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Laverne Cox and Nava Mau share tearful moment at the 2024 Emmy Awards


Laverne Cox and Nava Mau share tearful moment at the 2024 Emmy Awards

Emmy nominations: Selena Gomez surprised, Emma Stone snubbed Nominations for the 76th Emmys are in. Selena Gomez received a nomination for “Only Murders in the Building,” while Emma Stone received none for “The Curse.” Laverne Cox was all smiles ahead of the Emmy Awards on Sunday, chatting on the red carpet with icons such as […]

McBride wins primary in Del and could be first openly transgender US politician


McBride wins primary in Del and could be first openly transgender US politician

The state’s Democratic Senator Sarah McBride will face Republican John Whalen III for Delaware’s congressional seat in November’s election. If elected, McBride would be the first transgender person to hold federal office and the youngest elected official Delaware has sent to Washington since Joe Biden won a Senate seat in 1972. McBride easily defeated two […]

Abraham Lincoln, gay icon? A new film makes the case clear


Abraham Lincoln, gay icon? A new film makes the case clear

The film “Lover of Men” explores Lincoln’s queer history US President Abraham Lincoln is the subject of “Lover of Men”, a new documentary about his sexual versatility. Abraham Lincoln embodied everything that makes America great: he was brave, compassionate, wise and most likely gay. “Lover of Men” (now in theaters) is an insightful new documentary […]

Your voice is your voice. Please use it


Your voice is your voice. Please use it

Sue Theden | Specially for the Rockford Register Star Can you imagine being an American teenager before 1920 and knowing that your own mother was not allowed by law to vote – but your father was? Unfortunately, this was the reality before the passage of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution in 1920. […]

“Black Lives Matter” street signs re-erected in Springfield


“Black Lives Matter” street signs re-erected in Springfield

Daniel Perry pardoned for murder of Black Lives Matter protester Daniel Perry, who killed Black Lives Matter protester Garrett Foster during the 2020 protests in Austin, Texas, has been pardoned by Governor Greg Abbott. District 2 City Councilman Shawn Gregory said he was pleased that public works staff reinstalled the Black Lives Matter SPI Way […]

Food, music, vendors, free entry


Food, music, vendors, free entry

Fun, peaceful and varied event: everyone is welcome, 18 years and younger with parents or guardians COLONIAL HEIGHTS – Celebrate people and culture of African descent at Africa Fest 2024. The free festival featuring fashion, delicious food, vibrant music, dancing, booths, back-to-school gifts and more is sponsored by the nonprofit organization Unapologetically Black and presented […]

Jarren Duran apologizes for homophobic insult to a fan at Fenway Park


Jarren Duran apologizes for homophobic insult to a fan at Fenway Park

The National League dominates the MLB transfer deadline. Have the Yankees done enough? Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY Sports analyzes the Dodgers, Padres and Phillies’ big transfer window, while other teams may have been unable to keep up. Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran issued an apology through the team on Sunday night after hurling […]

Indiana University Arabic professor recommends using ChatGPT and Gemini


Indiana University Arabic professor recommends using ChatGPT and Gemini

How to use ChatGPT effectively Plan your meals or workout routines with ChatGPT. Problem solved, USA TODAY In the not-too-distant future, Attia Youseif, a professor of Arabic language and culture at Indiana University, imagines a world where there are no textbooks in classrooms. “The printed or traditional textbook should not exist,” says Youseif. “It would […]