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These LGBTQ Artists Are Pioneers In The Music Industry http://www.idolator.com/7682015/these-lgbtq-artists-are-pioneers-in-the-music-industry?view-all&chrome=1&Exc_D_LessThanPoint002_p1=1 Being the first person to do something can be liberating, but it can also be downright terrifying. Over the years, many musicians in the LGBTQ community have gathered the courage to stand up for who they are and what they believe in. They are pioneers in the industry for showing the world that even though they are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer, they are just as talented and worthy as any heterosexual or cisgender artist. From ’80s icons to pop powerhouses of today, these individuals have not only paved the way for similar musicians to authentically present themselves — they’ve also furthered the gay rights movement through their drive and their passion. After growing up in a Mormon household, see which rockstar’s life was transformed by coming out. Fred...

Fat Gay Men Aren’t Welcomed At Pride https://www.gaypopbuzz.com/gay-fat-pride-lgbt-skipping/ June 24, 2016 I’m proud to be gay. But let’s be honest, gay and fat aren’t celebrated. By: Dale in New York This will mark my first year not going to Pride in a decade. I swore to myself after last year that I would never go again. I’m 5’10, 40 years old and 205 pounds. Does that make me fat? Yes. In fact, I technically qualify as being obese. Last year when I went to our PrideFest in New York City, more than a few gay men relentlessly made fun of me as I tried to make my way through the street fair. “Oh, look at that guy!” I heard one millennial say. And, “Jesus Christ, look at that fat f*ck!” said another, drunk off his ass. Two guys standing in front of a booth literally pointed at me as I walked by, hooting and hollering at my expense. “Oh my God! Is that a bear?” snickered one of them. I’ve been contemplating skipping Pride for several years because I...