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World's 'first openly gay imam' shot dead in South Africa
He was a pioneering figure who ran a mosque in Cape Town intended as a safe haven for gay Muslims.BBC News - 4d -
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The first openly gay Muslim imam is killed in South Africa
A man regarded as the first openly gay Muslim imam has been fatally shot while sitting in a car in South Africa in what many are calling an assassination because of his teachingsABC News - 3d -
Muhsin Hendricks, world’s ‘first openly gay imam’, shot dead in South Africa
Police say motive for killing of Hendricks, who ran a mosque for LGBTQ+ Muslims near Cape Town, is unknown. Muhsin Hendricks, considered the world’s “first openly gay imam ”, has been shot dead ...The Guardian - 4d -
South Africa police 'tracking down' killers of world's first openly gay imam
The killing of Muhsin Hendricks, a pioneering figure in the gay Muslim community, has shocked many.BBC News - 3d -
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Even in his final seconds of life, first gay imam pushed boundaries
Peers and scholars reflect on the role Muhsin Hendricks played in the LGBTQ+ and Islamic communities.BBC News - 1d -
Support slips for openly transgender service members: Gallup
A new Gallup poll found support among Americans for transgender individuals serving in the military has decreased to 58 percent, down from 71 percent in 2019 and 66 percent in 2021. The survey was ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Confessions of a Gay Priest on Hookup Apps
Reverend Paul Anthony Daniels believes love is everywhere—even on Jack’d.Wired - 6d -
‘Modern Love’ Podcast: He’s Gay. She’s Straight. They’re Newlyweds.
Jacob Hoff and Samantha Greenstone call their unlikely love “a soul connection.”The New York Times - Feb. 5 -
This popular Facebook page is a portal to 1970s and '80s NYC gay history
A growing Facebook group, Gay New York 1970s and 80s, serves as a virtual online time machine, guiding its tens of thousands of followers back to an era many of them never knew while building a ...NBC News - Feb. 9 -
Three men found guilty of murder in NYC gay bar drugging scheme
Three men were found guilty Monday of murder, robbery and conspiracy in connection with a drugging and robbery scheme that terrorized New York City gay bars and led to the deaths of two victims.NBC News - Feb. 10 -
3 Convicted of Murder for Luring Men From Gay Bars to Their Deaths
Two men were fatally drugged as their bank accounts were being drained. The killers lurked outside Manhattan clubs near closing time.The New York Times - Feb. 10 -
The Koran and the Flesh by Ludovic-Mohamed Zahed review – the trials of a gay Muslim
This courageous, melancholy memoir, about the author’s struggle to reconcile his faith with his sexuality, argues that homophobia is a cultural phenomenon, not a religious edict. A few years ago I ...The Guardian - 3d -
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South African Imam and Gay Rights Advocate is Shot Dead
Muhsin Hendricks was credited by some as being the world’s first openly gay imam and helped Muslims reconcile their faith with their sexual orientation.The New York Times - 3d -
Gay kiss 'furore' to domestic violence: How EastEnders shattered taboos
EastEnders stars and commentators reflect on times the soap tackled social taboos over 40 years.BBC News - 1d -
Kennedy Center cancels Pride performance featuring Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington
The Kennedy Center canceled an upcoming performance set to feature the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, which the center said was due to financial constraints and scheduling conflicts. The chorus, ...The Hill - 22h -
Kennedy Center performance featuring Gay Men's Chorus of Washington is canceled
An event at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts featuring the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, D.C., and the National Symphony Orchestra has been canceled, the choral group said.NBC News - 18h -
Fiji rugby director sacked four days into job after claiming women’s team have ‘gay problem’
The Fiji Rugby Union’s director of rugby has been sacked just four days into her new role after saying the women’s team had a “gay problem”.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 6 -
Brittney Griner pulls out of speaking engagement over 'Gay Baby Jail' note found in hotel room
