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The (Navy) Boys are Back in Town
At the end of April, Fort Lauderdale celebrates FLEET WEEK when five US Navy Ships arrive in port packed from stern to bow with sailors. ( One of the ships is listed as a ‘fast response cutter’ which has us very intrigued.) For seven whole days you can sign up to tour one of the ships…
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Stereo: a film about reversed gender stereotypes made by 13 year old Ella Fields
This remarkable film about gender stereotypes was written, directed, and edited by Ella Fields who is 13 years old. This is what she wrote about her video “Ever since the beginning of time, things have been exactly the same. Boys wear pink, girls wear blue. Boys wear dresses, and girls can’t…”
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I Should Be Holding A Hand But Instead I’m Holding Shame
The BBC Social is a new digital content stream featuring content for and created by young people in Scotland. This particular one offers a powerful commentary on the choices gay people are still forced to make in public – whether to hold hands, show affection, or give a partner a good-bye kiss. Take a moment to stop…
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My Gift is My Song, and This One is For You
It maybe just a teasing clip but seeing Lady Gaga singing the classic “Your Song” to Elton John the man who penned them, still sends shivers down our spine. Lady G donned sparkling spectacles and feathers to croon the hit, as part of “Elton John: I’m Still Standing — A Grammy Salute” which will air April…
