#lgbtq-advocacy

#lgbtq-advocacy

Cynthia Erivo is the name on everyone's lips again with Wicked: For Good being released today (21 November). The 38-year-old actor, alongside her Wicked co-star Ariana Grande, has become the centre-point of a cultural phenomena with the release of the musical adaptation and it's sequel. But the star is not just an amazing performer, she has also lived a rich and interesting life. Here are just a few of the facts about Cynthia Erivo.

➡️ As the government prepares to reopen, President Trump has responded to concerns about air traffic controllers ahead of Thanksgiving by... going on a bizarre rant about Pete Buttigieg.

I've had the honor and privilege of having a career in the real estate industry. It's a thrill for me to be of service, impacting the lives of homebuyers and sellers along with empowering/guiding agents and brokerage leadership towards success, Wehrle said. I believe our industry has the unique opportunity to be the ones who champion the removal of any barriers of homeownership entry for all marginalized groups including the LGBTQ+ community.

In the binary world today, you cannot hold two ideas at the same time: I cannot be Jewish and totally believe in Israel's right to exist and at the same time reject the destruction of Gaza. You can't say that, because you get vilified for having a mind that says, 'I can hold both those thoughts. I can be contradictory in that way.'

For those of you who have responded negatively to this initiative, thank you for confirming the need to support the voices of those who merely wish to exist without discrimination. I'll see you at the movies!

"She has this presence and this light in her eyes that actually make me want to cry because it's so f*cking inspiring. I understand she is someone who has followed her heart throughout the hostility, and I was like, I want to be her," Lux said, prompting her brother to respond: "In meeting her, you understood that your soul could go looking for her soul."

Thrilled to be honouring @ricky_martin with the first ever 2025 #VMAs Latin Icon Award!

"I manage our social media content, content strategy with brand development, and brand cohesion. It's a fancy way of saying I do a little bit of everything."

Enes Hocaogullari, a 23-year-old LGBTQ+ advocate, stressed in his speech that youth are fed up and are ready to take to the streets to reclaim their freedoms.

I'm really afraid of what the outcome will be. I mean, obviously, mental health is really important, especially when it comes to mental health surrounding suicidal ideology and how hard it can be to get through something like that.

"It is even more special that this is being awarded by the University of Sussex as this is the county in which I grew up and one which holds a special place in my heart."

Dr. Adelman received the Teddy Witherington Award for her lifetime contributions to the LGBTQ+ community, exemplified by her founding of Openhouse and advocacy efforts.

"Disability Pride Month enables me to reflect and appreciate my journey as an intersectional disabled, queer person of colour. It makes me value my life and achievements, despite having to deal with ableist behaviours and discriminations on a daily basis."

"I'm going to pick my husband," Arthur Gourounlian says. "That man can do anything and can handle any conversation with whoever it is. I think I will definitely sign him up for it: 'Brian to be the next president of Ireland.' He'd be the perfect candidate. I'll be more than happy to be the First Husband."

"Tonight, we made history," said Mamdani after defeating Cuomo in the primary, marking a significant milestone as he aims to be the first Muslim and Indian American mayor of NYC.

Today the Supreme Court chose to abandon trans children in America. Upholding the Tennessee ban on medical care for trans kids is heartless.

As anti-trans legislation and rhetoric continue to escalate across the U.S.-from sweeping state-level bans on gender-affirming care to renewed efforts to bar trans people from public life, nonbinary elite runner Nikki Hiltz and ACLU's LGBTQ+ rights lawyer Chase Strangio find themselves at the intersection of justice and representation.

"Read a book! Open a book. Read it and don't let it just be a picture book! Get a dictionary. Learn some words. Sorry, learn to read! Honestly, please."