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Tucked on the Coachella Valley's western edge at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains, Palm Springs has long been a desert oasis for travelers seeking sunshine and serenity. Spring offers an ideal time to experience Palm Springs, whether you're looking for an outdoor adventure or poolside relaxation. It's no wonder Hollywood stars like Rock Hudson and Tab Hunter escaped the paparazzi to enjoy Palm Springs' near-perfect weather. (350+ days of sunshine per year!) But sunny days and cool nights only scratch the surface of modern-day Palm Springs. Locally-owned restaurants and retailers, first-rate accommodations, a legendary collection of mid-century modern architecture, and a robust and welcoming LGBTQ community make Palm Springs the ideal destination to celebrate our return to travel. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ?☀️?️‍? ( ?️: Matthew Wexler / @wexlerwrites / ?: @visitpalmsprings / #Sponsored)

Tucked on the Coachella Valley's western edge at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains, Palm Springs has long been a desert oasis for travelers seeking sunshine and serenity. Spring offers an ideal time to experience Palm Springs, whether you're looking for an outdoor adventure or poolside relaxation. It's no wonder Hollywood stars like Rock Hudson and Tab Hunter escaped the paparazzi to enjoy Palm Springs' near-perfect weather. (350+ days of sunshine per year!) But sunny days and cool nights only scratch the surface of modern-day Palm Springs. Locally-owned restaurants and retailers, first-rate accommodations, a legendary collection of mid-century modern architecture, and a robust and welcoming LGBTQ community make Palm Springs the ideal destination to celebrate our return to travel. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ?☀️?️‍? ( ?️: Matthew Wexler / @wexlerwrites / ?: @visitpalmsprings / #Sponsored)

@edgemedianetwork Apr 9

"How come we overcame and nobody told me?" It's a question that will forever resonate in television viewers' minds, not only for actress Marla Gibbs' pitch-perfect delivery as Florence, a domestic to an upwardly mobile Black family in the groundbreaking series "The Jeffersons," but for the pilot episode's memorable writing. Gibbs' line reading articulated stark class differences within the African American community in 1975, eleven years after President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act, which prohibited discrimination in public places, integrated schools and made employment discrimination illegal. It appeared Black people were, indeed, "Movin' on Up." In 2021, the same can be said for Black queer women on the big and small screen. Blockbuster films such as Netflix's "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" and Hulu's "The United States vs. Billie Holiday" have attracted millions of viewers and garnered a SAG Award for Viola Davis and a Golden Globe for this season's breakout star, Andra Day, for their portrayals of Black queer musical icons Gertrude "Ma Rainey" and Billie Holiday, respectively. Are decision-makers in Hollywood finally taking diversity seriously? And are mainstream audiences ready to embrace Black queer characters as part of the human experience on screen? After more than a century, the glass ceiling may finally be shattering for Black queer women in the entertainment industry. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ✊??️‍??️ (?️: Darian Aaron, ?: Gina Yashere / @ginayashere)

"How come we overcame and nobody told me?" It's a question that will forever resonate in television viewers' minds, not only for actress Marla Gibbs' pitch-perfect delivery as Florence, a domestic to an upwardly mobile Black family in the groundbreaking series "The Jeffersons," but for the pilot episode's memorable writing. Gibbs' line reading articulated stark class differences within the African American community in 1975, eleven years after President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act, which prohibited discrimination in public places, integrated schools and made employment discrimination illegal. It appeared Black people were, indeed, "Movin' on Up." In 2021, the same can be said for Black queer women on the big and small screen. Blockbuster films such as Netflix's "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" and Hulu's "The United States vs. Billie Holiday" have attracted millions of viewers and garnered a SAG Award for Viola Davis and a Golden Globe for this season's breakout star, Andra Day, for their portrayals of Black queer musical icons Gertrude "Ma Rainey" and Billie Holiday, respectively. Are decision-makers in Hollywood finally taking diversity seriously? And are mainstream audiences ready to embrace Black queer characters as part of the human experience on screen? After more than a century, the glass ceiling may finally be shattering for Black queer women in the entertainment industry. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ✊??️‍??️ (?️: Darian Aaron, ?: Gina Yashere / @ginayashere)

