October 5, 2024 View this email in your browser [link removed] Here are this week's most popular positive stories. Like this newsletter? Share it with a friend. [link removed] Everyone could use a little good news.
Happy Saturday, everybody! This week has been full of small surprises, warm fuzzies, and unexpected comforts — and we're happy to share them with you as your weekend gets off to a fun and relaxing start.
These 4 queer visionaries each just won $800,000 as MacArthur Award recipients [[link removed]]
If you've never heard of the MacArthur "genius grant," it's kind of a big deal: You can't apply for it — you can only be chosen, and the award gives recipients five years to pursue their creative passions.
About 15% of this year's 26 award recipients were LGBTQ+ identified. The group includes a legendary cabaret performer, a mindblowing choreographer, and an editor who is bringing disabled people's experiences to the masses.
And talking about inspiring creatives, check out these 7 queer Latinx artists who were honored on stamps [[link removed]], these 7 drag queens who most influenced American culture [[link removed]], and this long-term gay couple who captured hearts by re-creating some of their old photos together [[link removed]].
Read More [[link removed]] Judge says no to dad’s ridiculous demand about flags in kids’ classrooms [[link removed]] Nathan Feldman wanted $3 million after he wasn't allowed to display something silly in public schools — what a rube! Haters tried to ruin a Pride festival. Fierce townsfolk shut them down. [[link removed]] Some uninvited guests tried to crash the party. What happened next surprised and delighted the local LGBTQ+ community. This beautiful, inspiring film is changing hearts & minds before Election Day [[link removed]] Comedian Will Ferrell wanted people to have "important discussions in their living rooms" about befriending the trans community. [[link removed]*|DATE:Ymd|*&stpe=static] LGBTQ+ History Month is celebrated around the world. It all started with one man & a dream. [[link removed]] The founder of LGBTQ+ History Month reflects on 30 years of celebrating queer stories. Rebel Wilson marries her wife in beautiful destination wedding in Italy [[link removed]] "I thought I was searching for a Disney Prince… but maybe what I really needed all this time was a Disney Princess." California scores a major win for LGBTQ+ & free speech advocates [[link removed]] Reading is fundamental, diversity is beautiful, and the state's libraries just got some major protections to ensure they serve their communities well. These barbers gave free gender-affirming haircuts to LGBTQ+ youth for “bodily autonomy” [[link removed]] "No appointment necessary, just walk in!" the announcement on social media read. Flamingo dads dazzle zoo-goers by sweetly caring for adorable newborn chick [[link removed]] And there's video with people going "Awwwww!" as the new family bonds. [[link removed]*|DATE:Ymd|*&stpe=static] From our sibling sites: OUTSPORTS: Here are 6 out athletes marking milestone anniversaries in 2024 [[link removed]] GAYCITIES: NC gay bar destroyed in floods was only open 32 days. People are rallying to support the owners. [[link removed]] QUEERTY: ‘Noah’s Arc’ creator Patrik-Ian Polk & other Black creators break new ground at the Queer Voices: NYC Film Fest [[link removed]] INTO: This fan theory about a Simpsons character has trans folks jumping for joy [[link removed]] 105&stpe=pixel" width="2" height="6" border="0" />105&stpe=pixel" width="2" height="6" border="0" />105&stpe=pixel" width="2" height="6" border="0" />105&stpe=pixel" width="2" height="6" border="0" />105&stpe=pixel" width="2" height="6" border="0" /> Copyright © 2024 LGBTQ Nation, All rights reserved.
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