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‘Love, Simon’ Star Keiynan Lonsdale Releases Queer Anthem ‘Kiss the Boy’ – WATCH

‘Love, Simon’ Star Keiynan Lonsdale Releases Queer Anthem ‘Kiss the Boy’ – WATCH
kiss the boy

Actor Keiynan Lonsdale has released a new single, “Kiss the Boy”, which Lonsdale told Billboard he wrote after seeing the first trailer for Love, Simon, which he’s co-starring in.

Said Lonsdale: ” I was thinking about the Love, Simon trailer and I was really happy. Eventually, I got the hook, ‘If you wanna kiss the boy/ Then you better kiss the boy right now.’ … I had so much to draw off, with the movie, my own personal life and every relationship I’d been in and other people’s stories that they’d told me.”

I believe Life is simply the biggest story that ever was, & each of us has the opportunity to write this narrative in our own unique ways. This is my way.. for now ? I love you all forever, cause we’re in this together. #KissTheBoy x

— Keiynan Lonsdale ? (@KeiynanLonsdale) March 28, 2018

Lonsdale came out as bisexual in an Instagram post in 2017.

Said Lonsdale at the time: “Not faking shit anymore, not apologising for falling in love with people no matter their gender. I’ve become bored of being insecure, ashamed, scared… no one should feel like that about themselves, especially when there is so much good life to live. Ya know more & more I see so many young people being their best / truest selves, it’s fucking inspiring… so what have I been waiting for!? Who knows. Everyone in their own time. I hope we can all learn to embrace who we are & not judge people who aren’t exactly the same as us. The truth is we are all family, we’re all one. Just love.”

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‘Love, Simon’ Star Keiynan Lonsdale Releases Queer Anthem ‘Kiss the Boy’ – WATCH

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Six Ways to Make Passover More Inclusive

Six Ways to Make Passover More Inclusive

On Friday night, Jews around the world will sit down to celebrate the start of Passover, a weeklong holiday commemorating the deliverance of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, as recounted in the Bible in the book of Exodus.

Passover is marked in a variety of ways in the Jewish community, including with a seder. A seder, which means “order” in Hebrew, is a ritual feast that proceeds in a specific order and  includes eating certain foods, reading, sharing stories and singing.

Here are a six easy ways to make your seder more inclusive.

Introduce Yourselves Using Pronouns – At the start of the seder, ask guests to introduce themselves with their names and preferred pronouns. You can also add the pronouns to name tags or place cards if you are using them.

Add an Orange to the Seder Plate – At the center of every Passover seder is a seder plate, on which is displayed several symbolic items representing the Exodus. Adding an orange to your seder plate is a tradition that began to recognize the important of LGBTQ inclusion in the Jewish community, and has expanded to symbolize the importance of embracing and including other marginalized groups in our community — including people of color and women.

Add Miriam’s Cup to the Table – Every seder includes Elijah’s Cup, an untouched cup of wine left for the prophet. Consider adding a cup of wine for Miriam to your table as well to symbolize the role women play not only in the past, but the role they continue to play in the present.

Use Inclusive Language – Many haggadot (the plural of haggadah — the book that is used to conduct the seder) use gendered language, including referring to our “forefathers” or to God as a “He”. When you read these passages, use language that is inclusive of everyone being discussed. For example, use “ancestors” instead of “forefathers,” or when we tell the story of four sons who ask four questions, use inclusive terms like “children” or “youth”  instead of “sons” to make sure all genders and identities can ask the questions.

Welcome Everyone – At the beginning of the seder, many haggadot include an Aramaic prayer – Ha Lachma Anya – that includes the line “kol dichfin yetei v’yechol,” or “everyone who is hungry is welcome to come and eat.”  Ask the seder participants who they’d like to ensure is included in the prayer – for example, people living with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness, LGBTQ people, people who have been incarcerated and others.

Be Thankful– Anyone who’s been to a seder loves the song Dayenu! It’s fun and upbeat and also signals that it’s almost time to eat. It’s also a list of things we have to be thankful for. Ask your seder participants what modern freedoms they are thankful for.

