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The Irish Sun
5 hours ago
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
‘The journey is not complete' – President Michael D Higgins wishers revellers happy Pride 2025 & marks key milestone
MICHAEL D Higgins has wished revellers a happy Pride 2025 — his last LGBT+ event as president. The Dublin Pride Parade and March 2025 will assemble on O'Connell Street today — celebrating a decade since the 2 President Michael D. Higgins sent well wishes for all celebrating Pride today Credit: Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images President 'This annual celebration is a vital affirmation of the rights, the dignity and the joy of our " It is a time, too, to remember with gratitude the courage of those who paved the way for progress when marching was not safe, who gave voice to truths that were long silenced, and who set the foundations for the inclusive Ireland that we continue to strive towards today. 'In recent years, great strides have been made in advancing the rights and recognition of LGBT+ people in Ireland. READ MORE IN NEWS "In celebrating Pride this year, we are also marking the 10th anniversary of the Marriage Equality referendum. 'A moment that spoke of the kind of Ireland we aspire to be — inclusive, generous and unafraid to affirm the equal worth of all of our citizens." The President said that we must also acknowledge that "the journey is not complete". He continued: "A truly inclusive society is one where all can live authentically and creatively, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, where all can participate fully, and where all voices are not only heard but valued, in all their richness and diversity. most read in the irish sun "Pride remains a vital expression of that vision in challenging us to deepen our commitment to human rights, to solidarity, and to the kind of republic that cherishes all of its people equally. "In a time when hard-won rights are being questioned in many parts of the world, such vigilance and unity are more vital than ever. Mr Higgins reflected on his terms as President of Ireland. He added: 'I have been continually inspired by the creativity, resilience and generosity of spirit shown by Ireland's LGBT+ community. 'In so many aspects of Irish life, your rich and varied contributions have helped to enrich our society immeasurably — widening the circle of belonging for us all. "May I wish all those marking "May this Pride be a time of joy, of solidarity, and of renewed hope as we work to craft a future together that is peaceful, just and inclusive – a future defined by equality and participation of all citizens across the world in all their wonderful diversity." 2 President Higgins said the event is a vital affirmation of the rights of our LGBT+ communities Credit: Alamy
The Independent
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
This year's Pride in London headliner unveiled
Pride in London 2025 has announced its full line-up, featuring headliner Chaka Khan, as well as Eurovision winner JJ, Miriana Conte, and Ru Paul's Drag Race UK star La Voix. The annual event, celebrating 53 years of Pride in the capital, is one of the UK's largest, drawing over 1.7 million attendees and expecting 33,000 participants. The parade is scheduled for Saturday, 6 July, starting at 12pm from Hyde Park Corner and proceeding through central London to Whitehall Place, led by Mayor Sadiq Khan. Performances will take place across six main areas including Trafalgar Square, Leicester Square, Golden Square, Soho Square, Dean Street, and a Family Stage at Victoria Embankment. The event will be hosted by Will Njobvu and Asifa Lahore, with guest hosts including Frankie Grande, and full details and a parade map are available online.
