LGBTQ Archives

Buffy: How Alyson Hannigan Repurposes Show Props for Halloween
Hannigan's role of Willow also marked one of a few watershed moments in pop culture with the character coming out on a prime time network series, which was huge considering the era of the late 90s/early 2000s where LGBTQ representation was scant at best. For many across the country, Halloween becomes the Christmas for the[...]
Twin Kings Battle: Phil Briones's Kickstarter for YA LGBTQ Comic
It covers LGBTQ themes and also influences from manga and Chinese fantasy TV series Without further ado, we present his official press release: "AFTER THE OUTSTANDING SUCCESS OF THE "NOIR IS THE NEW BLACK" ANTHOLOGY, FAIRSQUARE COMICS IS BACK WITH A SUPERNATURAL QUEER DRAMA FROM PHIL BRIONES! "Twin Kings Battle" Kickstarter key art Are you ready for an[...]
The Trevor Project Promotes Awareness In Animal Crossing: New Horizons
In-game tasks such as fishing, island landscaping, bug catching, and home decoration can help young LGBTQ players form positive social connections in the game and across social media With significant decreases in in-person support systems, playing the game can create feelings of belonging, community, and safety that empower LGBTQ youth Positive social interactions serve as[...]
GLAAD Media Awards TV Winners: Pose, Schitt's Creek, Colbert & More
Hosted outside and poolside by comedians Fortune Feimster and Gina Yashere, the 31st edition of the ceremony created to honor fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of LGBTQ people and issues in the media featured performances by Tony Award-winner Ben Platt (The Politician), as well as singer and activist Shea Diamond. GLAAD Media Awards TV Winners: Pose,[...]
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,[...]