Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterThe UK lost one of it’s much loved comedian/writers today with the untimely death today of the multi-talented Victoria Wood at the age of 62. Since she burst on to British television in 1974 by winning the ATV talent show New Faces, Wood became one of the most popular award-winning comic performers of her generation. Her … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterqueerguru maybe inordinately proud of our fairly newish US Passport and therefore part of a country that will later this year elect its first ever female President, but even so, once a Brit always a Monarchist. So very Happy 90th Birthday Your Majesty : you are the reason that I am so thankful to have … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterMay 17th is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia. Started in 2004 to specifically draw the attention of policymakers, opinion leaders, social movements, the public and the media to the violence and discrimination experienced by LGBTI people internationally. The day is now celebrated in more than 130 countries, including 37 where same-sex acts are illegal, … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterCongratulations to Bob The Drag Queen (who is evidently no relation to Bob The Builder) on being crowned last night as the Winner of Ru Paul’s Drag Race Season 8. Thank you too for your totally fabulous new video that educates us all on the proper etiquette on how to enter a room. Who knew it … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterThe new Lord Mayor of Manchester (UK) who was sworn into office yesterday is definitely no stuffy bureaucrat. Cllr. Carl Austin-Behan is the first openly gay man to be elected to this post and before he became a politician he developed a penchant for outfits that ended up as a set of scarlet robes complete … Continue reading