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History of the Gay Rodeo

History of the Gay Rodeo

Many of us in the gay community are familiar with the “Imperial Court” system that exists in many larger cities around the country. The idea for a “gay rodeo” originated with Phil Ragsdale in 1975. As the “Court Emperor” of Reno, Nevada, Ragsdale decided to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association by means of [...]

Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade draws thousands in Sydney!

Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade draws thousands in Sydney!

Fashion icon Amanda Lepore kicked off Sydney’s giant gay pride parade Saturday, The Sydney Morning Herald reported.

The annual Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade drew an estimate 100,000 people along its Oxford Street route to enjoy more than 135 floats celebrating famous gay and lesbian people throughout history.
What started 32 years ago as a gay and transsexual [...]

Gay Nightlife: Relaunch of The Black Party

Gay Nightlife: Relaunch of The Black Party

Europe Re-Launches The Black Party!
The Black Party has roots in the United States and in Europe.  In 1980, a new age started that revolutionized gay nightlife and help for the development of what we now call house music.

Later in that decade, AIDS and drugs dramatically change the way people were partying and some very hostile city administrators [...]

Eminem Changes Lyrics to Avoid Anti-Gay Protest

Eminem Changes Lyrics to Avoid Anti-Gay Protest

Eminem is at it again! He has agreed to censor his lyrics in order to avoid anti-gay protests in the UK.

Promoters for the 2010 Wireless Festival did not want gay rights groups like OutRage! to protest the concert due to Slim being on the bill.
According to the Evening Standard, OutRage! said they won’t picket the concert [...]

London Hate Crime Vigil Held

London Hate Crime Vigil Held

Thousands gathered in London Friday night to rally against the sudden surge of anti-gay hate crimes in the area, including the recent murder of 62-year-old Ian Baynham, who was en route to a club for a night on the town when he was attacked.  Another vigil will be held Sunday night at 8:00 pm in Liverpool.

The BBC [...]

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