The Academy Award for Best Actress stands as one of the most prestigious honors in the film industry. Presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), this award recognizes the most outstanding performance by an actress in a leading role. From its glamorous ceremonies to the heartfelt speeches, the Best Actress Oscar is more than just a golden statuette — it’s a symbol of cinematic excellence, artistic commitment,...
A Prize Born from Silence In 1991, the Booker Prize—a major literary award in the UK—shortlisted six books. None were written by women. It wasn’t a rare anomaly; it was a symptom. That year, women authored over 60% of novels published in Britain. Yet, not one was recognized. This moment sparked a cultural shift. In 1996, novelist Kate Mosse and others founded the Women’s Prize for Fiction, determined to amplify women’s voices...
In a landmark move that could pave the way for more inclusive conversations in sports, 23-year-old Anaya Bangar—child of former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar—has stepped forward to challenge existing boundaries in women’s cricket. Anaya, who previously went by the name Aryan, is a proud transgender woman and a passionate athlete. In a powerful Instagram video and an eight-page scientific report, she has called on the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Board...
In a landmark ruling on Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court chose to uphold Tennessee’s law banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors, setting a precedent that directly affects similar laws in states like Kentucky. The 6-3 decision sends a sharp message: access to critical health care for transgender youth remains in the crosshairs of political agendas — even as medical experts call this care essential. What the Supreme Court Decided The highest court...
In a country where social issues often divide the population, a new front in the gender identity debate has emerged — transgender participation in women’s sports. A recent nationwide poll, combined with fresh policy moves from the Trump administration, has brought this topic to the spotlight. And the results? They reveal overwhelming public support for protecting the integrity of women’s sports based on biological sex. As the administration pushes forward with legislation...
Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson, alongside the Bronx LGBTQIA+ Task Force, Bronx Tourism Council, and Bronx Economic Development Corporation, hosted the borough’s annual Bronx Pride Celebration on Thursday, June 12, at the vibrant Bronx Brewery, located at 856 E. 136th St. 🌈 A Theme that Resonates The 2025 Pride’s theme—“Expression: My Identity is a Revolution”—echoed throughout the night. Attendees, including LGBTQIA+ community members, allies, and advocates, embraced the power of self-expression as a...
Tucked within the cobbled streets of Edinburgh’s Forth Street, in a time when even whispering the word “gay” in public felt radical, a little bookshop lit a quiet revolution. That bookshop was Lavender Menace—Scotland’s first lesbian and gay bookstore, born not just from a need for literature, but from a hunger for representation, belonging, and unapologetic visibility. As Pride Month 2025 unfurls its rainbow banners across Scotland and beyond, it’s the perfect...
In a world obsessed with loud success, Matt Dodd is building something radical—quiet, consistent, inclusive leadership. He isn’t the kind of queer icon who walks red carpets or drops think-pieces in global magazines. Instead, he’s handing out backpacks, standing in school cafeterias, showing up at Pride with a smile, and rewriting what it means to lead from the heart. From the outside, Matt Dodd might seem like just another corporate success story—a...
In Indian metros today, being queer often looks suspiciously like a well-edited episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race. There’s flawless contour, biting sarcasm, and references to American pop culture tossed around like confetti. Words like “shade,” “slay,” and “sickening” have replaced nuanced conversation, while “reading” someone—once a tool of resistance and wit in Black and Brown American ballroom culture—has been reduced to mimicry by young, upper-caste, urban Indian queers who often forget where...
In the 1950s and 60s, a quiet revolution unfolded in India’s public offices. Women, once relegated to domestic roles, began to enter white-collar government jobs—typing letters, drafting policies, managing files. Their presence was more than a statistical shift; it was symbolic. They walked into male-dominated offices with confidence, shattering age-old gender barriers and silently building a path for future generations of women professionals. Today, India finds itself at the cusp of another...
The Voice, The Power, The Pride.
