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Swatch wins Malaysian suit over watches the government said had LGBTQ+ elements
Read full article: Swatch wins Malaysian suit over watches the government said had LGBTQ+ elementsSwiss watchmaker Swatch has won a suit against the Malaysian government after a court ordered the return of 172 Swatch watches seized last year due to designs that authorities said bore LGBT elements.
‘Community in crisis’: Proclamation issued, vigil held in Nassau County for Transgender Day of Remembrance
Read full article: ‘Community in crisis’: Proclamation issued, vigil held in Nassau County for Transgender Day of RemembranceThe Fernandina Beach City Commission will issue a proclamation for Transgender Day of Remembrance at 6 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall.
Long-vacant storefront that once housed part of the Stonewall Inn reclaims place in LGBTQ+ history
Read full article: Long-vacant storefront that once housed part of the Stonewall Inn reclaims place in LGBTQ+ historyIt was once half of the Stonewall Inn, the dive bar where a police raid exploded into a landmark moment for LGBTQ+ rights movement.
Bill would rename NYC subway stop after Stonewall, a landmark in LGBTQ+ rights movement
Read full article: Bill would rename NYC subway stop after Stonewall, a landmark in LGBTQ+ rights movementLawmakers have approved legislation that would rename a New York City subway station in honor of the Stonewall riots.
River City Plus: Sasha Velour, RuPaul’s Drag Race winner brings “The Big Reveal Live Show” to the Florida Theatre Feb. 3
Read full article: River City Plus: Sasha Velour, RuPaul’s Drag Race winner brings “The Big Reveal Live Show” to the Florida Theatre Feb. 3The Mission of the Amelia Island Jazz Festival: As a not for profit 501(c)(3) corporation, the Les DeMerle Amelia Island Jazz Festival distributes proceeds toward a scholarship program to fund college educations for aspiring jazz musicians and works to provide a rich, diverse jazz offering to the Amelia Island area.
Florida university board ruling causes UNF to phase out DEI programs including 18-year-old LGBTQ Center
Read full article: Florida university board ruling causes UNF to phase out DEI programs including 18-year-old LGBTQ CenterStudents at the University of North Florida (UNF) rallied on campus Wednesday to show support for the university’s LGBTQ+ Center.
Businesses raise money for LGBTQ+ community after pandemic cancels Jacksonville Pride
Read full article: Businesses raise money for LGBTQ+ community after pandemic cancels Jacksonville PrideJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The first weekend in October is usually when Jacksonville celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride. Thousands would pack Riverside and participate in the Pride Parade and a block party, raising money for the LGBTQ+ youth organizations, local businesses and more. Now, local restaurants, businesses and nightclubs are trying to raise money for the community while keeping social distancing in mind. Below are some local events and fundraising opportunities to give money to non-profit organizations to help keep them running smoothly. Hamburger Mary’s Jacksonville held events last weekend, raising money for the LGBT+ community.
Poland criticized in EU Parliament over courts, LGBT rights
Read full article: Poland criticized in EU Parliament over courts, LGBT rightsAguilar told lawmakers that Poland appears to be moving away from European fundamental values and called the situation “extremely concerning." Poland has repeatedly been scrutinized in the EU parliament since the conservative nationalist Law and Justice took power in 2015. Jarosław Kaczyński, the leader of the ruling Law and Justice party, called it “a threat to the very foundations of our civilization." LGBT rights groups say they have also recorded a rising number of hate crimes against sexual minorities. “We see Poland crossing red line after red line,” said Sophia in ’t Veld, a Dutch parliament member.
EU official criticizes Polish campaign targeting LGBT people
Read full article: EU official criticizes Polish campaign targeting LGBT peoplePoland's parliament speaker says the postponed presidential election will take place June 28. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski, File)WARSAW A senior European Union official on Monday criticized a campaign by Polish authorities against the LGBT rights movement during a close presidential election campaign, saying is is wrong to target minorities for political gain. European Commission Vice-President Vera Jourova, who is in charge of values and transparency, spoke two days after Polish President Andrzej Duda called the LGBT rights movement more dangerous than communism. LGBT rights have become a key campaign theme ahead of Poland's presidential election on June 28. Duda is the front-runner but his key challenger, Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski, a vocal supporter of LGBT rights, has been gaining in opinion polls.
Elton John slams Vladimir Putin as hypocritical in open letter
Read full article: Elton John slams Vladimir Putin as hypocritical in open letterExecutive producers Sir Elton John and David Furnish attend the "Rocketman" UK premiere on May 20, 2019, in London, England. (CNN) - Elton John is slamming President Vladimir Putin for his remarks on LGBT issues after the recent censorship of the singer's biopic in Russia. "I am not trying to insult anyone because we have been condemned for our alleged homophobia," Putin said in the interview published Thursday. "Let everyone be happy, we have no problem with what," Putin told the outlet. In his statement Friday, John applauded government policies that allow LGBT people to legally marry.