πΆ Let's take a look at some of this year's queer nominations. π§΅
π΅ @brandicarlile is one of the most nominated artists this year β coming in just behind @Beyonce and @kendricklamar, and being tied with @Adele on seven nominations.
πΏ For the second time, she might snap up the coveted 'Album of the Year'.
π @RandyRainbow has been nominated for his first-ever Grammy.
π§ The comedian and songwriter is up for the 'Best Comedy Album' award for 'A Little Brains, a Little Talent'.
π€ Country duo @brothersosborne, one half of whom T.J. Osborne is openly gay, might again pick up the 'Best Country Duo/Group Performance' award, after winning it earlier this year.
π³οΈβπ T.J. became one of the first country musicians to come out while signed to a major label.
π³οΈββ§οΈ Trans house music superstar @HONEYDIJON has been nominated for her work one of the biggest albums of the year.
βοΈ Dijon is in the running for 'Album of the Year' for her contributions as both songwriter and producer on @Beyonce's 'Renaissance'.
ποΈ @kimpetras and @samsmith have been nominated together for their hit single 'Unholy' in the the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance category.
π That makes the first time a trans and non-binary person have been nominated in the category.
πΏ Although not having released much music this year, @ladygaga has picked up two nominations for the upcoming awards.
π₯ Gaga might win 'Best Song Written For Visual Media' for the single 'Hold My Hand', and a soundtrack award for her work on the 'Top Gun: Maverick' album.
π @TheLivingMJ's Tony-winning musical 'A Strange Loop' is up for 'Best Musical Theater Album'.
βοΈ The meta-musical follows a Black and queer writer named Usher who is trying to write a musicalβ¦ about a Black, queer writer.
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πΊπΈ Around 1 in 200 Americans aged 65 and over are trans.
π³οΈββ§οΈ As the first generation of trans people reaches old age, healthcare systems are unprepared.
π For #TransAwarenessWeek, we spoke to trans people about growing old. π§΅
π΄ Social isolation
π΄ Housing discrimination
π΄ Lack of safe medical spaces
π΄ ...and much more.
π΅ The challenges trans elders face are often similar to those faced by trans people of all ages, but exacerbated as they get older, says Kylie Madhav, senior director at @sageusa.
π½οΈ Elizabeth Coffey was a star in the early films of cult film-maker John Waters.
π₯ While breaking ground for trans representation on screen, she faced rejection when seeking medical care.
π Later in life, hormone replacement therapy has caused issues, she told @Openly.
ποΈ From the Iliad to the Odyssey, Lesbos has had a central part in Ancient Greek history.
βοΈ One of its most famous inhabitants was the 6th century B.C. poet Sappho, whose lyrical poems explored her love of women and their beauty β sometimes even venturing into the erotic.
βπΏ Black, British and queer β but often overlooked.
π¬π§ It's #BlackHistoryMonth in the UK and we're looking at those who shaped Black British queer history - and those still changing the world today.
π Here are some of the Black #LGBTQ+ pioneers you should know. π§΅
Ken "Snakehips" Johnson (1914-1941)
π· A jazz bandleader and dancer, Johnson was a leading figure in Black British music in the '30s and '40s.