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Book Review: ‘Our Wretched Town Hall’ by Eric Kostiuk Williams

If Act Up politics of the 1980s were somehow jettisoned into the present, blended with psychedelic pastel salt water taffy, and scored with a soundtrack of Incense and Peppermints, you might end up with something close to Eric Kostiuk Williams’ new book, Our Wretched Town Hall (a finalist  for a 2019 Lambda Literary Award). Don’t underestimate this slim compilation of comics, posters, and commentary: it’s easily one of the best comic books of the year. The flow of these short tales, both true and imaginary, all merge to become Williams’ commentary on the state of the world around him. That includes the title, which Williams explains, […]

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Book Review: ‘Zero Sum Game’ byStefani Deoul

After helping the police catch a serial killer in On a LARP, Sidonie “Sid” Rubin and her best friends are on lockdown. Despite how impressive the group’s actions were, their parents were not pleased, and all but one of the five teens have been grounded for their senior year of high school. Yes, the whole year, and yes, that even includes stepping off school property to pick up lunch. That means the fearless friends have to suffer the ignominy of cafeteria lunches with the rest of the student body. Sid’s friend Vikram finds a loophole for our loveable “geek lesbionic brainiac” […]

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12 LGBTI Podcasts You Should Download and Listen to Right Now

Podcasts are a great way to connect to to the global LGBTI community. They can transport you to a conversation, no matter who you are, or where you are in the world. Which is why for the Gay Star News Digital Pride festival we brought together some of the best new and up-and-coming LGBTI podcasts from across the world to talk about loneliness and isolation – this year’s theme of the festival. But don’t just listen to them during Digital Pride, this is our guide to the best LGBTI podcasts out there right now. Download, subscribe and take these shows, […]

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From ‘Drag Race’ to ‘Hannity’: New Nielsen Data Tracks LGBTQ Viewing Habits

Nielsen has been tracking the viewing habits of American households for decades, and the nearly century-old company has recently launched a new metric that looks specifically at the viewing habits of same-sex families. “These breakout numbers demonstrate that there’s a significant audience for LGBTQ programming,” said Zeke Stokes, chief programs officer at the LGBTQ media advocacy group GLAAD, which worked with Nielsen to develop the metric. Stokes said the new data will be helpful for television networks and advertisers to know that LGBTQ dollars “are important for business, and viewers deserve to have shows with longevity that reflect them.” Related […]

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The Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) Announces Programming for the 37th Annual CAAMFest, May 9-19, 2019

The Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) is pleased to announce its program for the 37th annual CAAMFest taking place from May 9-19, 2019 in the Bay Area.  This year’s edition of CAAMFest continues to celebrate the diversity and richness of Asian American cinema during the heart of the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. The 11-day festival encompasses more than 120 film screenings and events that amplify and celebrate the vital stories from Asian American communities around the world. “This upcoming festival is brimming with lots of amazing films and events” says CAAM Festival & Exhibitions Director Masashi Niwano. “Key themes that will tie […]

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Must-See LGBTQ TV: ‘The Red Line’ Premiere, Queen and Adam Lambert’s Special

Grab the remote, set your DVR or queue up your streaming service of choice! GLAAD is bringing you the highlights LGBTQ on TV this week. Check back every Sunday for up-to-date coverage in LGBTQ-inclusive programming on TV. On Sunday night, CBS will premiere The Red Line, from producers Greg Berlanti and Ava DuVernay. The new even series follows three Chicago families after the shooting of an unarmed black man by a police officer. The show focuses on his husband’s reaction to the tragedy, and the ripples throughout the community. The Red Line: Sunday, 8pm on CBS. Documentary special The Show Must Go On: […]

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Book Review: ‘When Brooklyn Was Queer’ by Hugh Ryan

When opening Hugh Ryan’s provocative and fascinating history, When Brooklyn Was Queer, I felt an air of excitement that I hadn’t felt since first reading George Chauncey’s groundbreaking Gay New York: Gender, Urban Culture, and the Making of the Gay Male World, 1890-1940, or Robert Beachy’s subsequent Gay Berlin: Birthplace of a Modern Identity. (Full disclosure, I am a sucker when it comes to gay or queer history, and I’m madly in love with both New York City and Berlin.) It is also interesting to see a shift from the early gay and lesbian scholarship to a new generation of vibrant queer historical writing. […]

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Occidental Choir Celebrates 40 Years with May Concerts

The Occidental Community Choir, under the direction of Sarah Saulsbury, joyfully continues our 40th anniversary celebration with a series of concerts exploring the healing alchemy of singing in community. Through storytelling, poetry, tap-dancing microbes et al, and featuring the original songs for which the choir has become well-loved, the Spring program promises to deliver sweet and soulful harmonies, poignant and funny lyrics, expertly rendered accompaniment and laughter and tears that will engage and inspire us together in choral community. You won’t want to miss an unforgettable capstone on the OCC’s first 40 years of singing in the choir! Come 1/2 hour early […]

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Lesbian Musical “The Prom” Lands 7 Tony Awards Nominations

Lesbian musical The Prom has landed seven nominations at the Tony Awards. The nominations for the 73rd annual Tony Awards were announced on Tuesday (April 30), with The Prom among the most-nominated shows. The musical tells the story of a girl who is denied permission to bring a female date to her high school prom, mirroring several real-life news stories.T The show was nominated for Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score. The Prom stars Caitlin Kinnunen and Beth Leavel were both nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role, while Brooks Ashmanskas was nominated for Best Performance by an […]

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GLAAD Accepting Applications for the 2019 Rising Stars Grants

The GLAAD Rising Stars Grant Program celebrates young people’s commitment to accelerating LGBTQ acceptance within their communities and culture at large. The grant, named after trailblazer and out country music star, Ty Herndon, is offered to support young people for their commitment to enhancing LGBTQ inclusion and representation in music. The recipient of the Ty Herndon Rising Stars Grant will receive $2,500 to further fund their work and initiatives and will be honored at the 2019 Concert for Love and Acceptance in Nashville, TN on Thursday, June 6, 2019. Hotel and travel accommodations included. To become a recipient of the Ty Herndon Rising Stars Grant, applicants must complete […]

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