Irish Examiner
a day ago
- Politics
- Irish Examiner
Mammies For Trans Rights are marching to turn fear into joy
Today, across the globe, we see not only trans kids being attacked, but the entire LGBT+ community under attack. History shows us that when the rights of one vulnerable group are undermined, everyone's rights are vulnerable. We remember the Ireland of the 1970s, '80s, and '90s and the homophobia that was directed at gay men and lesbian women. We remember the insidious shaming and punishing of women and anyone who didn't conform to the rigidly-imposed rules. As President Michael D Higgins said last week: 'We will not go back!' Fear is being weaponised Whether your child is trans or not, it is frightening to be a parent right now, in a time of enormous uncertainty, with the fear of minorities being weaponised to distract from the huge issues we face — housing, health, cost of living, climate, genocide, and war. To kick off Dublin Pride week, we teamed up with TENI and TransParenCI for a story sharing event last night - is there anything more powerful than a room full of Mammies ? Love always wins 🏳️⚧️❤️🏳️🌈@DublinPride #translivesmatter #Pride2025 #Pride #Dublin — Mammies for Trans Rights (@Mams4Trans) June 24, 2025 There are powerful forces attempting to drive a culturally conservative regression internationally, and this is a worrying time. We're told that people from different places, people with different accents or skin colours, people different gender identities or sexual expressions, shouldn't be in our countries, our communities, our sports teams, our schools, our bathrooms. We are encouraged to scan the people around us for differences we should find threatening. For your child to be demonised in the media can feel suffocating and utterly removed from the real experience of family life, which is filled with the same parenting dilemmas everyone faces — how to make them eat more vegetables, spend less time on screens, and wear jackets on cold days — but also the unbridled pleasure of watching children blossom into their beautiful, authentic selves. A parent's role We are the adults in charge of today's world, so it's our responsibility to try to shape the conversations that are happening around us — nationally, in our communities, and in our families. Let's talk about how our role as parents is simply to create a safe and supportive space for our kids when they close the door behind them. We know that if they feel loved and secure now, they'll figure out much of what their future looks like for themselves — and we will share the rare privilege of being part of the glorious unfolding adventure of that young person's life. Isn't that what every loving parent wants? What if we say no the fearmongering? What if we decide to love people as they are? What if we refuse to be afraid of each other? What if we share a cup of tea and a slice of cake and have a chat, as mammies do? When the mammies march, it's a call to all the people who don't want to be afraid any more. You don't have to be a trans mammy, a mammy at all, or even have the capacity to give birth to join us. Ours is a call to care, to love. Caring for all young people We are starting conversations about how we can care for all the young people in our communities, and about how all of us are responsible for looking out for young trans, intersex, non-binary, and queer kids. Everyone has the right to bodily autonomy, to make their own medical decisions in private with their doctor, and to access the lifesaving, person-centred medical care they need, in their community. It takes a village to raise a child, but our villages can seem more fragmented now and many of us feel isolated, frightened, and alone. It's not too late though. We can rebuild those communities and invite everyone to join in. A global village built on love is not a 1960s hippy pipedream. It is a vital, joyous aspiration we all need. Trans joy is the simple human joy of being seen, loved, and valued as your true self and that is something every one of us yearns for and every one of us can experience in the village we can build together. This world can be a scary place, but it's far less overwhelming when you have good people by your side to share the journey. What started out as two Limerick mams wanting to support their own kids has become Mammies for Trans Rights, a group of hundreds of allies across the island of Ireland and further afield in Scotland, England, France, Canada, and Australia. Every year we have teams of mammies marching in Pride parades and, last week, the Mammies were invited to Áras an Uachtaráin by President Higgins for a garden party to celebrate activism across the community. There is enormous power in community. Let's do this. Let's share the love. March, write letters, organise in your community, or simply give us a big cheer when you see us passing at Pride — we are all together in this. Karen Sugrue and Bernie Linnane are members of Mammies for Trans Rights, @mams4trans Dublin Pride parade begins at 12.30pm on Saturday on O'Connell St
