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Saleem Kidwai – A Voice of Indian Queer History

January 17, 2022February 25, 2023 PoojaI activism, activist, gay icon, historian, human rights., Indian queer history, lgbtq pride, LGBTQ+ acceptance., LGBTQ+ rights, LGBTQ+ visibility, queer icon, Saleem Kidwai, scholarship, social justice

In this blog, we celebrate the life and legacy of Saleem Kidwai, a pioneering figure in Indian queer history. Discover how Kidwai’s activism and scholarship have helped to shape the conversation around LGBTQ+ rights in India, and how his work continues to inspire and inform activists today.

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Howard Ashman – Disney’s first gay Prince

May 17, 2021February 27, 2023 PoojaI aids, children's media, disney, gay, gay icon, howard ashman, lgbtq, lgbtqa, musician, playwright, Queer, queer icon

Learn about Howard Ashman, the man behind the music of Disney’s classic films like Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin, and how he influenced the portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters in children’s media with his work. Discover how he became Disney’s first openly gay creative, and how his legacy lives on today.