“If I were a man, and thank heaven and providence that I’m not, would you even think to question my ambition?”
BY NIC CROSARA, IMAGE BY BBC/LOOKOUT POINT/HBO/AIMEE SPINKS
On 10 March, the collective gasp of Gentleman Jack fans could be heard as the official season two trailer was released. After many episodes of will-they-won’t-they, season one ended with our two fave WLW icons smitten after their secret lesbian wedding. With the show set to continue next month, there’s a lot in store for the newly weds. The teaser shows some steamy scenes and, as always, many characters undermining Anne Lister. I’m a big fan of Anne’s witty come backs throughout the show and this one from the excerpt may be my new favourite:
“If I were a man, and thank heaven and providence that I’m not, would you even think to question my ambition?”
The Inaugural Burberry British Diversity Awards
Last Thursday saw the return of the BDA. LGBTQI activist Peter Tatchell, Little Mix’s Leigh-Anne Pinnock and LGBTQI anti-abuse charity, Galop were all awarded for their work. Find out more about the event highlights here.
The @Burberry @BritDiversity took London by storm last night! Congratulations to @GalopUK, @PeterTatchell and all the deserving winners, highly commended and shortlistees ⭐ #BDA22 https://t.co/tQWHAzhK55https://t.co/ShQEYXYptU
— DIVA Magazine (@DIVAmagazine) March 11, 2022
More Taylor Hickson for Motherland: Fort Salem fans!
Hungry for more from our March cover star? In this special episode of DIVA Dialogues, Taylor Hickson opened up about the incredible support from the fandom, the patriarchy and building onscreen chemistry with her co-star Amalia Holm.
Pride In London wrote an unreserved apology in an open letter to DIVA magazine
This year, Pride In London turns 50. Last week the organisation moved towards restarting important conversations by writing an apology to DIVA publisher Linda Riley regarding lesbophobic behaviour. Both Linda Riley and the trailblazing Sinitta responded to the open letter.
Rosie Jones and Suzi Ruffell are taking part in the Comedy Benefits For Ukraine Conflict
All profits from these two nights will go towards the British Red Cross DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. More names are being added imminently, so keep your eyes peeled. Find out more about the event and how to get your tickets here.
Growing concern over Brittney Griner’s detainment in Russia
Whilst WNBA star, Brittney Griner, was arrested in February after customs officials allegedly found hashish oil in her luggage in an airport near Moscow, news of her detainment didn’t break until last weekend. Here’s what we know so far. Our thoughts and prayers are with Brittney and her loved ones as we hope for her safe return.
The rise of anti-trans legislation
Idaho has become one of at least 11 states that have moved forward last week. Idaho House approved legislation that makes it a felony for a doctor to provide gender affirming healthcare for transgender children. Find out more here.
My trans agenda is not to turn cis children into trans, but it’s to turn trans children into adults.
— NiiLee Cyrus (@JeSuisNiiLee) March 11, 2022
The Don’t Say Gay bill
Lawmakers in Florida have advanced a bill that would bar teachers from discussing sexual orientation or gender identity in the classroom. What can we learn from the devastation of Section 28 in the UK when thinking about LGBTQI lives in the US? Find out more here.
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