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Now playing Next See The queer clubs that are about reading rather than drinking If your life is more ‘early nights in bed reading’ than ‘early mornings staggering home’, then there’s a wealth of book discussion groups – operating in-person and online – for those wanting to meet like-minded queer folk. 23/06/2022
Now playing Next no comment Thousands return to march in São Paulo's LGBT pride after COVID hiatus Several hundred thousand people march in São Paulo's traditional LGBTQ+ pride march under the slogan 'Vote with pride, for a politics that represents us,' in reference to the presidential elections in October. 20/06/2022
Now playing Next Culture news How to prove a secret life? LGBTQ+ refugees' plight highlighted Is it fair for immigration systems in Europe to ask for proof that people are LGBTQ? 09/06/2022
Now playing Next Culture news LGBTQ+ Ukrainians share their stories for mental health this Pride These LGBTQ+ Ukrainians are speaking out - but why now? 08/06/2022
Now playing Next See Monk, LGBTQ+ activist and celebrity makeup artist: meet Kodo Nishimura Kodo Nishimura is a Buddhist monk, celebrity makeup artist and LGBTQ+ advocate. To mark the start of Pride month, we sat down with him to discuss his journey to self-acceptance. 07/06/2022