@edgemedianetwork Apr 8

After coming out earlier this year, YouTube star JoJo Siwa is reflecting on her decision in a new interview with People Magazine. She explained she's "figuring out" how she identifies. "I still don't know what I am," she said. "I want to figure it out. I have this joke. Her [JoJo's girlfriend] name is Kylie. So, I say that I'm Ky-sexual. "I don't know... bisexual, pansexual, queer, lesbian, gay, straight," she added. "I always say gay because it kind of covers it — or queer, because I think the key word is cool." Siwa continued: "I like queer. Technically I would say that I am pansexual, because that's how I have always been my whole life is just like, my human is my human." She also told People that the negative comments did impact her, and she had trouble sleeping for three days. Nevertheless, she's since found peace. "I don't want people to watch my videos or buy my merchandise if they aren't going to support not only me but the LGBTQ community," she explained. Siwa went on to say how happy she currently is. "For the first time, personally, I am like, whoa, happiness," she said. "I am so proud to be me." Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ??? (?: JoJo Siwa / Instagram)

After coming out earlier this year, YouTube star JoJo Siwa is reflecting on her decision in a new interview with People Magazine. She explained she's "figuring out" how she identifies. "I still don't know what I am," she said. "I want to figure it out. I have this joke. Her [JoJo's girlfriend] name is Kylie. So, I say that I'm Ky-sexual. "I don't know... bisexual, pansexual, queer, lesbian, gay, straight," she added. "I always say gay because it kind of covers it — or queer, because I think the key word is cool." Siwa continued: "I like queer. Technically I would say that I am pansexual, because that's how I have always been my whole life is just like, my human is my human." She also told People that the negative comments did impact her, and she had trouble sleeping for three days. Nevertheless, she's since found peace. "I don't want people to watch my videos or buy my merchandise if they aren't going to support not only me but the LGBTQ community," she explained. Siwa went on to say how happy she currently is. "For the first time, personally, I am like, whoa, happiness," she said. "I am so proud to be me." Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ??? (?: JoJo Siwa / Instagram)

@edgemedianetwork Apr 8

Whether the dark circles under your eyes are pandemic-induced or from binge-watching Netflix late into the night, a little moisturizer can go a long way to freshen up the windows to your soul. Tap link in bio to check out our current faves on @EDGEmedianetwork ?? (?️: Matthew Wexler / @wexlerwrites, ?: Getty)

Whether the dark circles under your eyes are pandemic-induced or from binge-watching Netflix late into the night, a little moisturizer can go a long way to freshen up the windows to your soul. Tap link in bio to check out our current faves on @EDGEmedianetwork ?? (?️: Matthew Wexler / @wexlerwrites, ?: Getty)

@edgemedianetwork Apr 7

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Monday vetoed legislation that would have made his state the first to ban gender confirming treatments or surgery for transgender youth, though lawmakers could enact the restriction over his objections. The Republican governor rejected legislation that would have prohibited doctors from providing gender confirming hormone treatment, puberty blockers or surgery to anyone under 18 years old, or from referring them to other providers for the treatment. "If (the bill) becomes law, then we are creating new standards of legislative interference with physicians and parents as they deal with some of the most complex and sensitive matters involving young people," Hutchinson said at a news conference. The Republican Legislature could still enact the measure, since it only takes a simple majority of the House and Senate to override a governor's veto in Arkansas. Hutchinson said he believed an override was likely. Hutchinson's veto follows pleas from pediatricians, social workers and the parents of transgender youth who said the measure would harm a community already at risk for depression and suicide. Hutchinson said he met with doctors and transgender people as he considered whether to sign the measure. He said he would have signed if it had just focused on gender confirming surgery, which currently isn't performed on minors in the state. He noted it wouldn't have exempted youth who are already undergoing treatment. "The bill is over broad, extreme and does not grandfather those young people who are currently under hormone treatment," he said "In other words, the young people who are currently under a doctor's care will be without treatment when this law goes into effect." Sponsors of the measure did not say when they planned to seek an override or whether they had enough votes secured to enact the measure despite Hutchinson's objection. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork (?: Getty)

