IBM adapts its iconic logo to represent LGBT inclusion
IBM, the technology multinational, has unveiled a new LGBT affirming version of its instantly recognisable logo. The symbol consists of the company’s iconic 8-bar logo overlaid with the rainbow flag; an international representation of the LGBT community. In a blog post last week, Lindsay-Rae McIntyre, Chief Diversity Officer, said that the symbol “will represent IBM’s […]
That time I wore a skirt… Then a tutu
Last year was one in which I tried a lot of new things. For example, I have despised aubergines all my life but tried a friend’s homemade baba ganoush – and I loved it! In that same spirit, I wore a skirt to SA Menswear Week a few months ago and, again, loved it! I […]
Football chief urges gay players to come out as a group
The head of England’s Football Association (FA) says that closeted gay football players should consider coming out at the same time. There are currently no openly gay professional football players in the UK, although FA chairman Greg Clarke said that he had recently met with 15 gay sportspeople, including footballers, to discuss the issue. “I’ve been […]
John Kerry in historic apology for anti-gay discrimination
Outgoing US Secretary of State John Kerry has issued a formal apology for his department’s past discrimination against diplomats and officials based on their sexual orientation. The US state department is responsible for implementing foreign policy and the appointment of diplomats and ambassadors across the world. In the 1950s and 1960s especially, LGBTI employees were […]