Homophobia

The complex relationship between Black gamers and Hogwarts Legacy

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Lunedì, Aprile 17, 2023
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Those supporting the trans community had called for a boycott of the game.

Key Points: 
  • Those supporting the trans community had called for a boycott of the game.
  • It’s already sold more units than the bestselling game of 2022, and it’s seen as a serious contender for the Game Awards’ Game of the Year.
  • But as a social scientist who studies gaming subcultures, I’ve been particularly interested in Hogwarts Legacy’s large following among Black gamers, who, like millions of others, seem more than willing to overlook the calls to boycott the title.

‘That wizard game’

    • Some fans wanted to know whether her beliefs were misconstrued or if she herself actually held anti-trans views.
    • When Warner Bros. Games announced in September 2020 that it would be producing Hogwarts Legacy, those angry about Rowling encouraged gamers to refrain from purchasing the title.
    • Some of them even refuse to reference the game by its name, instead calling “that wizard game.”

‘Black folks done took over Hogwarts’

    • The love of this world – and the nostalgia it evokes – seems to supersede the problematic views of the creator.
    • And yet the game’s popularity among Black gamers might come as a surprise.
    • The game has gained such a foothold in the Black gaming community that one Facebook commenter triumphantly announced that “Black folks done took over Hogwarts and turned it into an HBCU” – a reference to historically Black colleges and universities.

Gaining a foothold in a white male world

    • But if you aren’t a white man, it’s important to adhere to the norms and expectations in order to be accepted into the community.
    • Communication scholar Mia Consalvo has written about how gamers work to acquire what she calls “gamer capital” – expertise, slang and accomplishments that reflect status in gaming subcultures.
    • The requisite benchmarks, the language used and the knowledge that’s valued have traditionally been dictated and determined by white men.
    • So in order to gain clout within gaming networks, gamers tend to downplay their race, gender or sexuality.

Separating the work from the creator

    • And, does this speak to the age-old belief from political science that Black Americans are socially conservative and therefore more likely to overlook homophobia or transphobia?
    • Black popular culture has a complicated relationship with the separation of artists from their work.
    • So many Black gamers are primed to separate Hogwarts Legacy from Rowling, particularly since the game makes huge strides in representation.

Casey review: how the Met police needs to accept that it is institutionally racist and deal with failures

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Lunedì, Aprile 17, 2023
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Louise Casey’s review of the standards of behaviour and internal culture at the Metropolitan police makes for uncomfortable reading.

Key Points: 
  • Louise Casey’s review of the standards of behaviour and internal culture at the Metropolitan police makes for uncomfortable reading.
  • It was commissioned following the kidnap, rape and murder of Sarah Everard by Wayne Couzens, who was a serving Met officer at the time.
  • Crucially, in considering police culture she draws different conclusions on the existence of institutional racism than the position taken in 2021 by Boris Johnson’s government on race.
  • Research shows that people from black and mixed ethnic groups have lower trust and confidence in the Met.

The scale of the task

    • The Met’s response to scandals, the review says, often involves “playing them down, denial, obfuscation, and digging in to defend officers without seeming to understand their wider significance”.
    • Casey also points to what many regard as a “hostile culture” within the force, with evidence of systematic racial bias against black, Asian, and ethnic minority staff.
    • Mark Rowley, the Met commissioner, responded to Casey’s findings acknowledging that the racism, among other ills, is systemic.
    • Individual offenders seeking to justify their actions will sometimes use what sociologists and criminologists call “neutralisation techniques” to minimise their guilt.
    • Like many large institutions, the Met risks remaining in denial about the scale of its racism problem.

National AIDS Memorial Quilt Stops in Memphis to Break the Stigma and Change the Pattern Around AIDS in Black and Brown Communities

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Mercoledì, Marzo 22, 2023
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In light of this research and the recent announcement regarding HIV prevention funding in Memphis,  the National AIDS Memorial , Southern AIDS Coalition (SAC) , and Gilead Sciences are working to ‘change the pattern’ in Memphis by bringing sections of the National AIDS Memorial Quilt to town.

