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October 8, 2012
The 8 most important black LGBT heroes in history

For black history month in the UK, Gay Star News celebrate eight of history's most important black LGBT heroes

Pioneering and history-making, these eight black LGBT heroes need to be remembered. The sad truth is there have been many many more heroes whose stories have not been recorded for future generations. The stories we do tell here are those of remarkable individuals who overcame tremendous obstacles to clear the path for black and LGBT people to go further in the arts, politics and sport.

Richard Bruce Nugent (1906 to 1987)

June 7, 2012
Historic change as Denmark legalizes gay marriage

Parliament overturned the ban on same-sex marriage 85 to 24, making Denmark the eighth country in Europe with full marriage equality

The Danish Parliament voted today in favor of gender neutral marriage legislation.

Same-sex marriages are expected to occur as early as 15 June when the law will come into effect. Couples already in civil partnerships will automatically be granted 'married' status.

Though gay marriages may now take place in Danish churches, the law does permit churches to decline marrying same-sex couples if they wish.  

May 20, 2012
Canadian author says Malaysia lost tolerance after difficult launch

Lesbian writer Irshad Manji launches the Malay version of a new book amid criticisms that she promotes ideas against religion and human nature

A Canadian Muslim gay activist launched the Malay version of her controversial book on liberal Islam in Malaysia, despite official efforts to ban all her public events.

Irshad Manji and her local publisher ZI Publications eventually managed to pulled off the launch for ‘Allah, Liberty and Love’ (Allah, Kebebasan dan Cinta in Malay) in front of a 50-odd crowd yesterday (19 May), after two other venues pulled out of hosting her.