Holidays can be a difficult time for those who are not fully out or comfortable sharing their truth with their community. Coming Home to Judaism and To Self is a guide to help LGBTQ Jews who are seeking to reconnect with their faith and build more inclusive communities. The guide reflects a wide spectrum of personal experiences and the variety of Jewish responses to welcoming LGBTQ families and friends in their communities.The guide also offers strategies for the LGBTQ faithful seeking enriching and meaningful lives in the Jewish faith.

To learn more about creating an LGBTQ-inclusive seder, visit Keshet’s website.

Visit HRC’s Faith Positions to learn about the record and positions of all branches of Judaism on LGBTQ equality.

www.hrc.org/blog/six-ways-to-make-passover-more-inclusive?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss-feed

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GLAAD and country star Ty Herndon set to bring 3rd Concert for Love & Acceptance to Nashville this June in partnership with CMT

GLAAD and country star Ty Herndon set to bring 3rd Concert for Love & Acceptance to Nashville this June in partnership with CMT

GLAAD today announced the 2018 Concert for Love and Acceptance set for June 7 at the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville. The show, taking place the night after the “2018 CMT Music Awards,” will feature a coalition of artists and celebrities appearing and performing to accelerate acceptance for the LGBTQ community. Ty Herndon and CMT’s Cody Alan will host, and the event will feature performances by Herndon, as well as Terri Clark, Cassadee Pope, Michael Ray, Calum Scott, Brandon Stansell, and more. CMT will return as the event’s media sponsor and will amplify the event and line-up across its radio and social platforms.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: www.glaad.org/nashville

“Music has the power to uplift, empower, and change hearts and minds across the country,” said Sarah Kate Ellis, GLAAD President and CEO. “GLAAD is honored to present the third Concert for Love and Acceptance to help drive forward acceptance with an amazing lineup of talent and messages of support for the LGBTQ community.”

“We’re proud to once again lock arms with our friends at GLAAD to lend our voice and support to an event that champions love and acceptance through the power of music,” said Frank Tanki, General Manager of CMT and TV Land.

.@MichaelRayMusic, @CassadeePope & more among performers for 2018 Concert for Love & Acceptance. t.co/WXCt7OvUVq @GLAAD pic.twitter.com/wU46m7n1Qr

— Cody Alan (@cmtcody) March 28, 2018

The inaugural Concert for Love and Acceptance was held in 2015 to kick off GLAAD’s Southern Stories Tour and the second iteration was held in 2017. The event has been supported by artists like Reba McEntire, with a lineup of performances has included Chris Carmack, Crystal Gayle, Billy Gilman, Dana Goldberg, Kree Harrison, Mickey Guyton, Levi Hummon, Runaway June, Ryan Kinder, Meghan Lindsey, Street Corner Symphony, Thompson Square, and Trent Harmon. GLAAD’s Southern Stories initiative tells the stories of LGBTQ people and their allies in the South to create a cultural shift towards LGBTQ acceptance and understanding in the region.

GLAAD announces Concert for Love and Acceptance with Ty Herndon, Cassadee Pope, Calum Scott & more t.co/HgK8xevJYX pic.twitter.com/0r5PYnLwaF

— billboard (@billboard) March 28, 2018

“I’m thrilled to partner with GLAAD once again for this show that has broken so much new ground and started so many important conversations over the past three years ,” said Herndon. “Letting our LGBTQ friends, family, and neighbors know they are accepted and loved just as they are isn’t just making the world a better place – it’s literally saving lives – and I’m so proud to be a part of it.”

In recent years, country music has become a more affirming environment for the LGBTQ community with chart toppers like Luke Bryan and “Most People are Good” following in the footsteps of Garth Brooks, Kasey Musgraves, and The Dixie Chicks sharing inclusive messages through their lyrics. Furthermore, CMT host Cody Alan came out publicly in late 2016 in People Magazine with the help of GLAAD and received an outpouring of support and love from the country music community and his fans. Stars like Carrie Underwood, Toby Keith, and Dierks Bentley all voiced their support on social media. Ty Herndon, a Grammy nominated and Dove Award winning artist with album sales of more than 4 million, was the first major male country music star to come out, when he shared his story with the world in 2014.

“As we fight attempts to roll back equality and compromise the ground we have gained for acceptance, it is important for our community to continue to tell our stories and for allies to stand up and be counted,” said Ellis.

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www.glaad.org/blog/glaad-and-country-star-ty-herndon-set-bring-3rd-concert-love-acceptance-nashville-june

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