“Everyone seemed very interested in my life… time went on and I realized this was an important step in the eyes of the world” Christine Jorgensen, New York News Daily (December 1952) Introduction In this Gaydar of the Month, we’re honouring Christine Jorgensen, born George William Jorgensen Jr. on May 30, 1926 in Bronx, New …
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“It was the first time that a lot of queer people realised that there is a legitimate fight; that our existence is legitimate, it cannot be erased or shamed away.” – Beverley Ditsie First Pride March in Johannesburg, 13 Oct 1990 Introduction In this Gaydar Feature of the Month, let’s talk about South Africa’s trailblazing …
“I am who I am, a different color sparkler. I love myself, just like the bloomy rose waiting to flourish even in the desert.” – Leslie Cheung Introduction In this Gaydar Feature of the Month, we will be walking through space and time to 80’s Hong Kong, paying tribute to the trailblazing Cantonese actor, Leslie …
“I have always believed that everyone should have the freedom to love. There is no greater emotion than love and it should not be denied.” Dutee Chand (2019) Introduction In this Gaydar Feature of the Month, we are exploring the land of Bollywood and excited to introduce South Asia’s first openly gay athlete, Dutee Chand. …
Alan Turing, a brilliant British mathematician, logician, and computer scientist. Introduction In this Gaydar of the month, we shall go back in history to feature a hero during the Second World War, Alan Turing. Born in London in 1912 just two years before the First World War, growing up was difficult during the unforgiving times …
“Young LGBTQ+ person out there can see that no matter how alone you feel right now, you are not alone. You can achieve anything” Tom Daley, Tokyo Olympics (2021) Personal Life In this Gaydar of the Month, we are excited to dive (pun intended) into the life of the Olympic gold-medalist champion in men’s synchronised …
“Almost overnight everything in my life changed for the better — my relationships with people and my whole attitude toward acting changed.” Ian McKellen, Variety (2023) Introduction Welcome back to Gaydar Feature of the Month! For our October issue, we are featuring Sir Ian McKellen, otherwise known as one of the most powerful mutant in …
“Life gets better, you can have a great life filled with joy. Gay is not a limitation. It’s a characteristic that I hope they view, like I do, [as] God’s greatest gift.” Tim Cook, People en Español Introduction Gaydar of the Month is back! This month we are featuring Tim Cook, an American business executive …
“I just wish women and the LGBT community supported each other more. My wish was we were all a little kinder and more supportive of each other.” Ruby Rose, Entertainment Weekly Introduction This Gaydar Feature of the Month features Ruby Rose, a 37 year old Australian model, actress, and activist that has captivated audiences worldwide …
“For me, when I did come out, it was amazing to have such a kind of warm embrace from people.” Ian Thorpe, The Guardian Introduction This Gaydar Feature of the Month features Ian Thorpe, a 40-year-old Australian retired athlete. He was one of the most successful swimmer in Australia’s history, accumulating five Olympic gold medals …
