LGBT
Kiki: The wild dance movement formed out of radical resistance
Strike a pose... — The Kiki scene is blowing up out of New York. But veterans of the voguing community know it’s no passing trend. This is a subculture backed by some serious history – and it’s got the political bite to prove it.
Written by: Kieran Yates
Outing gay men on Grindr isn't journalism. It's homophobic and dangerous
From Where I Stand — For centuries, gay men have had to find ways of forming relationships and having sex while avoiding violence and persecution. When a heterosexual, male journalist headed to the Olympic village and downloaded Grindr - a gay hook-up app - for a story this week, he put the lives of athletes, and our community's security at risk.
Written by: Huw Lemmey
Story Behind the Still: How it feels to be gay in Russia
Resisting oppression in style — Twenty-seven-year old Ruslan, a ballet dancer at the Academy of Russian Ballet, smokes a cigarette at the Central Station, an LGBT nightclub in St. Petersburg, Russia. He was once married to a woman for five years but, following their divorce, he came out as gay. Mads Nissen reveals how he found his subject and why it became a symbol of self-expression.
Written by: Jack Richardson
London's LGBT Latinx community remembered the victims of Orlando last night
It's been just a matter of weeks since the Orlando shooting, which left 49 LGBT people dead. Last night London queers gathered to remember the victims and raise funds to support those who survived the shooting.
Written by: Theo McInnes
From London to Orlando: Thousands stand defiant in Soho
#SohoVigil — In the wake of the Orlando killings, it's been hard to know how to react - gut-wrenching anguish and a deep sense of mourning have taken over. Last night Londoners held a vigil to remember the victims of the homophobic terror attack, one that has shaken LGBT people globally.
Written by: Michael Segalov
In Pictures: What 'Techies' Really Look Like...
The diverse faces of tech — As part of a groundbreaking portrait series, photographer Helena Price showcases the under-represented faces and stories of the tech world.
Written by: Jason Nicco-Annan
North Carolina has passed the "most anti-LGBT bill" in the U.S.
A bill fuelled by prejudice — After passing discriminatory legislation, the North Carolina Governor, Pat McCrory, finds himself facing an intense backlash from campaigners, businesses and peers alike.
Written by: Jason Nicco-Annan
Pissed off HIV activists storm London's NHS HQ
A matter of life and death — The National Health Service announced last week it wouldn't provide the lifesaving HIV prevention drug, PrEP, to Brits in need. Campaigners are understandably angry, and are promising to escalate direct action until the decision is reversed.
Written by: Michael Segalov
Arabia Felix is using YouTube to transcend the boundaries of Kuwait
Gender stories — Arabia Felix first donned make-up aged ten in his bedroom, playing alone as children often do. Today, aged twenty-three, hundreds of thousands take joy in his artistry, through videos on YouTube and tutorials on drag enjoyed by adoring fans around the globe. An online community may revere him, but at home in Kuwait, this life remains a closely guarded secret. Kuwaiti legislation punishes "imitating the appearance of a member of the opposite sex" with imprisonment or fines. His art, drag alter ego, and sexuality are all outlawed, and yet Arabia remains defiant. His make-up may embody traditional Arabian beauty, but it’s also his armour - and he’s preparing to fight.
Written by: Arabia Felix / Michael Segalov
Gender Stories: Adam Orbach is fighting for LGBTQ acceptance in Israel
"Assault and sexual violence are all too common." — Adam Orbach is just twenty years old, but he’s been defying gender boundaries for as long as he can remember. Born into a religious Jewish family in a West Bank settlement, and raised as a girl, Adam always knew he was a boy, despite the body he was born with. Now he lives in Ashdod, part of a growing trans community in Israel, but his childhood, and his struggle, inform every aspect of the life he leads. In the first part of our series exploring gender issues around the world, Adam shares his story exclusively with Huck.
Written by: Adam Orbach / Michael Segalov