LGBTQ+ News Kennedy Centre cancels week’s worth of LGBTQ+ events for World Pride The Kennedy Centre in Washington DC has cancelled a week’s worth of World Pride events celebrating LGBTQ+ communities, amid President Donald Trump‘s purge of the centre’s leadership and being installed as the centre’s new chairman. Multiple artists and producers involved in the centre’s Tapestry of By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Trans pilot falsely blamed for Washington DC plane crash to sue conservative influencer Jo Ellis, the trans helicopter pilot who was incorrectly identified as causing the Washington DC crash that killed 67 people, is to sue Matthew Wallace – a conservative influencer who spread the false claims to his 2million+ followers. Ellis, who will donate any monetary damages she receives to the By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News International Pride Orchestra announces new venue for highly anticipated Pride Celebration Concert after being dropped from programme of Washington DC’s Kennedy Centre The International Pride Orchestra (IPO), an organisation that brings together LGBTQ+ musicians from around the world to present concerts, celebrate community, and raise funds for LGBTQ+ causes, has announced its highly anticipated Pride Celebration Concert will take place on Thursday, June 5 at the By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Kennedy Center “abruptly cancels” performance from Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington DC A performance from the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington DC in the United States on May 21 has been pulled from the programme of events at the Kennedy Center in the capital city. The gay men’s chorus was set to perform at this year’s World Pride Washington DC, which brings together a programme of event By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Jo Ellis posts video on social media as “proof of life” to reassure people she is alive and had not piloted crashed Washington DC helicopter Jo Ellis, a trans National Guard helicopter pilot, who was misidentified as the captain of the Black Hawk which crashed in Washington DC, has posted a video on social media as “proof of life” to reassure people that she is alive and had not piloted the crashed helicopter. The claims that Ellis was t By Graham Robson • 1 min read
General News Kamala Harris becomes first vice-president to march at Pride US vice-president, Kamala Harris, marched at Capitol Pride in Washington DC. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Trans activist Nona Conner dead at 37 Nona Conner, a trans activist who fought for the rights of sex workers, has died at 37. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Biden signed an order in support of young trans athletes General News Biden pledges to fight for global LGBTQ+ rights On February 4, US president Joe Biden issued a presidential memorandum, pledging to fight for LGBTQ+ rights across the globe. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Jill Biden visits LGBTQ+ health centre Dr Jill Biden has begun her new role as US first lady by visiting Whitman-Walker Health, which specialises in LGBTQ+ healthcare and HIV/AIDS treatment. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Amanda Chase General News Anti-LGBTQ+ Republican calls US rioters ‘patriots’ Virginia state senator Amanda Chase, known for her controversial views on the LGBTQ+ community, spoke out in support of the pro-Trump rioters who stormed Washington DC. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Donald Trump Jr General News Donald Trump Jr. slams trans athletes Donald Trump Jr. heavily criticised transgender athletes in a speech at a pro-Trump rally, held hours before riots broke out in Washington DC By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
The recent riots in Washington DC General News LGBTQ+ activists call for Trump’s removal LGBTQ+ activists and political players have called for the immediate removal of Donald Trump after riots broke out in Washington DC, perpetrated by Trump supporters. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read