Formerly the executive director of the National LGBTQ Task Force, Urvashi Vaid was a legendary figure in US LGBTQI activism BY ELEANOR NOYCE, IMAGE VIA LAMBDA LEGAL US LGBTQI activist Urvashi Vaid has died at her home in New York City, as confirmed by the National LGBTQ Task Force. She was 63. The executive director [….]
Got anxiety when it comes to the environment? Tune into our latest episode to find out what tools our community has when it comes to this urgent issue In today’s episode DIVA staff writer Nic Crosara explores the intersections between climate justice and other major social injustices with three outstanding LGBTQI climate activists: Diego de León, founder of Queers [….]
The controversial campaigner on a new documentary about his life, the challenges he’s faced over the past 50 years, and what keeps him fighting amid “extreme hatred” and death threats INTERVIEW BY MARTINE HESS Directed by Christopher Amos, Hating Peter Tatchell is a new documentary about the 69-year-old campaigner. Chronicling Tatchell’s 54 years of human rights [….]
Already binged all of It’s A Sin? Here’s some impactful and important films about queer activism BY SOPHIE GRIFFITHS What better way to honour those who fought for the freedoms we enjoy today than by binge-watching some educational films about our history? The history of queer activism is deeply linked with the history of queer [….]
The UK Black Pride co-founder and DIVA columnist on why being yourself isn’t the same within all LGBTQI spaces Pride month always brings with it conflicting feelings. From brands amplifying their solidarity to the kaleidoscopic display of personalities, the noise is certainly something to feel joyous about. At the same time, it’s a reminder that [….]
“You can’t separate our history” WORDS BY MEGAN EVANS. LEAD IMAGE LOIS SHEARING Over 150 people gathered in Soho Square, London, on Saturday 2 November for the LGBWithTheT solidarity demonstration. The people there had come together to show their support for trans people and to exclaim that the LGBTQI community has always, and will always, [….]
Emily Eaton meets activist and role model, Amazin LêThi BY EMILY EATON. IMAGE ALINA OSWALD HIV/Aids and equality advocate, global ambassador, bodybuilder, author, fitness and wellness coach, actor, entrepreneur… is there anything this woman can’t do? We jumped at the opportunity to talk to Amazin LêThi about the various hats she wears, her foundation, [….]
