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Supreme Court shuts down anti-LGBTQ amendment that made Colorado 'the hate state

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:54:51 +0000

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down an amendment prohibiting Colorado municipalities from banning discrimination based on sexual orientation.

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EU Warns Slovakia: Pay LGBT Group or Lose Millions

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:54:06 +0000

Brussels has demanded an explanation after Slovak authorities suspended a €120000 grant to an LGBT organisation.

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America's LGBTQ Travel Scene Enters New Era of Growth

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:53:14 +0000

Despite political headwinds, the multibillion-dollar LGBTQ market continues to thrive in cities big and small across America.

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Showing up for Sacramento Pride matters now more than ever

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:52:33 +0000

At the Sacramento LGBT Community Center, we hear stories like this every year. Pride celebrations are often the first time LGBTQ+ people see ...

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How I Became a Feminist Historian, and Why It Matters Now More Than Ever

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:28:40 +0000

Davis' book argues that the plight of Black women in America, from slavery to the present, must be understood through the intersectional prism of ...

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America's first Black billionaire Robert L. Johnson returns to BET's network advisory council

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:23:54 +0000

BET founder Robert L. Johnson, America's first Black billionaire, has returned to the network he built as part of a new advisory council as the ...

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A Texas city was already struggling with racial divisions. Then came a bitter murder trial.

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:23:13 +0000

“Americans have shown they don't care about Black people.” He added that he felt “a loss of faith in America.” Trey Snider, a small ...

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African Americans And Faith: It Goes Way Beyond The Black Church

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:21:49 +0000

African American religious practice is so much more complex than just the “Black Church.” Matthew Peterson spoke with Ahmad Greene-Hayes about his ...

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One of America's Last Black Homesteads Is Fighting to Preserve Its Full Story

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:20:57 +0000

Beverly Steele didn't realize her hometown could be recognized for its historic significance. It's one of the only two African American ...

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Historic Black Homestead in Florida Fights to Preserve Its Legacy

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:19:52 +0000

One of America's Last Black Homesteads Is Fighting to Preserve Its Full Story. The community of Royal, Florida, is now listed on the National ...

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At a Time of Crisis, Black Women Are Finding Joy and Peace

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:18:59 +0000

Some of us are finding respite by ... Instead, we must live with America's sharp turn to the right and all that it portends.

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Black Women Are America's Fastest-Growing Entrepreneurs. Rest May Be Their Most ...

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:18:17 +0000

Black Women Are America's Fastest-Growing Entrepreneurs. Rest May Be Their Most Underused Business Tool ... Jackie B. Grice of Launching Deeper Says ...

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8 World Cup stars who stand up for gay players and LGBTQ rights

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:26:43 +0000

Although there are no out gay footballers at World Cup 2026, these 8 players from tournament squads are on the record as LGBTQ advocates.

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Breaking barriers for LGBT+ entrepreneurs in tourism: TUI Care Foundation launches ...

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:26:07 +0000

TUI Group is one of the world's leading tourism groups: 1600 travel agencies, 6 airlines with around 150 aircraft, over 300 hotels with 214000 ...

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'Love is the Goal' at 2026 World Cup for gay physician with Pride in his heart

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:25:21 +0000

Dr Nas. Mohamed, the first person from Qatar to come out publicly as LGBTQ, is fronting a new campaign for the 2026 World Cup; speaking on a ...

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Alan Cumming versus the anti-LGBT bigots: why Tip Toe is necessary TV

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:24:41 +0000

The new Channel 4 drama about homophobic hatred and the rise of extremism by Russell T Davies is one of the great TV series of the last decade, ...

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What Latin America Reveals About the Legal Tech Nobody Uses

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:05:58 +0000

With only 28% of corporate lawyers in the region using AI tools so far, Latin America sits earlier on the curve, which leaves it free to import the ...

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Beyond trade, toward shared prosperity and mutual learning between civilizations

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:05:28 +0000

Amid a global landscape marked by geopolitical frictions and resurgent hegemonism, the deepening partnership between China and Latin America and ...

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Is Latin America prepared to operate electrical networks without going to the countryside?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:04:22 +0000

The digitization of electrical infrastructure is progressing in Latin America, but the main challenge is no longer incorporating sensors, ...

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Can Latin America build for AI fast enough?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:03:17 +0000

The IDB says AI could add 5.6% to Latin America's GDP by 2030 - but only if countries invest in data centers, cloud infrastructure, connectivity, ...

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Connecticut Republicans try to primary their own nominee after anti-LGBTQ remarks spark backlash

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:33:38 +0000

Last week, on conservative "Reese on the Radio" program on WTIC-AM, MacCormack repeatedly defended his anti-LGBTQ-plus stance. "If you're a ...

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Did a Wisconsin GOP governor sign the nation's first LGBTQ rights law?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:32:47 +0000

David Clarenbach, an LGBTQ activist and Democrat in the state Assembly, spearheaded the bill. Despite conservatives' last-minute efforts pushing ...

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LGBTQ+ Pride Month At Work: 4 Topics Employees Actually Want To Discuss

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:31:52 +0000

This work must be ongoing to be sustainable, and the most LGBTQ-inclusive organizations treat it that way. That's how we create lasting change and ...

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LGBT support continues dropping nationwide, Gallup poll shows

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:31:22 +0000

American support for LGBT issues continues to fall, according to a new Gallup poll. The poll found 65% of U.S. adults say same-sex marriage should ...

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Black Burial Grounds Are Disappearing as Families Fight to Protect Them

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:19:08 +0000

Records show the site has served as a resting place for enslaved people since at least the mid‑1800s and later for Black, Creole, and Native American ...

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