Queer News Tonight

Get ready for an incredible rendezvous with Tammie Brown, a sensational talent hailing from RuPaul's Drag Race! In this engaging interview, Tammie shares captivating stories, candid insights, and profound wisdom. Tune in to catch her unique perspective on various subjects that span from her Drag Race experience to embracing diversity and celebrating individuality. Join us for an evening filled...

A jury in London acquitted Kevin Spacey of sexual assault Wednesday after the Oscar winner’s star turn as a witness in his own defense spared him a possible prison term and offered him hope of a career comeback after six years without a job. Tears rolled down Spacey’s cheeks as the final “not guilty” verdict was read. The Oscar winner looked at the jury, placed his hand over the lapel of his blue...

Join us as we sit down with the talented Broadway star  @idinamenzel  to discuss her highly anticipated dance music album, "Drama Queen," dedicated to celebrating and honoring the LGBTQ+ community. In this engaging interview, Menzel opens up about the profound impact of her roles in iconic productions like "Rent" and "Wicked" on the queer community. She shares her exp...

Openly gay actress and activist Jessica Clark. They delve into the importance of LGBTQ+ representation in the entertainment industry, discussing Jessica's role as the host of the groundbreaking lesbian dating competition show, "Coming Out for Love." Jessica opens up about her upbringing in London, her diverse heritage, and the transformative power of embracing her queerness. Prepare...

When the Supreme Court ruled on June 30 in favor of a Colorado web designer who sought to refuse to make wedding websites for (theoretical) gay couples, activists and legal experts warned it would open the door to all kinds of businesses discriminating against LGBTQ+ Americans. Days later, at least one such case has popped up. Last week, a hair salon in Traverse City, Michigan, announced that it w...

Philadelphia has a long history of fighting for LGBTQ civil rights. In fact, Philadelphia protests seeking equality for LGBTQ+ people predate the famed Stonewall riots. From 1965 to 1969, demonstrators picketed at Independence Hall on July 4. The “Annual Reminder” protests pointed out that LGBTQ+ Americans did not have basic civil rights protections. The protests were among the earliest for LGBTQ+...

In this powerful episode of "Unapologetically Queer," join host Al Ferguson as he engages in an unedited conversation with Lana Hubner Mims and Kaylee Miller Owens, two experienced teachers and proud members of the LGBTQ+ community. Explore the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ students and teachers in Florida due to restrictive laws, and discover their inspiring stories of resilience and hope....

450 anti-LGBT bills, 300 anti-abortion bills, and 54 anti-Black bills. Marginalized communities in 44 states have faced withering attack this year, with the Republican-Fascists in Florida leading the way. In this week’s Out South Florida, We The People say *Enough!* I talk with organizers of this weekend’s We The People March, set for this Sunday at nine a-m in Esplanade Park in Fort Lauderdale. I...

New figures are offering a detailed look at the scope of decades of discrimination by the U.S. military against gay and lesbian service members, revealing that more than 29,000 individuals kicked out because of their sexuality were denied honorable discharges. There have long been estimates suggesting about 14,000 service members were separated from the military under "don't ask, don'...

Twitter’s executive chair Elon Musk said late Tuesday the words “cisgender” and “cis” are considered “slurs” under the social media platform’s content policy, the latest policy change implemented by the billionaire who has previously made controversial remarks on gender identity. Musk has made multiple controversial remarks on gender identity issues and even promoted transphobic content since buyi...

Actors J. Harrison Ghee and Alex Newell have made history at this year’s Tony Awards, becoming the first openly nonbinary performers to win acting prizes. Ghee won lead actor (musical) for their performance as Jerry/Daphne in Casey Nicholaw’s “Some Like It Hot,” while Newell walked away with the featured actor (musical) statuette for their role as Lulu in Jack O’Brien’s “Shucked.” The win comes wi...

History Fort Lauderdale is currently hosting a month-long retrospective called "Take Pride: A Retrospective of LGBTQ Life in South Florida" at Galleria Fort Lauderdale. The exhibit aims to honor the pioneers of the LGBTQ+ community and document the history, people, places, and events of the LGBTQ+ community in South Florida. Ellery Andrews, the deputy director of History Fort Lauderdale,...