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Monday vetoed legislation that would have made his state the first to ban gender confirming treatments or surgery for transgender youth, though lawmakers could enact the restriction over his objections. The Republican governor rejected legislation that would have prohibited doctors from providing gender confirming hormone treatment, puberty blockers or surgery to anyone under 18 years old, or from referring them to other providers for the treatment. "If (the bill) becomes law, then we are creating new standards of legislative interference with physicians and parents as they deal with some of the most complex and sensitive matters involving young people," Hutchinson said at a news conference. The Republican Legislature could still enact the measure, since it only takes a simple majority of the House and Senate to override a governor's veto in Arkansas. Hutchinson said he believed an override was likely. Hutchinson's veto follows pleas from pediatricians, social workers and the parents of transgender youth who said the measure would harm a community already at risk for depression and suicide. Hutchinson said he met with doctors and transgender people as he considered whether to sign the measure. He said he would have signed if it had just focused on gender confirming surgery, which currently isn't performed on minors in the state. He noted it wouldn't have exempted youth who are already undergoing treatment. "The bill is over broad, extreme and does not grandfather those young people who are currently under hormone treatment," he said "In other words, the young people who are currently under a doctor's care will be without treatment when this law goes into effect." Sponsors of the measure did not say when they planned to seek an override or whether they had enough votes secured to enact the measure despite Hutchinson's objection. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork (?: Getty)

@edgemedianetwork Apr 6

Kate Winslet revealed in an interview with The Sunday Times this week that she knows "at least" four actors who won't publicly come out because they're worried doing so will negatively impact their careers. The Oscar-winning actor said the actors in question are "well-known" and "fear" Hollywood's response if they came out, believing it would cost them roles, The Independent points out. "I cannot tell you the number of young actors I know — some well known, some starting out — who are terrified their sexuality will be revealed and that it will stand in the way of their being cast in straight roles," Winslet, 45, said. She went on to say one of the "well-known" actors was recently told by an American agent to keep their bisexuality a secret. "The agent said: 'I understand you are bisexual — I wouldn't publicize that.' " Winslet said. "I can think of at least four actors absolutely hiding their sexuality. It's painful. Because they fear being found out." Winslet, who stars in the queer 2020 film "Ammonite," lashed out against the "judgment, discrimination and homophobia" in Hollywood. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ?️‍???️ (?: Kate Winslet in a scene from "Ammonite" / See Saw Films)

Kate Winslet revealed in an interview with The Sunday Times this week that she knows "at least" four actors who won't publicly come out because they're worried doing so will negatively impact their careers. The Oscar-winning actor said the actors in question are "well-known" and "fear" Hollywood's response if they came out, believing it would cost them roles, The Independent points out. "I cannot tell you the number of young actors I know — some well known, some starting out — who are terrified their sexuality will be revealed and that it will stand in the way of their being cast in straight roles," Winslet, 45, said. She went on to say one of the "well-known" actors was recently told by an American agent to keep their bisexuality a secret. "The agent said: 'I understand you are bisexual — I wouldn't publicize that.' " Winslet said. "I can think of at least four actors absolutely hiding their sexuality. It's painful. Because they fear being found out." Winslet, who stars in the queer 2020 film "Ammonite," lashed out against the "judgment, discrimination and homophobia" in Hollywood. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ?️‍???️ (?: Kate Winslet in a scene from "Ammonite" / See Saw Films)

