxing Day morning, […]
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A Reddit user asked people to share lesser-known facts about LGBTQ+ history, and the responses were fascinating. Posted on 19 December, a Reddit user asked: “What’s an interesting or lesser-known fact about LGBTQ+ history that most people might not know?” The post has received more than 50 upvotes and over 30 comments, some of which […]
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The co-founder of cosmetics retailer Lush, Mark Constantine, has affirmed his pride in being dubbed “woke”. The vegan high street brand, founded in 1994 by Constantine and his wife Mo, is well-known for its LGBTQ+ and environmental advocacy. Earlier this year, the brand proudly stood-up for the trans community in the wake of the controversial […]
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