A new study from the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law finds that LGBTQ youth are disproportionally represented in juvenile correctional facilities. The majority of LGBTQ youth held in custody are girls (64%) and youth of color (72%), and they f…
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About one out of 10 violent victimizations against LGBT people are hate crimes, according to a new study by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law. LGBT people are nine times more likely than non-LGBT people to be victims of violent hate crimes. …
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This report provides a detailed look at the coordinated persecution LGBTQI+ people are facing at the hands of the Taliban, a first-ever analysis based on 1,739 requests for help submitted to Rainbow Railroad.
Today, Rainbow Railroad released “No …
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Brew up unforgettable and delicious cocktails in celebration of International Coffee Day or just any day, with mixed drinks that showcase java infused rum from Koloa Rum.
Born out of a collaboration between the Kaua?i Coffee Company and Koloa Rum Comp…
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Oh Canada! Crave revealed today the lineup of extra special guests joining Brooke Lynn Hytes, Brad Goreski, and Traci Melchor at the judges table on the all-new Crave Original series, CANADA’S DRAG RACE: CANADA VS. THE WORLD. Along with the illustrious…
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Most people know Driving Miss Daisy as the 1989 film that earned 9 Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Actress for Jessica Tandy. The film also starred Morgan Freeman and Dan Aykroyd in award nominated roles. The film is based on a Pulitzer …
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After three wildly successful seasons of CANADA’S DRAG RACE, the queens of the North have proven they can “sleigh” in every way. Now, it’s time to give the world another Drag Race part-eh when nine, world-renowned drag artists, including four…
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After a 2021 edition held at Place Émilie-Gamelin in a context of strict sanitary measures, the Carnaval des Couleurs of Montreal, 2022 edition, is breaking out of its usual model and is having a blast by settling for the first time in the Quartier des…
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The 31st edition of the internationally acclaimed “BLACK & BLUE” LGBTQ+ Festival will be held during the weekend of Canadian Thanksgiving and American Columbus Day, from October 6 to 10. “After the postponement of the 2020 and 2021 e…
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My fiancé and I had each been to Montreal many years before we got together, and we both had fond memories of it, so we were excited to go back again as a couple. Our trip was planned around Fierté Montréal which takes place each August, but like most …
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No matter who you are or who you love, you should have every opportunity to succeed in Canada. The Government of Canada has taken historic action in recent years to build a better, more inclusive future for Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgend…
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The Government of Canada firmly believes that everyone should have access to safe and consistent sexual and reproductive health services. To do so, we are committed to removing barriers to access that continue to exist from coast to coast to coast.
Th…
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As Calgary Pride prepares to promote equality and celebrate Calgary’s diversity, Tammy Plunkett will be available to provide gentle guidance and practical advice to parents of transgender, non-binary and gender diverse children, teens and young adults….
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First nationally representative study to examine physical and mental health indicators among three generations of LGBQ people
A new study by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law finds younger LGBQ adults are physically healthier but have worse…
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In this special period coming out of the pandemic, the BBCM Foundation would like to inform you that our team is working hard on the annual preparation of the Black & Blue Festival, which changes theme with each edition in a creative way. We …
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The Carnaval des Couleurs de Montréal, a major annual event launched by the BBCM Foundation in 2018 (in addition to the Black & Blue Festival which has existed since 1991), aims to gather and cele…
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A series of Leger national surveys conducted during COVID-19 found that 2SLGBTQ+ communities across Canada have been disproportionately impacted by pandemic-related substance use and other mental health issues. 2SLGBTQ+ respondents reported having symp…
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May 4th, 1999, is the last time Alanis Morissette graced a stage in Calgary. It’s not that she hasn’t toured, but for whatever reason the Canadian singer-songwriter never included our province on her road schedule. Yet absence and a sprinkle of nostalg…
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After two years of mostly virtual Pride festivals, it’s exciting to have a Pride season full of in-person gatherings again. While obvious choices might be major events in the big cities, there are of course many others as well that could be flying unde…
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LANECHANGER Brings Schuyler Bailar’s Dynamic Advocacy and Educational Resources to Any School, Team, or Company through 40+ bite-sized and compelling video Modules on DEI and Gender Literacy
Schuyler Bailar, the first trans NCAA D1 men’s athlete and i…
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