@edgemedianetwork Apr 5

Thanks to the French website TÊTU for locating an Instagram account that brings new life to erotic gay images from the past, specifically archival pics from the 1970s and 1980s. The account is under the name of @truckstop_guy who, TÊTU writes: "With a fairly regular frequency, the owner of this page compiles screenshots from old pornographic VHS as well as photos from retro homoerotic magazines. The general watchword is above all to honor a facet of Western gay history by carrying out colossal archiving work." TÊTU tracked down BJ, who created the page, to talk about his posts and his process. "They belong to a riskier time when identifying clearly and proudly as gay, in a sexual way moreover, was revolutionary, underlines the sixty-year-old. Not that things are perfect today, but these men took a risk and helped young people like me to accept their sexuality but also to be totally satisfied with it." But BJ does more than just post the pics. He researches each one "to be as complete as possible on the models presented, on the studios, on the context ...," TÊTU adds. "At a time when the exchange of nudes has become commonplace, BJ wants to cherish these visuals which represented a true counter-current for the 80s." The photos include a Who's-Who of adult male performers from the time, including JD Slater, Al Parker, Bruno, Paul Gerrior, Mike Morris, Jack Wrangler, Bull Dozier amongst the hundreds of annotated posts from studios such as Colt, Falcon, Target, and Brentwood, plus such magazines as Mandate, Honcho, Playguy and Drummer. Dressed as construction workers, cops, and fireman with big hair, mustaches and plenty of body hair, these pics are definitely from the time before the Internet. But a few of the bearded looks could easily be from our digitized world. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ??? (?: @truckstop_guy / Instagram)

Thanks to the French website TÊTU for locating an Instagram account that brings new life to erotic gay images from the past, specifically archival pics from the 1970s and 1980s. The account is under the name of @truckstop_guy who, TÊTU writes: "With a fairly regular frequency, the owner of this page compiles screenshots from old pornographic VHS as well as photos from retro homoerotic magazines. The general watchword is above all to honor a facet of Western gay history by carrying out colossal archiving work." TÊTU tracked down BJ, who created the page, to talk about his posts and his process. "They belong to a riskier time when identifying clearly and proudly as gay, in a sexual way moreover, was revolutionary, underlines the sixty-year-old. Not that things are perfect today, but these men took a risk and helped young people like me to accept their sexuality but also to be totally satisfied with it." But BJ does more than just post the pics. He researches each one "to be as complete as possible on the models presented, on the studios, on the context ...," TÊTU adds. "At a time when the exchange of nudes has become commonplace, BJ wants to cherish these visuals which represented a true counter-current for the 80s." The photos include a Who's-Who of adult male performers from the time, including JD Slater, Al Parker, Bruno, Paul Gerrior, Mike Morris, Jack Wrangler, Bull Dozier amongst the hundreds of annotated posts from studios such as Colt, Falcon, Target, and Brentwood, plus such magazines as Mandate, Honcho, Playguy and Drummer. Dressed as construction workers, cops, and fireman with big hair, mustaches and plenty of body hair, these pics are definitely from the time before the Internet. But a few of the bearded looks could easily be from our digitized world. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ??? (?: @truckstop_guy / Instagram)

@edgemedianetwork Apr 5

Jada Pinkett Smith and Willow Smith opened up about their attraction to women, People Magazine reports. "On Wednesday's episode of the Facebook Watch show 'Red Table Talk,' the mother-daughter duo discussed being attracted to women in a discussion with actress Niecy Nash." In the mother-daughter talk, Pinkett-Smith recalled how she had told her mother, Adrienne Banfield-Norris, that a relationship with another woman wasn't for her. "I love being amongst women, but I never could connect to women romantically. But that's not to say that it couldn't be that. You just never know." She continued: "I've had my fair share of, like, swooning and feeling like, oh my God, she's so beautiful. She's so talented, this and that," the Girls Trip actress continued. "I've swooned a lot, I will say that. I've had two times [when] I've been infatuated with a woman." She also said that she could "see [Willow] falling in love with a woman one day." Willow responded: "Yeah, I mean, I'm 20. I don't feel like I've been in love with a woman just yet. But I definitely feel like it could happen because I've had very strong feelings for women before." In June 2019, Willow revealed she loves "men and women equally" during a discussion on polyamorous romances, People wrote. Adding, "I would definitely want one man and one woman," she continued. "I feel like I could be polyfidelitous with those two people. I'm not the kind of person that is constantly looking for new sexual experiences. I focus a lot on the emotional connection, and I feel like if I were to find two people of different genders that I really connected with and we had a romantic and sexual connection, I don't feel like I would feel the need to try to go find more." Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ?️‍? (?: Jada Pinkett Smith and Willow Smith in screenshots from "Red Table Talk" )