Key Points: 
  • In light of this research and the recent announcement regarding HIV prevention funding in Memphis,  the National AIDS Memorial , Southern AIDS Coalition (SAC) , and Gilead Sciences are working to ‘change the pattern’ in Memphis by bringing sections of the National AIDS Memorial Quilt to town.
  • The Quilt honors Black and Brown lives lost to HIV and AIDS and has traveled to several states throughout the South as part of Change the Pattern , a national campaign to end HIV in Black, Brown, and LGBTQ+ communities across the Southern United States.
  • From March 29-April 1, the AIDS Quilt will be displayed at the Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education.
  • For more information about Quilt locations, event times, and special programming, visit Change the Pattern - Tennessee.

Bigo Live Debuts Game Changer with Milan Christopher, the First Original Livestreaming LGBTQ+ Dating Reality Show on Social Media

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Martedì, Marzo 7, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The month of love wrapped with a flourish as leading global livestreaming platform Bigo Live (BIGO) hosted one of its most successful livestreamed shows – Game Changer with Milan Christopher (Game Changer) – the first original social media livestreamed LGBTQ+ dating reality show. Raking in close to 8,000 hours of watch time and gaining 27,000 fans, this groundbreaking in-person and livestreaming event is testament to the strong demand for more LGBTQ+ representation as well as the rising popularity of the hybrid show format.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The month of love wrapped with a flourish as leading global livestreaming platform Bigo Live (BIGO) hosted one of its most successful livestreamed shows – Game Changer with Milan Christopher (Game Changer) – the first original social media livestreamed LGBTQ+ dating reality show.
  • Unlike other dating reality shows, Game Changer focuses on the unique experiences of queer individuals.
  • Milan Christopher was a natural fit for Game Changer being a recurring name in TV and media.
  • To watch and support Game Changer, download the Bigo Live app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play store, and subscribe to BIGO's YouTube Channel .

Unifor Media Council releases discussion paper spotlighting harassment against media workers

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Giovedì, Febbraio 16, 2023
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TORONTO, Feb. 16, 2023 /CNW/ - Unifor Media Council is launching a new media discussion paper— Breaking the News: Media Workers Under Attack —which focuses on confronting the increasing harassment of media workers.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Feb. 16, 2023 /CNW/ - Unifor Media Council is launching a new media discussion paper— Breaking the News: Media Workers Under Attack —which focuses on confronting the increasing harassment of media workers.
  • "We hear stories from our media members all the time about the hate, racism, homophobia and misogyny they face on a daily basis, online and in-the-field," said Unifor Media Council Chair Julie Kotsis.
  • The discussion paper helps define harassment and how media workers face particular forms of harassment, finding women, workers of colour, Indigenous workers, Two-spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual+ (2SLGBTQIA+) workers and from other equity-deserving groups disproportionately affected by harassment.
  • At Unifor's Ontario Regional Council in December, the union debuted a video featuring media members speaking out against harassment on the job.

AIDS Memorial Quilt Heads to New Orleans and Baton Rouge to Change the Pattern and End HIV in Black and Brown Communities

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Venerdì, Febbraio 3, 2023
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Feb. 7 -11, the National AIDS Memorial, Southern AIDS Coalition (SAC), and Gilead Sciences will showcase two major displays of the AIDS Quilt at two HBCU campuses -- Dillard University in New Orleans and Southern University & A&M College in Baton Rouge. 

Key Points: 
  • Feb. 7 -11, the National AIDS Memorial , Southern AIDS Coalition (SAC) , and Gilead Sciences will showcase two major displays of the AIDS Quilt at two HBCU campuses -- Dillard University in New Orleans and Southern University & A&M College in Baton Rouge.
  • The five-day AIDS Quilt displays, taking place during Black History Month, are free to the public and include quilting workshops, educational forums, and student events.
  • “We are so honored to partner with these two distinguished HBCUs to bring the AIDS Memorial Quilt to Louisiana during Black History Month.
  • The disproportionate burden of HIV in the South is among Black women, Black and Latinx gay and bisexual men, and Black and Latinx transgender women.

