Trans Woman Crowned Winner of Miss Netherlands Rikkie Valerie Kollé has made history by becoming the first transgender woman to win the title of Miss Netherlands. The 22-year-old was awarded the crown at the AFAS Theater in Leusden on July 8th. Throughout the competition, Kollé showcased her strength, charisma, and determination. She thanked her fellow […]
Fallout from Russian Mercenary Revolt Russia is attempting to restore a sense of order after a recent mercenary uprising sparked the country’s most serious political crisis in decades. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu made a public appearance, inspecting troops in Ukraine in an effort to project stability. However, uncertainty surrounds Shoigu’s fate, as well as […]
Dancing, Jubilation, and Worries About L.G.B.T.Q. Rights at Pride March A Backdrop of Threats and Challenges An unbroken parade of marchers – some dancing and jubilant, some with determined purpose – filled the streets of Greenwich Village in Manhattan on Sunday for the New York City Pride March. The event, which marks the 1969 Stonewall […]
Pride Parade in San Francisco Celebrates LGBTQ Visibility and Resilience A Symbol of Resilience and Activism in Tumultuous Times On a cloudy Sunday morning, the streets of San Francisco came alive with the vibrant colors and jubilant sounds of the annual Pride Parade. Led by the iconic Dykes on Bikes contingent, the parade drew hundreds […]
Dancing, Jubilation, and Worries About L.G.B.T.Q. Rights at Pride March A Celebration of Progress Amidst Growing Backlash As thousands of marchers filled the streets of Greenwich Village and Fifth Avenue in Manhattan for the New York City Pride March, an air of celebration and defiance permeated the event. The Pride March, which commemorates the 1969 […]
LGBTQ Pride Month in the Shadow of Threats and Fear Introduction The month of June in each year is marked as the LGBTQ+ Pride Month, with colorful parades, concerts, speeches, and celebrations across the world, to celebrate the pride, diversity, and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community. However, this year, the Pride Month feels more different […]