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‘Star Trek’ star George Takei calls for Indiana boycott over anti-LGBT law
The “Star Trek” actor also known for his gay and civil rights activism said on his popular Facebook page he wants “socially responsible companies (to) withdraw their business, conferences and support” from Indiana.
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To Be Takei: George Takei, Brad Altman open up about their 27-year love story
Twenty-seven years ago, Star Trek actor George Takei was in a gay running club in Los Angeles and noticed the best runner in the club, a man named Brad Altman. “I went up to him and asked him to train me for my first marathon,” he says. “And before long, we became partners.”
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George Takei beams at front of Seattle pride, Macklemore surprises crowd
SEATTLE — Thousands of people gathered in downtown Seattle on Sunday for the city’s 40th annual Pride Parade. This year’s theme — “Generations of Pride”— honors civil rights battles in the city that elected its first openly gay mayor last November. Actor George Takei, who played in the “Star Trek” TV show and movies and is now an activist …
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California legislature honors George Takei as part of LGBT Pride celebration
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Former “Star Trek” actor George Takei is being recognized by the California Legislature as part of its celebration of LGBT Pride Month. In the Assembly, the introduction for Takei noted his work in improving relations between the U.S. and Japan and serving as a spokesman for gay rights.
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George Takei kicks off LGBT Pride parade in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio — “Star Trek” actor and gay activist George Takei kicked off a gay pride parade in central Ohio. Takei, who led the parade through Columbus city streets on Saturday, told The Columbus Dispatch that he wants the United States to be a country where everyone enjoys equality.
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George Takei sees movement toward gay pride beginning in Japan
TOKYO — George Takei said he needed courage and anger to come out as gay and to join the equal rights movement for sexual minorities in the U.S., and he hopes his Japanese counterparts will do the same to make their society more equal. Takei said he has noticed a movement beginning in Japan, though the country of his ancestry has a long way to go.
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George Takei presented with GLAAD award for promoting LGBT equality
NEW YORK — Actor and LGBT rights activist George Takei was presented with the Vito Russo award at the 25th annual GLAAD Media Awards ceremony in New York on Saturday night.
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‘Oh my’ – George Takei is peeved over Arizona’s anti-gay religious freedom bill
Star Trek legend and LGBT rights activist George Takei is speaking out over Arizona’s controversial legislation that would allow business owners to cite their religious beliefs in refusing to serve gay and lesbian customers and others.
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George Takei to receive LGBT advocacy leadership award
MIAMI — The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force has announced that Star Trek actor George Takei will receive the 2013 National Leadership Award.
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Entertainment world leads outcry against Russia’s anti-gay law
LONDON — From Hollywood to Broadway, the entertainment industry is using its star power and financial muscle to raise a storm of protest over the anti-gay legislation in Russia that is battering the image of the Winter Olympics in Sochi.