Author Fred Litwin's New Book Claims to Debunk Oliver Stone's JFK Conspiracy Theories

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Lunedì, Gennaio 30, 2023
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OTTAWA, Ontario, Jan. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In his timely and powerful new book, Oliver Stone's Film-Flam: The Demagogue of Dealey Plaza, author Fred Litwin debunks the major allegations in JFK: Destiny Betrayed -- Oliver Stone's 2021 documentary series on the JFK assassination.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, Ontario, Jan. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In his timely and powerful new book, Oliver Stone's Film-Flam: The Demagogue of Dealey Plaza, author Fred Litwin debunks the major allegations in JFK: Destiny Betrayed -- Oliver Stone's 2021 documentary series on the JFK assassination.
  • "This book shows how Oliver Stone gets it wrong and how the evidence just doesn't support his allegations," said Fred Litwin.
  • Litwin's book will interest historians and film critics, fans of President Kennedy, and anyone interested in the debunking of conspiracy theories.
  • Oliver Stone's Film-Flam, ISBN: 978-0-9948630-6-5, 2023, NorthernBlues Books, 496 Pages, Paperback $17.99, eBook $7.99; Available on Amazon, Kindle, iTunes, KOBO and the author's website: http://www.OnTheTrailofDelusion.com

Boston Gay Men's Chorus Showcases Music's Power to Surmount Homophobia in New Documentary

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Giovedì, Gennaio 19, 2023
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BOSTON, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Gay Men's Chorus (BGMC) is proud to announce the release of a new documentary film, "Music Triumphs Homophobia." The film chronicles the impact of BGMC's mission-driven music on audiences and BGMC members alike as they perform for audiences in New England and around the world. Written and directed by filmmakers Michael Willer and Craig Coogan, BGMC's former executive director, "Music Triumphs Homophobia" is available on Amazon Prime Video.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Gay Men's Chorus (BGMC) is proud to announce the release of a new documentary film, "Music Triumphs Homophobia."
  • Written and directed by filmmakers Michael Willer and Craig Coogan, BGMC's former executive director, "Music Triumphs Homophobia" is available on Amazon Prime Video.
  • "As Matthews Motsoeneng of South Africa's Mzansi Gay Choir says in the film, 'Homophobia makes you or breaks you.
  • "Music Triumphs Homophobia" depicts the protests and public criticism from anti-LGBTQ religious groups or political officials that follow the chorus just about wherever they go.

Georgia Network to End Sexual Assault Launches Challenge for Mental Wellness Month

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Giovedì, Gennaio 5, 2023
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The Georgia Network to End Sexual Assault (GNESA) announced today the launch of its #ThinkLikeAGirlChallenge for Mental Wellness Month.

Key Points: 
  • The Georgia Network to End Sexual Assault (GNESA) announced today the launch of its #ThinkLikeAGirlChallenge for Mental Wellness Month.
  • The challenge, meant to encourage girls to engage with the nonprofit’s new Think Like a Girl app, will span the month of January.
  • Sexual assault centers throughout Georgia are community-based advocacy centers that offer free and confidential services to victims/survivors of sexual violence—available 24/7.
  • Georgia Network to End Sexual Assault (GNESA) provides leadership and resources for sexual assault centers, programs and allies to prevent sexual violence while promoting a comprehensive, socially just response for all victim/survivor.

Campaign Launched to Raise Funds for the Creation and Installation of a Statue of Justin Fashanu by Carrow Road in Norwich

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Mercoledì, Dicembre 7, 2022
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The Proud Canaries, Norwich Citys queer supporters group, has today launched a campaign to raise 150,000 to create a statue to commemorate Justin Fashanu.

Key Points: 
  • The Proud Canaries, Norwich Citys queer supporters group, has today launched a campaign to raise 150,000 to create a statue to commemorate Justin Fashanu.
  • The aim is to create a place for people to remember Justin, and also stand as a safe space for queer supporters of the game.
  • Situated on the banks of the River Wensum, Justins statue will greet fans as they approach Norwichs Carrow Road ground.
  • Majority shareholders, Delia Smith and Michael Wynn-Jones, and director Thomas Smith of Norwich City are enthusiastic supporters of the project.