Jada Pinkett Smith and Willow Smith opened up about their attraction to women, People Magazine reports. "On Wednesday's episode of the Facebook Watch show 'Red Table Talk,' the mother-daughter duo discussed being attracted to women in a discussion with actress Niecy Nash." In the mother-daughter talk, Pinkett-Smith recalled how she had told her mother, Adrienne Banfield-Norris, that a relationship with another woman wasn't for her. "I love being amongst women, but I never could connect to women romantically. But that's not to say that it couldn't be that. You just never know." She continued: "I've had my fair share of, like, swooning and feeling like, oh my God, she's so beautiful. She's so talented, this and that," the Girls Trip actress continued. "I've swooned a lot, I will say that. I've had two times [when] I've been infatuated with a woman." She also said that she could "see [Willow] falling in love with a woman one day." Willow responded: "Yeah, I mean, I'm 20. I don't feel like I've been in love with a woman just yet. But I definitely feel like it could happen because I've had very strong feelings for women before." In June 2019, Willow revealed she loves "men and women equally" during a discussion on polyamorous romances, People wrote. Adding, "I would definitely want one man and one woman," she continued. "I feel like I could be polyfidelitous with those two people. I'm not the kind of person that is constantly looking for new sexual experiences. I focus a lot on the emotional connection, and I feel like if I were to find two people of different genders that I really connected with and we had a romantic and sexual connection, I don't feel like I would feel the need to try to go find more." Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ?️‍? (?: Jada Pinkett Smith and Willow Smith in screenshots from "Red Table Talk" )

@edgemedianetwork Apr 4

Grab your crayons and get ready to color in some senior clit-izens! Our friends at @wood_rocket are proud to announce the release of their latest adult coloring book and porn parody: "The Golden Gilfs Porn Parody Coloring Book." When Rose accidentally throws a gangbang, her horny elderly friends, Dorothy, Blanche, and Sophia are there to lend a helping hand. But will their cheesecakes be moist enough to handle so much forking? In stores this week, "The Golden Gilfs Porn Parody Coloring Book" should have you saying “Thank you for being a friend...with benefits!”. From parodies to novelties, WoodRocket is known for popular productions like Ask A Porn Star, SpongeKnob SquareNuts, Game of Bones, and their high-quality products like enamel pins, adult coloring books, and sex toy collaboration with CalExotics, “Naughty Bits”. Tap link in bio to place your order! ✈️???️?? #NotSponsoredWeJustThinkItsHilarious⁠ ⁠

Grab your crayons and get ready to color in some senior clit-izens! Our friends at @wood_rocket are proud to announce the release of their latest adult coloring book and porn parody: "The Golden Gilfs Porn Parody Coloring Book." When Rose accidentally throws a gangbang, her horny elderly friends, Dorothy, Blanche, and Sophia are there to lend a helping hand. But will their cheesecakes be moist enough to handle so much forking? In stores this week, "The Golden Gilfs Porn Parody Coloring Book" should have you saying “Thank you for being a friend...with benefits!”. From parodies to novelties, WoodRocket is known for popular productions like Ask A Porn Star, SpongeKnob SquareNuts, Game of Bones, and their high-quality products like enamel pins, adult coloring books, and sex toy collaboration with CalExotics, “Naughty Bits”. Tap link in bio to place your order! ✈️???️?? #NotSponsoredWeJustThinkItsHilarious⁠ ⁠

