True Blood star Nelsan Ellis remembered for groundbreaking gay role
True Blood star Nelsan Ellis, who died on Saturday at the age of 39, made a huge impact with his character of Lafayette Reynolds. The actor died as a result of complications from heart failure. Ellis starred as the gay short order cook in the supernatural series from 2008 until 2014. Although not identifying as […]
London Pride marks 50 years of being legally gay (Pics)
Tens of thousands took part in the 45th annual London Pride march to celebrate 50 years since the decriminalisation of homosexuality in England and Wales. In the week preceding the parade, stores and public spaces in the capital were decorated with rainbow flags and messages of support. The Houses of Parliament were also illuminated in […]
Church of England calls for government to ban conversion therapy
The Church of England has joined the growing chorus of voices opposing conversion therapy; the dangerous practice of trying to change LGBT people’s sexuality or gender identity. The church’s General Synod last week passed a motion endorsing the 2015 Memorandum of Understanding on Conversion Therapy signed by The Royal College of Psychiatrists and others condemning the […]