Shyam Konnur is an LGBT activist from India who was interviewed on "Queer News Tonight." India's progress in LGBT rights is closely followed by the American LGBTQ community. While Section 377, which criminalized homosexual sex, has been amended, there are still limited rights for LGBTQ individuals in India. Same-sex couples cannot be together, adopt children, get married, or have par...

Texas has become the latest state to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth. On Friday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed SB14 into law, which says doctors cannot prescribe youth hormones or puberty blockers and cannot perform gender-affirming surgery on minors, something that is already extremely rare. It also says that any youth currently receiving such care must be weaned off their treatment – e...

Progressive queer churches in America distinguish themselves by being LGBTQ+ welcoming, accepting, and affirming. They use the term "open and affirming" to acknowledge the respect and love LGBTQ+ people deserve from God, regardless of their identities or whom they love. Queer churches like Sunshine Cathedral Church embrace the idea that everyone is a Divine Child of God and treat all ind...

Less than a month since issuing a travel advisory for LGBTQ+ individuals who may plan to visit Florida, the Human Rights Campaign, the nation's largest LGBTQ+ advocacy group, has issued fa state of emergency for the LGBTQ+ community. Across US state legislatures, at least 417 anti-LGBTQ bills were introduced in roughly the first quarter of 2023 – a new record and twice the number of such bills...

In this episode of "Unapologetically Queer," Miik Martorell, president of Pride Fort Lauderdale, sits down with host Al Ferguson to discuss the challenges, setbacks, and future plans of Pride Fort Lauderdale and Pride of the Americas. Join us as Martorell provides an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the organization's journey, addressing transparency concerns, financial struggles,...

A global survey conducted by Ipsos found that the number of adults who identify as LGBTQ+ is now 9 percent. From February 7 to March 13, Ipsos surveyed 22, 514 adults across 30 countries, including Portugal, the Netherlands, Turkey, and Brazil. Brazil had the highest percentage of LGBTQ+ adults at around 15 percent, while Peru and Japan had the lowest at 4 percent. Of the adults surveyed, an avera...

Matthew Haynes and Michael Anderson, members of the LGBTQ+ community, were involved in a mass shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs where five people were killed and 25 others were injured. They testified before Congress about the increasing violence against LGBTQ+ individuals. The shooting took a toll on them personally, but they have received support from around the world and draw strength from...

San Francisco Mayor London Breed unveiled her roadmap for downtown’s future, which lays out strategies and initiatives in response to current economic challenges and sets a new vision for the role of Downtown in San Francisco’s economy. The Mayor’s Downtown Plan aims to reinvigorate the city and reposition San Francisco as the Bay Area’s economic hub and a global anchor for commerce. When a city i...

Ann Hampton Callaway is a highly accomplished performer, singer, pianist, composer, lyricist, and actress known for her contributions to Broadway and the Great American Songbook. She has received prestigious awards such as the Cabaret Performer of the Year and the Mac Award for show of the Year. On June 3rd, Callaway will be launching the pride month entertainment series in South Florida at the Su...

Lorenzo A Davis, also known as L Hayes, was interviewed on the YouTube show "Unapologetically Queer with Al Ferguson." He discussed his role as a black gay man in the South Florida LGBTQ+ community and the importance of being a voice and role model. The interview touched on the division and progress within the LGBTQ+ community in South Florida and emphasized the need for unity. Davis sha...

Some Southern Target stores were forced by the corporation to move LGBTQ+ Pride merchandise away from the front of their locations after customer outrage to avoid a “Bud Light controversy.” Many Target locations across the country feature massive June Pride month displays on an annual basis, with items this year ranging from “tuck friendly” bathing suits for transgender people to mugs that say “ge...

Join us in this heartfelt interview as we bid farewell to South Florida Gay News (SFGN) with Jason Parsley, former editor-in-chief. In "(4) Interview with Jason Parsley, Farewell to SFGN: Last Edition Published | Unapologetically Queer," Parsley reflects on his departure and the significance of SFGN's final edition. Discover the profound impact this publication had on the LGBTQ+ comm...

A caller reported an offensive sign in Orlando that read "Kill All Gays" shortly after 4:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 17, the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia. The traffic sign was located near the intersection of Lake Nona Boulevard and Nemours Parkway, just outside the Nemours Children’s Hospital and a short distance from one of the main exits from the city’...