LGBTQ Archives

Leslye Headland at the Primetime Emmy Awards, courtesy of Kathy Hutchins and Shutterstock.com.
Though the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in some bumpy rides production-wise (as well as some behind-the-scenes maneuverings), viewers still have three other living, breathing projects to look forward to: Ewan McGregor's return for an Obi-Wan series, Diego Luna's return as Cassian Andor for a Rogue One prequel series (obviously), and Russian Doll co-creator Leslye Headland's developing[...]
Khary Payton as Ezekiel - The Walking Dead _ Season 10, Episode 14 - Photo Credit: Jace Downs/AMC
Supreme Court ruled that LGBTQ employees cannot be fired based on sexual orientation, Payton introduced to his son Karter Payton was introducing the world to Karter on Karter's behalf, who was born female but as Payton writes, "always identified as a boy." Karter chose to go with a "K" for his first name because it[...]
The Mandalorian and The Child (Image: Disney+)
Supreme Court ruling in favor of LGBTQ rights with a decision that grants gay, lesbian, and transgender workers protection under federal anti-discrimination law In a 6-3 decision, the Court ruled that LGBTQ employees cannot be fired based on their sexual orientation and that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (which prohibits discrimination[...]
Spongebob Squarepants lives in a pineapple under the sea (Image: Nickelodeon)
Here's the thing: we've thought for years that it would be cool on a number of levels if Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants came out as an LGBTQ character Representation at that level can go a long way towards removing prejudices and stereotypes by giving children a chance to embrace the diversity around them at a point[...]
Arrow -- "Elseworlds, Part 2" -- Image Number: AR709d_0403r -- Pictured: Ruby Rose as Kate Kane/Batwoman -- Photo: Jack Rowand/The CW -- © 2018 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
In addition, fans within the LGBTQ community are concerned that the move will result in a new lead character not as open about their sexuality as Rose's Kate was. Ruby Rose as Kate Kane/Batwoman — Photo: Jack Rowand/The CW In a message posted to Twitter on Wednesday, Dries looked to address those issues by stressing that the[...]
Supergirl -- "The Bodyguard" -- Image Number: SPG514b_0076r.jpg -- Pictured (L-R): Azie Tesfai as Kelly Olsen and Chyler Leigh as Alex Danvers -- Photo: Sergei Bachlakov/The CW -- © 2020 The CW Network, LLC. All rights reserved.
However, after the initial sting, I don't hold a grudge towards the negative response, because as I said, we all have had a hard time in one way or another with acceptance (whatever the subject may be) whether towards ourselves or others." Here's a look at what Leight posted to Instagram shortly after:   View this post[...]
Second Annual Summer Of Pride Officially Kicks Off
If you're not familiar with last year's event, this is a celebration of LGBTQ+ diversity in games Starting at 9am PT and running all the way to June 30th, the event will feature diverse Twitch streamers playing what they describe as "queer-positive games" as they raise money for LGBTQ+ charities As part of the festivities,[...]
SYFY and GLAAD celebrate Pride Month this June, courtesy of NBCUniversal.
This June brings National Pride Month, so to celebrate SYFY (along with USA Network) is partnering with the leading non-profit LGBTQ+ advocacy organization GLAAD, for a month-long celebration of representation Starting next week, viewers will be treated to Pride-themed marathons of series Wynonna Earp, Xena: Warrior Princess, and Vagrant Queen; SYFY FANGRRLS podcasts, specials, and[...]
Pride Vs Youth
Written and published by Welsh comics writer Joe Glass, with a variety of artists including Pride co-creator Gavin Mitchell, the comic revolves around an LGBTQ+ superhero team consisting of FabMan, Angel, Bear, Frost, Sapphire, Twink, White Trash, Wolf and Cub The Pride is a far more conservative, traditional superhero comic than one may have expected,[...]
“The Deep & Dark Blue”: A Milestone in LGBTQ Fantasy for Middle Schoolers [Review]
We're in an era where diversity and LGBTQ representation is hitting fever pitch in Children's and Young Adult literature It's about giving all kids a mirror to experience their identities, to normalize their lives Representation comes in all genres, be it school stories, romance, fantasy, Science Fiction, coming-of-age or a combination of several genres in[...]