@edgemedianetwork Apr 3

The cruise industry is receiving a much-need jolt thanks to the long-lashed talent of drag queen royalty, including Jackie Beat, Lady Bunny, Varla Jean Merman, and Miss Coco Peru. The Legends of Drag Cruise, produced by Michael Levitt, will take over Holland America's five-star luxury liner, the MS Koningsdam for a seven-night Mexican Riviera cruise. "After a year in lockdown during the pandemic, can anyone think of a better way to start the New Year than by cruising the Mexican Riviera with these four Drag Legends that are sure to bring seven nights of non-stop laughter and fun?" said Levitt. Master of Ceremonies Frank DeCaro will keep the ship's entertainment sailing along as the vessel departs from San Diego with ports of call in Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas. After a year of remote performances, the roster of drag queens is raring to set sail. "Do you have any idea how stir crazy I have to be to go on a f@#$ing cruise with these three bitter old bitches? KIDDING! I honestly can't wait for this legendary, historical, iconic, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hit the high seas and share the stage with these fellow titans of drag!" exclaimed Jackie Beat. The award-winning MS Koningsdam is one of Holland America's newest ships and is the most technologically advanced and most luxurious in their fleet. Able to accommodate 2,650 guests, the vessel won USA Today's Best Mid-Sized Ship (2019) and boasts a panoramic World Stage (where the drag queens will perform), featuring a 270-degree LED screen backdrop. "This cast! It's so rare that I get called 'the pretty one.' I don't normally perform in boats... except for the time I borrowed RuPaul's shoes," said Lady Bunny. The Legends of Drag Cruise sails from January 9 - 16, 2022, with interior cabins starting at $1,949. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ?️‍??️?? (?️: Matthew Wexler / @wexlerwrites, ?: Vimeo)

The cruise industry is receiving a much-need jolt thanks to the long-lashed talent of drag queen royalty, including Jackie Beat, Lady Bunny, Varla Jean Merman, and Miss Coco Peru. The Legends of Drag Cruise, produced by Michael Levitt, will take over Holland America's five-star luxury liner, the MS Koningsdam for a seven-night Mexican Riviera cruise. "After a year in lockdown during the pandemic, can anyone think of a better way to start the New Year than by cruising the Mexican Riviera with these four Drag Legends that are sure to bring seven nights of non-stop laughter and fun?" said Levitt. Master of Ceremonies Frank DeCaro will keep the ship's entertainment sailing along as the vessel departs from San Diego with ports of call in Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas. After a year of remote performances, the roster of drag queens is raring to set sail. "Do you have any idea how stir crazy I have to be to go on a f@#$ing cruise with these three bitter old bitches? KIDDING! I honestly can't wait for this legendary, historical, iconic, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hit the high seas and share the stage with these fellow titans of drag!" exclaimed Jackie Beat. The award-winning MS Koningsdam is one of Holland America's newest ships and is the most technologically advanced and most luxurious in their fleet. Able to accommodate 2,650 guests, the vessel won USA Today's Best Mid-Sized Ship (2019) and boasts a panoramic World Stage (where the drag queens will perform), featuring a 270-degree LED screen backdrop. "This cast! It's so rare that I get called 'the pretty one.' I don't normally perform in boats... except for the time I borrowed RuPaul's shoes," said Lady Bunny. The Legends of Drag Cruise sails from January 9 - 16, 2022, with interior cabins starting at $1,949. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ?️‍??️?? (?️: Matthew Wexler / @wexlerwrites, ?: Vimeo)

@edgemedianetwork Apr 2

Social media influencer and reality star Jazz Jennings shared a social media post about the "devastating" impact of banning transgender girls, like herself, from participating in sports. Jennings wrote, "when I was 8 years old, I was banned from playing girls soccer for over two years. The ban made me feel excluded, had no merit and negatively affected me and my family." She continued: "Me and my family were devastated, but after 2+ years trans inclusive policy was created. "People argue that transgender women have competitive advantages. This is not true. My personal experiences and many statistics prove this. "Today in 30+ states, including Florida, they are trying to ban transgender people in sports. These bills are discriminatory, increase exclusion, and have no merit." Jennings' post comes on the heels of South Dakota governor Kristi Noem ordering a ban on transgender girls playing on girls' sports teams. Elsewhere in the U.S., governors in Tennessee and Arkansas, as well as the House in West Virginia, have passed laws banning transgender girls from playing on girls' sports teams. Jennings' tweet also includes a clip from "I Am Jazz" in which her father, fighting back tears, reading an email he wrote to an official at the time his 8-year-old daughter was banned from playing on a travel soccer team when she was younger. Her father emotionally implores the official to reconsider. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ?️‍?❤️ (?️: Kevin Schattenkirk @kschatt13, ?: Jazz Jennings / Instagram / @jazzjennings_)

