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This is what it is like being Black in war-torn Ukraine right now
Sadly, racism will also be part of Ukraine’s war narrative.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene defends Kyle Rittenhouse in bizarre tweet about “He/Him” pronouns
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said the Kenosha killer “is more of a man” than people accusing him of fake-crying because… of pronouns?
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Is Minneapolis ready for its first queer mayor? Because she’s ready for big change.
Sheila Nezhad doesn’t want to just break barriers. She wants to dismantle entire systems.
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School district suddenly bans Pride flags because they’re supposedly “politically charged”
The Davis School District tried to hide behind state law and claim they have to ban all flags that aren’t the American flag. The state board quickly clarified that wasn’t the case, and it turns out the ban isn’t on all flags.
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Oregon school board bans Pride flags & Black Lives Matter signs
The board members in the overwhelmingly white community say the signs are “divisive” and could make some students feel less valued.
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Grand jury indicts police officer that shot unarmed gay Black man several times
“While this indictment doesn’t take Mr. Brown’s physical pain away, it does signify a measure of justice.”
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Do cops belong at Pride parades?
LGBTQ civil rights and Black civil rights histories intersect on many issues, with violence and police brutality among them.
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Black Lives Matter’s out co-founder Patrisse Cullors announces she is leaving the organization
Cullors dismissed false allegations of misusing funds as the reason, and said in a statement, “the foundation’s agenda remains the same – eradicate white supremacy and build life-affirming institutions.”
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High school senior class surprises this lesbian couple by electing them as prom king & queen
They became the first queer couple to receive the honor within the school district. Some parents tried to take away from their moment, with one even bringing up their genitalia at a board meeting.
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Police shoot unarmed gay Black man 10 times when he called 911 for help
“I’m just still trying to figure out where he felt the threat at, to feel the need to shoot,” Yolanda Brown said as her brother fights for his life in the hospital.