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Ellen DeGeneres & Celebrity Friends Thank Barack Obama
Ellen DeGeneres compiled and released a video message thanking Barack Obama for “everything he was able to accomplish in the name of equality” during his presidency. In the video, posted to her YouTube channel, Ellen said: “Years ago, it would’ve been hard to believe that we could repeal Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, pass the Hate …
Hundreds gather for Orlando candlelight vigils
Hundreds gathered in Brisbane’s Reddacliff Place for a candlelight vigil to honour the victims of last weekend’s shooting at gay nightclub Pulse in Orlando, Florida. Brisbane Pride organised the event. It featured speeches from Brisbane Pride President Deeje Hancock, PFLAG’s Shelley Argent, Brisbane Pride Committee member Michael O’Brien, Australian Marriage Equality’s Peter Black, and Dr …