Social media influencer and reality star Jazz Jennings shared a social media post about the "devastating" impact of banning transgender girls, like herself, from participating in sports. Jennings wrote, "when I was 8 years old, I was banned from playing girls soccer for over two years. The ban made me feel excluded, had no merit and negatively affected me and my family." She continued: "Me and my family were devastated, but after 2+ years trans inclusive policy was created. "People argue that transgender women have competitive advantages. This is not true. My personal experiences and many statistics prove this. "Today in 30+ states, including Florida, they are trying to ban transgender people in sports. These bills are discriminatory, increase exclusion, and have no merit." Jennings' post comes on the heels of South Dakota governor Kristi Noem ordering a ban on transgender girls playing on girls' sports teams. Elsewhere in the U.S., governors in Tennessee and Arkansas, as well as the House in West Virginia, have passed laws banning transgender girls from playing on girls' sports teams. Jennings' tweet also includes a clip from "I Am Jazz" in which her father, fighting back tears, reading an email he wrote to an official at the time his 8-year-old daughter was banned from playing on a travel soccer team when she was younger. Her father emotionally implores the official to reconsider. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ?️‍?❤️ (?️: Kevin Schattenkirk @kschatt13, ?: Jazz Jennings / Instagram / @jazzjennings_)

@edgemedianetwork Mar 31

Is Bucky Barnes bisexual? In a new interview with NME, "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" lead writer Malcom Spellman simply responded to the increasingly popular fan query, "I'm not diving down rabbit holes, but just keep watching." The character of Bucky Barnes — a World War II soldier presumed to have been killed but re-emerges as an assassin in the present day — is played by handsome Romanian actor Sebastian Stan, who played openly gay T.J. Hammond, son of Sigourney Weaver's Elaine Barrish, in the miniseries "Political Animals." Barnes must adjust to life in the 21st century without his best friend Steve Rogers. Stan said to MTV earlier this year, "Steve Rogers and Bucky are both orphans and kind of like brothers. They kind of grow up together and look after each other. It's a very human, relatable thing... I also wanted to look out for how their relationship changes once Steve Rogers becomes Captain America. There's always a competition and they're always one-upping each other. I paid attention to how Bucky is affected by Steve's change and suddenly Steve is this leader." Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ??⭐? (?️: Kevin Schattenkirk @kschatt13, ?: Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes/The Winter Soldier / Disney/Marvel)

Is Bucky Barnes bisexual? In a new interview with NME, "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" lead writer Malcom Spellman simply responded to the increasingly popular fan query, "I'm not diving down rabbit holes, but just keep watching." The character of Bucky Barnes — a World War II soldier presumed to have been killed but re-emerges as an assassin in the present day — is played by handsome Romanian actor Sebastian Stan, who played openly gay T.J. Hammond, son of Sigourney Weaver's Elaine Barrish, in the miniseries "Political Animals." Barnes must adjust to life in the 21st century without his best friend Steve Rogers. Stan said to MTV earlier this year, "Steve Rogers and Bucky are both orphans and kind of like brothers. They kind of grow up together and look after each other. It's a very human, relatable thing... I also wanted to look out for how their relationship changes once Steve Rogers becomes Captain America. There's always a competition and they're always one-upping each other. I paid attention to how Bucky is affected by Steve's change and suddenly Steve is this leader." Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ??⭐? (?️: Kevin Schattenkirk @kschatt13, ?: Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes/The Winter Soldier / Disney/Marvel)

@edgemedianetwork Mar 31

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