Destiny Rogers ABC’s Compass tonight features a Jeremy Fernandez documentary on the Brisbane-based Peacock Mormons. Brisbane Mormon Brad Harker first marched in the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras in 2013. He wanted to promote greater acceptance of LGBTQIA+ people in his church. The following year, his then-teenage son Zaide supported his father by joining him at ... The post Peacock Mormons doco with Jeremy Fernandez appeared first on QNews ..read more

Destiny Rogers What are the real facts about grooming and child abuse? And what is the effect of the casual use of ‘groomer’ as a slur? In recent times, ‘groomer’ became the go-to slur for haters. Whether it’s drag queen storytime, trans welfare or the mere display of a rainbow flag… Trolls roam social media and post ... The post Grooming: some real stats on child abuse appeared first on QNews ..read more

Destiny Rogers Buganda, the traditional kingdom on which modern Uganda is based, happily lived under the rule of bisexual Kabaka Mwanga II before the imposition of colonial rule by the British. The Kingdom of Buganda dated from the 13th century and comprised much of central and southern modern-day Uganda including the capital Kampala. The Kabakas (kings) enjoyed ... The post The bisexual Kabaka Mwanga II of Buganda appeared first on QNews ..read more

Destiny Rogers A school board in Florida forced a principal to resign or face dismissal after students were shown an image of Michaelangelo’s Statue of David during a Renaissance art class. Yet again the internet goes wild with claims of The Simpsons predicting the future. In 1990, the animated comedy depicted a similar scenario. Yep. An episode ... The post FFS! Art class shown Statue of David > principal fired appeared first on QNews ..read more

Destiny Rogers A school banned the Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton duet Rainbowland along with Kermit the Frog’s Rainbow Connection from a concert out of concern the songs could prove ‘controversial’. Rainbowland audio and Rainbow Connection vid at bottom of article. The superintendent of the Wisconsin school later backtracked on Rainbow Connection after parental complaints. Teacher Maestro ... The post School bans Rainbowland and Rainbow Connection appeared first on QNews ..read more

Destiny Rogers Darcelle XV, the world’s oldest working drag queen, died on March 23 from natural causes aged 92. The Guinness Book of World Records named Darcelle XV the world’s oldest drag performer in 2016. She worked as a drag entertainer for 57 years. Born Walter W. Cole in Portland, Darcelle XV served in the US Armed ... The post Darcelle XV, world’s oldest working drag queen dies appeared first on QNews ..read more

Destiny Rogers Posie Parker left Auckland’s Albert Park without speaking this morning after crowds of trans-rights supporters overwhelmed her event. Police escorted the anti-trans agitator out of the park after protestors egged and pelted her with soup. Like most of her events in Australia, the English TERF’s first New Zealand event attracted minimal support. Her only Aussie ... The post Posie Parker egged, forced to abandon Auckland rally appeared first on QNews ..read more

Destiny Rogers No. It’s not an old joke. Diners at a Polish gay bar got the surprise of their lives when Prince William, the Prince of Wales, showed up unannounced for a three-hour staff party. The future Australian head of state is in the midst of a surprise visit to Poland to show British support for the ... The post A Prince of Wales walked into a Polish gay bar appeared first on QNews ..read more

Jordan Hirst There will be no fourth season of The L Word: Generation Q. US publication Deadline has reported that broadcaster Showtime has pulled the plug on the beloved sapphic drama series. The sequel series to The L Word started in 2019 and picked up 10 years after the original. The show followed a group of queer ... The post The L Word: Generation Q got cancelled, but there’s a twist appeared first on QNews ..read more

Jordan Hirst Brisbane gay sex on premises venue Wet Spa and Sauna makes an appearance in an important scene in ABC drama In Our Blood‘s second episode. The four-part drama explores Australia’s response to HIV/AIDS and how queer communities, politicians and scientists reacted in the 1980s to save lives. The second episode will air on Sunday night, ... The post Brisbane gay sauna Wet makes cameo in ABC’s In Our Blood appeared first on QNews ..read more