WNBA star Brittney Griner pulled out of a speaking engagement this week after she found a piece of tape in her hotel room with the words “Gay Baby Jail” written on it.NBC News - 1d -
A First-Timer’s Guide to Skiing in Japan
Don’t expect raucous party scenes or over-the-top après-ski. In Japan, it’s all about the snow. Here’s a primer on where to go, stay and eat.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
Avowed: Best Abilities To Unlock First
Like any good RPG, Avowed features dozens of character abilities that you can unlock by leveling up. Every time you gain a new level, you can unlock a new ability. The character abilities in ...GameSpot - Feb. 13 -
Iran inaugurates its first drone-carrier warship
Iran has inaugurated its first drone-carrier warship, saying the vessel is capable of operating in oceans far from its mainlandABC News - Feb. 6 -
The New Yorker magazine's first 100 years
The New Yorker, the beloved weekly magazine encompassing journalism, fiction, poetry and cartoons, is celebrating its one-hundredth birthday. "Sunday Morning" contributor (and New Yorker writer) ...CBS News - Feb. 8 -
The New Yorker magazine's first 100 years
The New Yorker, the beloved weekly magazine encompassing journalism, fiction, poetry and cartoons, is celebrating its one-hundredth birthday. "Sunday Morning" contributor (and New Yorker writer) ...CBS News - Feb. 9 -
The New Yorker magazine's first hundred years
The beloved weekly magazine encompassing journalism, fiction, poetry and cartoons, is celebrating its centenary. New Yorker writer Kelefa Sanneh goes inside the magazine's history to explore its ...CBS News - Feb. 9 -
Alcaraz wins in Rotterdam for first indoor title
Spanish top seed Carlos Alcaraz beat Australian Alex de Minaur 6-4 3-6 6-2 in the Rotterdam Open final to claim his first indoor title.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 9 -
Dortmund defeated in Kovac's first game in charge
Borussia Dortmund slumped to a 2-1 defeat to visitors VfB Stuttgart on Saturday in a disappointing debut for new coach Niko Kovac.ESPN - Feb. 9 -
Luka's first game as a Laker is nothing but a lovefest
Luka Dončić was a bit rusty in his Lakers debut after a long injury layoff and last week's shocking trade. It didn't matter as fans embraced him and LA won big.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 10 -
Silence Is Survival In First Look At Deadly Quiet
When you think of Transylvania, the first monster that comes to mind is probably a vampire like Count Dracula. Or perhaps even a werewolf. But in the upcoming co-op asymmetrical horror game Deadly ...GameSpot - Feb. 11 -
Fantasy Baseball First Base (1B) Rankings for 2025
Our analysts reveal their 2025 first base fantasy draft rankings, with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. being the consensus top choice.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 11 -
Demi Moore, On the Verge of Her First Oscar
As she prepares for her first Oscars as a nominee, the star of “The Substance” talks about the daring role that revitalized her career.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
Hamlin, Toyotas pace Daytona 500 first practice
Denny Hamlin led a trio of Toyota drivers -- the manufacturer claimed five of the top six spots -- in Wednesday's opening practice for the Daytona 500.ESPN - Feb. 12 -
Wrongly jailed Andrew Malkinson gets first payout
Mr Malkinson, who spent 17 years in prison, says his "hands were shaking" after his lawyer told him.BBC News - Feb. 12 -
AP Accuses White House of Violating First Amendment
The Associated Press said the White House had blocked its journalists from attending press events because the news agency had not started using the term Gulf of America.The New York Times - Feb. 12 -
Zelensky: Trump speaking to Putin first was ‘not pleasant’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday it was “not pleasant” for President Trump to first call Russian President Vladimir Putin in his push to start negotiations to end the war. Trump ...The Hill - Feb. 13 -
Yanks' Stroman is no-show for first two workouts
Yankees pitcher Marcus Stroman, the subject of trade rumors and the current odd man out of the starting rotation, hasn't participated in the first two workouts.ESPN - 6d -
He Was the Face of the N.B.A., But He Starred on the Globetrotters First
Wilt Chamberlain became a basketball and societal icon who bridged two entities, all while living out his “childhood dream.”The New York Times - 6d
