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Queen’s LGBT presents: LGBT Formal!

By chocobo_crossing | Filed in LGBT Announcements, LGBT Events, LGBT Interest

This year, Queen’s LGBT society is putting on a fabulous LGBT formal, right here in Belfast! It is the first of it’s kind in Northern Ireland and promises to be a great event, not to be missed!

Date: Thursday 5th May 2011
Venue: Europa Hotel Belfast
Time: Cocktail reception from 7pm; Meal from 8pm

Entertainment is going to consist of Quoir, who will sing some fantastic numbers for us during the reception, with a DJ for the party! Miss Roxy Tumbledryer will be in attendance, offering up a live cabaret performance and making the night fabulous. After the meal, we will all head to the Shoe Factory for the after party (entrance is free – the venue is booked exclusively for QUB LGBT – please bear in mind that the Shoe Factory is an Over-18 venue).

You can buy your tickets (price only £35) in person from Nicholas Young (nicholas_young21@hotmail.co.uk) or this Sunday from union Street during Sunday Bingo Show and afterwards in Kremlin. Alternatively, you can buy your ticket online with a credit or debit card at tinyurl.com/lgbtformal and bring your booking receipt on the night to redeem your ticket! Ticket sales end 2nd May 2011.

Make sure you get your ticket before they’re all gone – the night promises to be a unique and rare opportunity, so not one to be missed!

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No-one should be bullied or isolated because of their sexual orientation

By chocobo_crossing | Filed in LGBT Interest, LGBT News, Politics News

No-one should be bullied or isolated because of their sexual orientation. That was the message from Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, when she visited Shimna Integrated College in Newcastle Co Down to hear about how the school is tackling the issue of homophobic bullying on Thursday, 24 March 2011.

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Victim of Secret Dorm Sex Tape Commits Suicide – ABC News

By chocobo_crossing | Filed in Health, LGBT Interest, LGBT News, News

Victim of Secret Dorm Sex Tape Commits Suicide – ABC News.

There is a YouTube project: youtube.com/itgetsbetterproject where parents, friends, gay people, have all posted about how no matter how bad it is now, it gets better!

A Rutgers University freshman posted a goodbye message on his Facebook page before jumping to his death after his roommate secretly filmed him during a “sexual encounter” in his dorm room and posted it live on the Internet.

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US judge overturns California same-sex marriage ban

By chocobo_crossing | Filed in LGBT Interest, Politics News

A US federal judge has overturned California’s voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage.

The judge found it unconstitutionally discriminated against same-sex couples who sought to wed.

The state measure, known as Proposition 8, was passed by voters in 2008. It banned same-sex marriage, although the state offered same-sex civil unions.
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Gay people have equal right to equal treatment

By chocobo_crossing | Filed in LGBT Interest

The Equality Commission congratulates Belfast Pride on its 20th birthday this year.

Chief Commissioner Bob Collins commented,

“When Belfast’s first “Pride” parade was held twenty years ago people who were lesbian, gay or bisexual had no legal protection against discrimination in any sphere of their life. It was only in 2003 that equality legislation was introduced to protect them from unfair treatment at work, in training and in further education and not until 2006 that this was extended to the provision of goods, facilities and services.”

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Signs and Symbols – Tomorrow Night!

By chocobo_crossing | Filed in GLYNI Announcements, GLYNI Events, LGBT Announcements, LGBT Events, LGBT Interest, Other Announcements, Other Events

Hey everyone! GLYNI is hosting a public workshop tomorrow evening for Pride, called ‘Signs and Symbols’! We will be painting banners, signs, t-shirts, all for use in Saturday’s Pride Parade. Everyone is welcome, LGBT or not, so bring your friends and family!

The event is being held in the Black Box, and begins at 7pm. There are no age restrictions!

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Super Heroes vs. the Westboro Baptist Church

By chocobo_crossing | Filed in LGBT Interest, Other Events, Other News, Politics News

Original Article – Super Heroes vs. the Westboro Baptist Church – ComicsAlliance

They’ve faced down humans time and time again, but Fred Phelps and his minions from the Westboro Baptist Church were not ready for the cosplay action that awaited them today at Comic-Con. After all, who can win against a counter protest that includes robots, magical anime girls, Trekkies, Jedi and…kittens?

Unbeknownst to the dastardly fanatics of the Westboro Baptist Church, the good folks of San Diego’s Comic-Con were prepared for their arrival with their own special brand of superhuman counter protesting chanting “WHAT DO WE WANT” “GAY SEX” “WHEN DO WE WANT IT” “NOW!” while brandishing ironic (and some sincere) signs. Simply stated: The eclectic assembly of nerdom’s finest stood and delivered.

As you can see below, the fantastic fanboys delivered the the church a humorous dose of sweet fan justice. ComicsAlliance was there to witness the spectacle in full, which you can indulge in yourself after the jump.
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Westboro Baptist Church sings Lady Gaga spoof (Poker face)

By chocobo_crossing | Filed in LGBT Interest, Music Reviews

Whilst I was reading the other Westboro article I put up, I saw a link to this hilariously bad cover of Poker Face by the very same people. Enjoy laughing at how awful it is; I know I did!

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Belfast Pride launched!

By chocobo_crossing | Filed in Film Reviews, LGBT Announcements, LGBT Events, LGBT Interest, LGBT News

The 20th Belfast Pride was launched successfully last night in Queen’s Film Theatre, Belfast. With hordes of priders there for the event, an enlightening and entertaining documentary ‘Pride, Sweat and Tears’ was launched (featuring, in part, yours truly ;P).

The documentary covered the history of Belfast Pride, and I was particularly impressed with some of the old footage from years gone by. With contributions from many members of the Pride committee past and present, as well as high-profile political leadership views from former Mayor and current MP for East Belfast Naomi Long, as well as current Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness, the documentary covered all aspects of Pride, from the reasons, to the organisation, to the protestors, to the fun and events… it really is not to be missed!

It is getting a second showing on Tuesday at the Northstar Science Fiction Night Pride Event, which is at The Roost bar on Tuesday 27th, at 8pm, where you will also get to watch a science-fiction triple feature of Doctor Who, Star Trek: Voyager and Family Guy Star Wars!

Pride 2010 has begun!

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Lesbian star Jane Lynch feared coming out

By Youth.Worker | Filed in LGBT Interest, TV Reviews

bb8ec5d03e747b34209e80c36eac50b0 Lesbian star Jane Lynch feared coming out

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