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scenemag. co. uk > queer-britain-the-uks-national-lgbtq-museum-unveils-summer-programme-ahead-of-london-pride

Queer Britain, the UK's national LGBTQ+ museum, unveils summer programme ahead of London Pride

6+ hour, 26+ min ago  (331+ words) Queer Britain, the UK's national LGBTQ+ museum, has announced a packed summer programme of exhibitions and events as London prepares to host Pride on Saturday, 4 July. Based in King's Cross, the museum reopened its galleries in February with a refreshed…...

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scenemag. co. uk > vatican-report-acknowledges-lgbtq-catholics-experience-solitude-anguish-and-stigma

Vatican report acknowledges LGBTQ+ Catholics experience "solitude, anguish and stigma

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (458+ words) A Vatican report has acknowledged that many LGBTQ+ Catholics experience isolation, stigma and emotional distress within the Church. The document, released on 5 May by a group of theologians as part of the Synod of Bishops process, is believed to be…...

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scenemag. co. uk > zodiac-bar-one-of-north-londons-only-trans-founded-lgbtq-venues-relaunches-with-bid-for-protected-status

Zodiac Bar, one of north London's only trans'founded LGBTQ+ venues, relaunches with bid for protected status

4+ day, 5+ hour ago  (558+ words) One of north London's only trans'founded and LGBTQ+ community'run venues is relaunching this weekend as it seeks formal protection through community ownership powers. Zodiac Bar, Club and Karaoke on Hampstead Road in Camden has undergone a major refurbishment led by…...

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scenemag. co. uk > russian-lgbt-network-labelled-extremist-effectively-banning-its-activities-nationwide

Russian LGBT Network labelled "extremist, effectively banning its activities nationwide

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (313+ words) Russian authorities have escalated their crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights after a court in St Petersburg designated the Russian LGBT Network an "extremist organisation, effectively banning its activities nationwide. The ruling, handed down by the St Petersburg City Court following closed…...

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scenemag. co. uk > pro-lgbtq-broadcaster-rainbow-tv-set-for-launch-in-hungary

Pro'LGBTQ+ broadcaster Rainbow TV set for launch in Hungary

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (244+ words) A new LGBTQ'focused television channel, Rainbow TV, is being planned for launch in Hungary, with its founders promising inclusive programming, independent journalism and a platform for voices often marginalised in the country's media landscape. According to organisers, Rainbow TV aims…...

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scenemag. co. uk > community-raises-almost-100-000-for-gay-dad-after-altercation-with-anti-lgbtq-right-wing-activist

Community raises almost $100, 000 for gay dad after altercation with anti-LGBTQ right'wing activist

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (260+ words) An online fundraiser has raised almost $100, 000 to support a gay father facing criminal charges following a confrontation with a right'wing influencer. Anthony Vulin said the tone of the questioning left the family distressed. "We were targeted in a way that…...

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scenemag. co. uk > rule-change-allows-thousands-more-lgbtq-australians-to-donate-blood

Rule change allows thousands more LGBTQ+ Australians to donate blood

3+ week, 5+ hour ago  (436+ words) Thousands of LGBTQ+ Australians can now donate blood for the first time after changes to national eligibility rules came into effect on Monday, removing longstanding restrictions based on gender and sexual orientation. Under the new system, Australian Red Cross Lifeblood…...

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scenemag. co. uk > georgia-educator-says-she-was-forced-out-after-telling-pupil-she-is-gay

Georgia educator says she was forced out after telling pupil she is gay

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (257+ words) A special education paraprofessional in Georgia says she was pressured to resign after acknowledging she is gay during an exchange with a primary school pupil. Cameryn Lovett, who worked at Mulberry Creek Elementary School in Harris County, said the incident…...

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scenemag. co. uk > abc-pulls-sponsorship-of-several-lgbtq-organisations

ABC'pulls sponsorship of several LGBTQ+ organisations

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (320+ words) In a statement, the network confirmed it would no longer provide financial backing or promotional support to a number of LGBTQ+ charities and events. While ABC did not name all the organisations affected, the decision is understood to include partnerships…...

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scenemag. co. uk > gaydio-awards-return-to-manchester-for-fourth-year-celebrating-lgbtq-community-heroes

Gaydio Awards return to Manchester for fourth year celebrating LGBTQ+ community heroes

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (252+ words) Gaydio, the UK's LGBTQ+ radio station which launched in Manchester in 2006, hosts the awards annually. Network Content Director Kriss Herbert said the event exists to shine a light on work that might otherwise go unacknowledged. Manchester's Deansgate Hotel played host…...