https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/tags/pridemonth/Recent content in PrideMonth on Culture CrossroadsHugo -- gohugo.ioen-caWed, 19 Jun 2024 03:22:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/studio9-launches-lgbt-focused-docu-series-this-is-me-on-news9-plus/Wed, 19 Jun 2024 03:22:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/studio9-launches-lgbt-focused-docu-series-this-is-me-on-news9-plus/Studio9 proudly announces the release of This Is Me, a unique English-language non-fiction docu-series on the LGBTQIA+ community that seeks to enlighten and engage viewers on the many aspects of a community that remains shrouded in misconception, and also to tell intensely personal stories of struggles and triumphs of the community’s members. The series will premiere on News9 Plus, India’s first news OTT, to commemorate Pride Month 2024. Through a scientific, cultural, and historical lens, the series provides audiences with an intimate look at the science, legality, and socio-cultural challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community, primarily in India but also across the world.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/palash-dutta-in-the-bollywood-industry-the-lgbtqi-community-has-always-been-present/Wed, 19 Jun 2024 02:16:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/palash-dutta-in-the-bollywood-industry-the-lgbtqi-community-has-always-been-present/June is celebrated as Pride Month in honor of the Stonewall movement in the USA during the 1940s and 1950s, when LGBTQI+ people were persecuted by the police. Actor, writer, and producer Palash Dutta, who has produced the award-winning short film Thanks Mom, says the LGBTQI+ community has always existed in Bollywood, and he has seen significant change over the years as far as they are concerned. “In the Bollywood industry, the LGBTQI+ community has always been present, especially among makeup artists, hairdressers, costume designers, and even directors and actors.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/deadant-celebrates-pride-month-with-campaign-my-first-time-featuring-lgbtqia-comedians/Sat, 15 Jun 2024 04:50:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/deadant-celebrates-pride-month-with-campaign-my-first-time-featuring-lgbtqia-comedians/DeadAnt, a media and entertainment company that’s at the leading edge of Indian comedy, today unveiled a bold and deeply personal campaign to celebrate Pride Month. Titled ‘My First Time’, the campaign features a touching video bringing together renowned LGBTQIA+ comedians who share their personal and inspiring stories, giving insights into their journeys of self-discovery. Through this initiative, DeadAnt aims to resonate with viewers and motivate them to embrace their identities proudly and without hesitation.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/love-without-labels-top-picks-on-zee5-for-pride-month/Sat, 15 Jun 2024 04:45:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/love-without-labels-top-picks-on-zee5-for-pride-month/Looking to expand your watchlist with some captivating content that celebrates love in all its vibrant forms? Look no further! We’ve got a dynamic collection of films and shows that break the mold and delve into the beautiful complexities of LGBTQ+ experiences. Think coming-of-age tales, heartwarming discoveries, and stories that will have you laughing out loud. We’ve got something for every mood, so buckle up and get ready to celebrate diversity, challenge norms, and maybe even shed a happy tear (or two) along the way.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/manjari-mishra-the-journey-towards-lgbtq-acceptance-in-india-is-ongoing/Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:45:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/manjari-mishra-the-journey-towards-lgbtq-acceptance-in-india-is-ongoing/While we have come a long way, we need to be more accepting to the members of the LGBTQ community, says actress Manjari Mishra. The actor, who has acted in the TV show Models, Gujarati film Fuleku and more recently Rocket Gang, adds that within our families too, we need to be more open. “The journey towards LGBTQ+ acceptance in India is ongoing, and while progress has been made, there’s still work to be done, especially within families where acceptance can vary.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/ankit-bathla-talks-about-the-lgbtqia-community-we-have-come-a-long-way/Tue, 04 Jun 2024 01:38:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/ankit-bathla-talks-about-the-lgbtqia-community-we-have-come-a-long-way/Apni Khaki actor Ankit Bathla believes the country has come a long way in terms of accepting the LGBTQIA+ community. He feels anyone’s sexual and gender identity is their personal choice, and no one has the right to comment on it. “I strongly believe that we have come a long way, and also, for me personally, love is love. It has nothing to do with who and how you love. It’s all about the choices that one has in their life.