Actor, singer, and comedian Zach Barack is the first openly trans actor to join the MCU, playing one of Peter Parker’s school classmates in Spider Man: Far From Home.
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Queerspace News: Megan Rapinoe Kicks Ass
US Women’s National Soccer Team star Megan Rapinoe, who’s made a name for herself as one of the few out and proud, queer, pro athletes in the US, also made it clear this week just how she feels about the President.
Queerspace News: Janet Mock Signs Deal With Netflix
Congrats to Janet Mock for signing a major deal with Netflix and breaking another barrier for Black, trans women
Queerspace News: New Pair of Black/POC Centered Fantasy Media Projects
While Black Panther may have been the tentpole fantasy film centering Black actors, especially women, Fast Color and Jinn are two new media projects riding that wave, centering powerful Black and POC characters.
Queerspace News: A Special Series About Queer Disability
A new Netflix series from author Ryan O’Connell offers a fresh, frank, and funny take on being queer and living with a disability.
Queerspace News: Lori Lightfoot Elected Mayor of Chicago
Mayoral candidate Lori Lightfoot will become the first black woman and queer person to hold the office in Chicago’s history.
Queerspace News: New Web Series Damaged Goods Centers QPOC Cast
Black, gay filmmaker Vincent Martell and VAM recently debuted Damaged Goods, a new web series about four queer characters of color.
Queerspace News: Broadly Creates Trans/Enby Stock Photo Collection
Broadly, the Vice publication aimed at the queer and trans community, recently announced the Gender Spectrum Collection, a free stock photo library more than 180 images of 15 trans and non-binary models for media use.
Queerspace News: Grindr Up For Sale
The popular gay dating app Grindr is now for sale after US government intervention. The US Committee on Foreign Investment told Grindr parent company Kunlun that it is a national security risk.
Queerspace News: Jussie Smollett Cleared of All Charges
Empire star Jussie Smollett has been cleared of all charges related to accusations by Chicago PD of faking a hate crime against himself
Queerspace News: Chella Man Cast as Jericho in Titans
Deaf, transmasculine actor Chella Man has been tapped to take on the role of Jericho in Season 2 of DC Universe’s Titans.
Queerspace News: International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
Dec 17 is the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers, marked since its founding in 2003 by Dr. Annie Sprinkle and the Sex Workers Outreach Project. Contact your local SWOP chapter for more information on how to get involved.