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Internet Is Completely Unstable After Jimmy Fallon And Jonathan Bailey Almost Kissed In Their "Slutty Little Glasses"
If you haven't been living under a prehistoric rock, you probably noticed that everybody's talking about Jonathan Bailey and his "slutty little glasses." When the trailer for Jurassic World Rebirth first dropped, people (especially me) couldn't stop talking about the seemingly seductive "optical support" of Dr. Henry Loomis. If you've got even a tiny taste of Jonathan on the Jurassic World Rebirth press tour, you'll notice that he's really embraced his spectacled sex appeal. And thanks to Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, we'll never recover from this tour. Before the Jimmy-of-it-all, on Jun. 17, when Entertainment Tonight asked Jonathan what he thinks of the fans' reaction to his "slutty little glasses," he coyly responded, "Slutty little glasses? Are you allowed to say the 'S' word?" Before crediting internet personality Blakely Thorton for coining the term. "I'm thrilled that people having a hormonal explosion linked to optical support. But, I think, yeah, glasses can go a long way. So, let's have the summer of slutty little glasses." Jonathan said what — Hello? 911, I would like to report a crime. Before the internet could pick our jaws off the floor, Jimmy and Jonathan decided to both recreate the "slutty little glasses" reveal from the movie. Related: 26 Pairs Of Celebrities Who Look Sooo Much Alike, It's A Little Uncanny Of course, Jonathan and Jimmy couldn't refrain from being silly and locked eyes once they looked over their shoulders. Jonathan did a flirty lip bite, and their faces grew closer because he clearly doesn't understand how fragile his fandom can be. Then Jonathan and Jimmy leaned in like they were going to kiss. But, of course, they didn't! And that didn't matter. Pretending to kiss is enough to throw the internet into complete chaos, and if you thought Jonathan's "little glasses" were wild, thanks to Jimmy's antics, two pairs of "little glasses" about to kiss might cause a cataclysmic event. Related: 31 Celebrity Slip-Ups On Social Media That Revealed Wayyyy More Than They Ever Intended Here's how the internet justifiably reacted: Watch the full segment on Jonathan on The Tonight Show here: Looking for more LGBTQ+ or Pride content? Then check out all of BuzzFeed's posts celebrating Pride 2025. Also in Celebrity: 21 Celebrity Facts That Are, Like, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Shocking Also in Celebrity: You Have Excellent Facial Recognition If You Can Recognize These 12 Celebrities As Kids Also in Celebrity: Courtney Stodden Did A Face Reveal After Dissolving Her Fillers And She Looks Really Different Now
Buzz Feed
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Jimmy Fallon And Jonathan Bailey Almost Kiss
If you haven't been living under a prehistoric rock, you probably noticed that everybody's talking about Jonathan Bailey and his "slutty little glasses." When the trailer for Jurassic World Rebirth first dropped, people (especially me) couldn't stop talking about the seemingly seductive "optical support" of Dr. Henry Loomis. If you've got even a tiny taste of Jonathan on the Jurassic World Rebirth press tour, you'll notice that he's really embraced his spectacled sex appeal. And thanks to Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, we'll never recover from this tour. Before the Jimmy-of-it-all, on Jun. 17, when Entertainment Tonight asked Jonathan what he thinks of the fans' reaction to his "slutty little glasses," he coyly responded, "Slutty little glasses? Are you allowed to say the 'S' word?" Before crediting internet personality Blakely Thorton for coining the term. "I'm thrilled that people having a hormonal explosion linked to optical support. But, I think, yeah, glasses can go a long way. So, let's have the summer of slutty little glasses." Jonathan said what — Hello? 911, I would like to report a crime. Before the internet could pick our jaws off the floor, Jimmy and Jonathan decided to both recreate the "slutty little glasses" reveal from the movie. Of course, Jonathan and Jimmy couldn't refrain from being silly and locked eyes once they looked over their shoulders. Jonathan did a flirty lip bite, and their faces grew closer because he clearly doesn't understand how fragile his fandom can be. Then Jonathan and Jimmy leaned in like they were going to kiss. But, of course, they didn't! And that didn't matter. Pretending to kiss is enough to throw the internet into complete chaos, and if you thought Jonathan's "little glasses" were wild, thanks to Jimmy's antics, two pairs of "little glasses" about to kiss might cause a cataclysmic event. Here's how the internet justifiably reacted: Watch the full segment on Jonathan on The Tonight Show here: Looking for more LGBTQ+ or Pride content? Then check out all of BuzzFeed's posts celebrating Pride 2025.
