Virtual Pride Flag Created to Combat Bans in 40 Cities
The Gilbert Baker Foundation – which honors the legacy of the creator of the original Rainbow Pride Flag – announces the launch of a new phase of the #SavetheRainbowFlag campaign. There are currently upward of 40 cities that have passed laws to ban the Pride Flag at government buildings (City Halls, PoliceContinue Reading
Biden to LGBTQ Americans: ‘You Are Loved’
President Joe Biden harnessed the power of the White House press podium on Thursday to address – and provide comfort to – the LGBTQ+ community. “LGBTQ Americans, especially children: You’re loved, you’re heard and this administration has your back, I mean it,” Biden said. “We are not relenting one singleContinue Reading
Justine Triet Becomes Third Woman to Win Palm d’Or at Cannes Film Festival
We have the winners of the 2023 Cannes Film Festival right here! The biggest award of the night, the Palm d’Or, went to Justine Triet for Anatomy of a Fall. Justine is only the third woman ever to have received the honor in the 76-year history of the event. TheContinue Reading
That Time I Turned 40 and Wrote a Novel
As I get older, my inner circle gets smaller. I’m not sure how to feel about that except to welcome and acknowledge it. However, a lot of times I just feel a bit sad and confused… and then perspective helps. Self-worth and kindness also helps. By the time I wasContinue Reading
Record number of movies by female and nonbinary filmmakers premiere at SIFF
SIFF closed out its 49th Seattle International Film Festival Sunday, announcing the winners of the 2023 Golden Space Needle Audience and Juried Competition Awards.Continue Reading
Billy Porter Releases New Music: Love is Always in ‘Fashion’
“Fashion” is a clever nod to Porter being a fashion powerhouse, but it ultimately delivers the more important message that love, hope, and joy are always in fashion.Continue Reading
SIX Saunters Into The Paramount Ready to Take Heads – Um, Names
Performances of SIX begin in Seattle on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 7:30pm with a Thursday, July 13, 2023 1pm matinee followed by an evening performance. Continue Reading
Staying Local: Paul Allen’s Cinerama Theatre Acquired by SIFF
Pursuant to Allen’s wishes, the Seattle Cinerama Theater was earmarked to be sold with all estate proceeds dedicated to philanthropy.Continue Reading
Pride and Less Prejudice to Host Panel on Queer Visibility in Media
Chris Colfer, Cameron Esposito, and Alexandra Billings will participate in a virtual panel on queer visibility and authorship in the media.Continue Reading
Hate Crimes Increase During Elections: Report
Each of the last four presidential election periods have shown an unmistakable pattern: Hate crimes increase during elections.Continue Reading