How Singapore’s LGBT movement became a force where others struggle South China Morning Post
Despite opposition, Singapore’s annual Pink Dot gay rally has not only managed to survive for more than a decade, its crowd numbers keep growing.
How Singapore’s LGBT movement became a force where others struggle South China Morning Post
Despite opposition, Singapore’s annual Pink Dot gay rally has not only managed to survive for more than a decade, its crowd numbers keep growing.
Pink Dot: how Singapore’s LGBT movement became a ‘tangible force’ where others struggle to survive South China Morning Post
It was an obvious choice for Manda Foo when she was asked to sign a pledge in April to reduce discrimination faced by the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community in Singapore. The founder of education and events company Bollywood Adventures said: “As a business that believes in being inclusive, it was a no-brainer for us.” We have never discriminated against people based on their sexual orientation.” Foo is among 17 companies, including Dell and Spa Esprit Group, that have signed the so-called Inclusive Business Pledge. The pledge – a collaboration between Singapore’…
‘This is our tribe’: Thousands of Utahns don rainbow colors to show unity for LGBT community Deseret News
Downtown Salt Lake City donned its rainbow colors Sunday for the 44th annual Utah Pride Parade. Tens of thousands turned out for the event that celebrates …
This Bishop Said Catholics Shouldn’t Support Pride Month And People Are Fired Up BuzzFeed News
The LGBT community in Rhode Island is fiercely firing back after the bishop for Providence tweeted that Catholics shouldn’t support Pride events. “A reminder that Catholics should not support or attend LGBTQ “Pride Month” events held in June,” Bishop Thomas Tobin tweeted on Saturday. “They promote a culture and encourage activities that are contrary to Catholic faith and morals. They are especially harmful to children.” The tweet struck a deep nerve with the state’s Pride organization, which in response planned a rally for Sunday night. On Twitter, the tweet was promptly ratioed straight to…